Encyclopedia - Obsidian Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Comics - Powers
Unlike his sister, Jade, whose powers resemble their father's, Obsidian has various shadow-based powers from his father's exposure to Sha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obsidian Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Comics - History
Obsidian is the biological son of Alan Scott, the Golden Age Green Lantern and the Golden Age villain known as Thorn. As Todd James Rice,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obsidian Use In Mesoamerica: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Use In Mesoamerica - Practical And Ritual Obsidian Use
Almost no site in Mesoamerica is without obsidian, called "Itztli" in the Nahuatl language. It was an item that had both frequent, common...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Conchoidal Fracture: Encyclopedia - Conchoidal Fracture
Conchoidal fracture describes the way that brittle materials break when they do not follow any natural planes of separation. Materials th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cryptocrystal: Encyclopedia - Cryptocrystal
A cryptocrystal is a rock whose texture is so finely crystalline—that is, made up of such minute crystals—that its crystalline nature...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obsidian Use In Mesoamerica: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Use In Mesoamerica - Value
Obsidian was widely distributed throughout Mesoamerica by trade. Its importance to Mesoamerican societies has been compared to the value ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obsidian Transformers: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Transformers - Transformers - Robots In Disguise
A repaint of the original Beast Machines toy of the same name, a character called Obsidian was released as a Decepticon in the RiD toylin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obsidian Transformers: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Transformers - Transformers - Beast Machines
Obsidian is a legendary Cybertronian general who scored countless victories alongside his consort Strika. The two were captured by Megatr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Obsidian Use In Mesoamerica: Encyclopedia Ii - Obsidian Use In Mesoamerica - Production And Techniques
Obsidian is relatively easy to work, aiding its prolific use throughout Mesoamerica. Obsidian is obtained by quarrying a source site. Pie...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sardinia - The Stone Age And Obsidian
Already in the Stone Age Monte Arci played an important role. The old volcano was one of the central places where obsidian was found and ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sardinia - The Era Of The Nuraghi
The prehistorical era of Sardinia is characterised by the typical structures in stone that are called Nuraghe. There are about 7000 of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sardinia - Prehistory
In 1979 human remains were found that were dated to 150,000 BC. The first men to settle in Gallura and Northern Sardinia probably came fr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sardinia - Phoenicians Punics And Romans In Sardinia
From the 8th century BC, Phoenicians founded several cities and strongholds on Sardinia; Tharros, Bithia, Sulcis, Nora and Karalis (Cagli...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yellowstone National Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Yellowstone National Park - Human History
The human history of the park dates back 12,000 years. It was known to the original natives as "Mitzi-a-dazi," the "River of Yellow Rocks...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sardinia - The Middle Ages
After the fall of the Roman Empire, Sardinia was subject to several conquests. In 456, the Vandals occupied the island coming from North ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Sardinia - From The Kingdom Of Sardinia Until The Present Day
Between 1718 and 1861 (the unity of Italy), Sardinia and Piedmont formed the Kingdom of Sardinia. The development of the infrastructure w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vitrification: Encyclopedia Ii - Vitrification - Applications
Vitrification is a proven technique in the disposal and long-term storage of nuclear waste or other hazardous wastes. Waste is mixed with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trade: Encyclopedia Ii - Trade - History Of Trade
Trade originated with the start of communication in prehistoric times. Trading was the main facility of prehistoric people, who bartered ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mercedes Lackey: Encyclopedia Ii - Mercedes Lackey - Related Writers
Mercedes Lackey is a protegee of Marion Zimmer Bradley, and got her start writing short stories in Bradley's story collections. In her us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Neverwinter Nights 2: Encyclopedia Ii - Neverwinter Nights 2 - Production Promotion And Release
The original Neverwinter Nights was developed by BioWare, a Canadian company. Rumors about the possibility of a sequel have circulated fo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Milos: Encyclopedia Ii - Milos - History
The position of Milos, between Greece and Crete, and its possession of obsidian, made it an important centre of early Aegean civilization...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic: Encyclopedia Ii - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic - Sequels
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords was developed by a different studio, Obsidian Entertainment, using an improved ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic: Encyclopedia Ii - Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic - Sequels
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords was developed by a different studio, Obsidian Entertainment, using an "improved...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sardinia - History
Sardinia's history is very ancient. In 1979 human remains were found that were dated to 150,000 BC. In Prehistory Sardinia's inhabitants ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - San Clemente Island: Encyclopedia Ii - San Clemente Island - History
Archeologists have found traces of human occupation on the San Clemente Island dating back 10,000 years, a remarkable figure for an islan...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sardinia: Encyclopedia Ii - Sardinia - History
Sardinia's history is very ancient. In 1979 human remains were found that were dated to 150,000 BCE. In Prehistory Sardinia's inhabitants...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trade: Encyclopedia Ii - Trade - History Of Trade
Trade originated with the start of communication in prehistoric time. Trading was the main facility of prehistoric people, who bartered g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lipari: Encyclopedia Ii - Lipari - Ancient History
Its position has made the harbor of Lipari strategic. In neolithic times Lipari was, with Sardinia, one of the few centers of the commerc...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Infinity Inc.: Encyclopedia Ii - Infinity Inc. - Members
Infinity Inc. - Founding Members. Star-Spangled Kid (later Skyman) Jade, daughter of Green Lantern Brainwave Jr., son of the original ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Milos: Encyclopedia Ii - Milos - Geography
Milos is the southwesternmost island in the Cyclades group, 120 km (75 miles) due east from the coast of Laconia. From east to west it me...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sierra Nevada Us: Encyclopedia Ii - Sierra Nevada Us - History
Sierra Nevada US - History of Exploration. The earliest identified inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada were the Paiute tribe on the east s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eclipso: Encyclopedia Ii - Eclipso - Modern Eclipso
After the end of his own series Eclipso has appeared as the villain in several storylines. He participated in the "Princes of Darkness" s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cardassian Starships: Encyclopedia Ii - Cardassian Starships - Keldon Class
Keldon class warships are each similar to a Galor class starship and have superior firepower. They are long and narrow, with a raised sem...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Sumer: Encyclopedia Ii - Sumer - Economy And Trade
Discoveries of obsidian from far-away locations in Anatolia and lapis lazuli from northeastern Afghanistan, beads from Dilmun (modern Bah...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mace: Encyclopedia Ii - Mace - Prehistory
The mace was first developed around 12,000 BC and quickly became an important weapon. These first wooden maces, studded with flint or obs...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Grand Teton National Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Grand Teton National Park - Human History
Grand Teton National Park - Pre-history. Native American hunting parties from the northern Rocky Mountains camped along the shore of Ja...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glass: Encyclopedia Ii - Glass - History Of Glass
Naturally occurring glass, such as obsidian, has been used since the stone age. The first documented instructions for glass making is in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lava: Encyclopedia Ii - Lava - Composition Of Volcanic Rocks
The sub-family of rocks which form from volcanic lava are called Igneous Volcanic rocks (to differentiate them from igneous rocks which f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aegean Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Aegean Civilization - Commerce
Commerce was practised to some extent in very early times, as is proved by the distribution of Melian obsidian over all the Aegean area a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Glass: Encyclopedia Ii - Glass - History Of Glass
Naturally occurring glass, such as obsidian, has been used since the stone age. The first documented instructions for glass making is in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Inquisition Warhammer 40000: Encyclopedia Ii - Inquisition Warhammer 40000 - Quotes
We are at war with forces too terrible to comprehend. We cannot afford mercy for any of its victims too weak to take the correct course. ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lava: Encyclopedia Ii - Lava - Composition Of Volcanic Rocks
The sub-family of rocks which form from volcanic lava are called Igneous Volcanic rocks (to differentiate them from igneous rocks which f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lava: Encyclopedia Ii - Lava - Composition Of Volcanic Rocks
The sub-family of rocks which form from volcanic lava are called igneous volcanic rocks (to differentiate them from igneous rocks which f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Dominion War: Encyclopedia Ii - Dominion War - Founder Infiltration And Political Destabilisation
Late in 2371, it was learned that the Founders had infiltrated nearly every major power in the Alpha Quadrant, and the ensuing paranoia a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Justice League Members: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Justice League Members - Justice Leagues Era
Three teams would use Justice League name in the early 1990s. List of Justice League members - Justice League America. Led by Wonder Wo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Characters: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Star Trek: Deep Space Nine Characters - Mila
Mila, played by Julianna McCarthy, was for over three decades the housekeeper of Enabran Tain, the head of the Obsidian Order. During the...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Snowflake Obsidian: Spiritual Dictionary On Snowflake Obsidian
Snowflake Obsidian: Snowflake obsidian is a striking black, lustrous opaque stone with grayish/white bold markings, much like the beau...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Çatalhöyük: Encyclopedia - Çatalhöyük
Çatalhöyük /ʧɑtɑl højyk/ (also Çatal Höyük and Çatal Hüyük, or any of the three without accent marks -- Çatal is Turkish fo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Metal And Gem Therapy: Alternative Health Dictionary On Metal And Gem Therapy
metal and gem therapy: Ostensibly therapeutic application of gems, gemstones, and metals.   Its apparent principle is that diffe...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Scrying: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Scrying
Scrying A method of divination using a crystal ball, shiny stone, dark mirror,, bowl of water or other reflective object or surface un...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Apache Tear Drop: Spiritual Dictionary On Apache Tear Drop
Apache Tear Drop:   Apache tear drop is a form of black obsidian. It is a calming translucent stone, found in Arizona and other ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Opal: Encyclopedia - Opal
The mineraloid opal is amorphous SiO2·nH2O; hydrated silicon dioxide, the water content sometimes being as high as 20%. Opal ranges from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mount Ararat: Encyclopedia - Mount Ararat
Mount Ararat (Armenian Արարատ; Turkish Ağrı Dağı; Kurdish Çîyayê Agirî; Persian آرارات; Hebrew אררט, Standard H...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chert: Encyclopedia Ii - Chert - Chert And Precambrian Fossils
The cryptocrystalline nature of chert, combined with its above average ability to resist weathering, recrystallisation and metamorphism h...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Opal: Encyclopedia Ii - Opal - Common Opal
Besides the gemstone varieties that show a play of color, there are other kinds of common opal such as the milk opal, milky bluish to gre...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aegean Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Aegean Civilization - History Of Aegean Civilization
In the absence of written records, only a summary history can be derived from monuments and archaeological remains. But the decipherment ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Aphoom-zhah
Aphoom-Zhah (The Cold Flame) debuted in Lin Carter's short story "The Acolyte of the Flame" (1985)[1]—although the being was first ment...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Chaco Canyon Sites
The Chacoans built an amazing urban ceremonial center along a nine mile (14 km) stretch of canyon floor, with the walls of some structure...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Architecture
As unique and spectacular as any Greek or Roman architecture, Maya architecture spans many thousands of years; yet, often the most dramat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Çatalhöyük: Encyclopedia Ii - Çatalhöyük - Cultural Findings
The settlement was described by Mellaart as the earliest city in the world. However, it is more properly described as an overgrown villag...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lava: Encyclopedia Ii - Lava - Lava Compositions
All volcanic rock (and thus, all lavas and magmas) may be characterized by its relative proportions of three important elements: silica, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Dee: Encyclopedia Ii - John Dee - Biography
John Dee - Early life. Dee was born in Tower Ward, London to a Welsh family, whose surname derived from the Welsh du ("black"). His fat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contra Costa County, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Contra Costa County, California - History
Contra Costa County, California - Pre-human. In prehistoric times, particularly the Miocene epoch, portions of the landforms now in the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contra Costa County, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Contra Costa County, California - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 948,816 people, 344,129 households, and 242,266 families residing in the county. The population dens...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Contra Costa County, California: Encyclopedia Ii - Contra Costa County, California - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,078 km² (802 mi²). 1,865 km² (720 mi²) of it is land and 213 km...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Quachil Uttaus
Quachil Uttaus is dubiously classified as a Great Old One and has the appearance of a squat, mummified corpse. The being first appeared i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Rlim Shaikorth
Rlim Shaikorth was created by Clark Ashton Smith and is featured in his short story "The Coming of the White Worm" (1941). Rlim Shaikorth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Mnomquah
Mnomquah (the Lord of the Black Lake) is first referenced in Brian Lumley's short story "The Sorceror's Book" (1984). Mnomquah is trapped...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Bokrug
Bokrug (The Great Water Lizard) first appeared in Lovecraft's short story "The Doom That Came to Sarnath" (1920). The being is also part ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Vulthoom
Vulthoom is featured in the Clark Ashton Smith story of the same name, first published in the September 1935 issue of Weird Tales. The be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Dweller In The Gulf
The Dweller in the Gulf appears in a short story of the same name by Clark Ashton Smith, first published in 1932. The Dweller in the Gulf...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Eihort
Eihort (God of the Labyrinth) first appeared "in person" in Ramsey Campbell's short story "Before the Storm" (1980). However, the being w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Zushakon
Zushakon (or Zuchequon or Zul-Che-Quon) is the creation of Henry Kuttner and debuted in his short story "Bells of Horror" (1939). The bei...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Cultural History
Archaeologists identify the first people in the broader San Juan Basin as hunter-gatherers designated as the Archaic. By approximately 90...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Chacoan Great Houses
The architectural complex known as the Great House is a cultural marker of this time in the history of the Pueblo people. Although there ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chaco Culture National Historical Park: Encyclopedia Ii - Chaco Culture National Historical Park - Park History
In 1949, Chaco Canyon National Monument was created on lands in Chaco Canyon deeded from the University of New Mexico. In return for the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trade: Encyclopedia Ii - Trade - Organisation Of Trade
Patterns of organising and administering trade include: State control - trade centrally controlled by government planning. Laws regulat...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Yig
Yig (the father of serpents) is a minor deity and appears as a humanoid lizard. Although Yig is easy to anger, he is easily to placate as...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Basatan
Basatan is first mentioned in the short story "Master of the Crabs" (1948) by Clark Ashton Smith. It is a sea-god, also known as the Mast...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Yibb-tstll
Yibb-Tstll is an obscure god, said to watch at the center of all time as the universe revolves. Because of this insight, only Yog-Sothoth...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Great Old One Compendium: Encyclopedia Ii - Great Old One Compendium - Atlach-nacha
Atlach-Nacha is the creation of Clark Ashton Smith and first appeared in his short story "The Seven Geases" (1934). In the story, Atlach-...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - List Of Maya Sites
Maya civilization - Most important sites. Chichen Itza Coba Copán Kalakmul Palenque Tikal Uxmal Maya civilization - Other important...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Origins
Archaeological evidence shows the Maya had started to build ceremonial architecture by approximately 1000 BCE. There is some disagreement...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Opal: Encyclopedia Ii - Opal - Sources Of Opal
About 95% of the world's opal comes from Australia. In particular, the town of Coober Pedy in South Australia is a major source. Common, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Rediscovery Of The Pre-columbian Maya
The Spanish American Colonies were largely cut off from the outside world, and the ruins of the great ancient cities were little known ex...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Decline Of The Maya
In the 8th and 9th centuries CE Classic Maya culture went into decline, with most of the cities of the central lowlands abandoned. Warfar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Mathematics
The Maya used a base 20 numbering system (see Maya numerals). Also, they (or their Olmec predecessors) independently developed the concep...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Religion
Like the Aztec and Inca who came to power later, the Maya believed in a cyclical nature of time. The rituals and ceremonies were very clo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Agriculture
The ancient Maya had diverse and sophisticated methods of food production. It was formerly believed that slash and burn (swidden) agricul...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Maya Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Maya Civilization - Writing And Literacy
Maya civilization - Writing system. Main article: Maya hieroglyphics The Maya writing system (often called hieroglyphics from a vague...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Opal: Encyclopedia Ii - Opal - Synthetic Opal
As well as occurring naturally, opals of all varieties have been synthesized experimentally and commercially. The resulting material is d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aegean Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Aegean Civilization - Evidence Of Aegean Civilization
For details of monumental evidence the articles on Crete, Mycenae, Tiryns, Troad, Cyprus, etc., must be consulted. The most representativ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aegean Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Aegean Civilization - The Discovery Of Aegean Civiliation
The curtain-wall and towers of the Mycenaean citadel, its gate with heraldic lions, and the great "Treasury of Atreus" had borne silent w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - John Dee: Encyclopedia Ii - John Dee - Achievements
John Dee - Thought. Dee was an intensely pious Christian, but his Christianity was deeply influenced by the Hermetic and Platonic-Pytha...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trade: Encyclopedia Ii - Trade - International Trade
International trade is the exchange of goods and services across national borders. In most countries, it represents a significant part of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Aegean Civilization: Encyclopedia Ii - Aegean Civilization - Distinctive Features
The uniqueness of Aegean civilization has never been in doubt, since its remains came to be studied seriously. For a time the surviving r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Trade: Encyclopedia Ii - Trade - Notes
1. ^  Watson, Peter (2005). Ideas : A History of Thought and Invention from Fire to Freud, HarperCollins. ISBN 0-06-621064-X. I...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lava: Encyclopedia Ii - Lava - Lava Formations
Even the most fluid lavas are much more viscous than water, so they tend not to flow as rapidly. Nevertheless, where the slope of the gro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Çatalhöyük: Encyclopedia Ii - Çatalhöyük - Religion
One striking features of Catalhoyuk are its female figurines. Mellaart, the original excavator, argued that these well-formed, carefully ...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Sitemap I - S
This is a sitemap for Spiritual - S . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word.  ...   » Read the article