Chun-Li (春麗) is a video game character created by Capcom. She is part of the Street Fighter series of fighting games, and is considered to be the first female fighting game character. Introduced in Street Fighter II, Chun-Li was the only female character in the game, and while not as physically powerful as the other characters, she was by far the quickest. Various bootleg versions of the game gave her a projectile attack, something that was later officially incorporated into Street Fighter II Turbo as the K ...

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• Chun-Li - Vital Statistics
• Chun-Li - Story
• Chun-Li - Appearance
• Chun-Li - Clothing
• Chun-Li - Hairstyle
• Chun-Li - Techniques
• Chun-Li - Trivia
• Chun-Li - Related characters

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According to the Sumerian king list, Gilgamesh was the fifth king of Uruk (Early Dynastic II, first dynasty of Uruk), the son of Lugalbanda. Legend has it that his mother was Ninsun, a goddess. According to another document, the so-called History of Tummal, Gilgamesh, and eventually his son Urlugal, rebuilt the sanctuary of the goddess Ninlil, located in Tummal, a block of the Nippur city. In the Epic of Gilg ...

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• Gilgamesh - Gilgamesh in popular culture

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Most samurai were bound by a strict code of honor, the famous Bushido (武士道, bushidō?) and were expected to set an example for those below them. Notably, a disgraced samur ...

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Samurai, Samurai - Myth and reality, Samurai - History, Samurai - Origin of Samurai, Samurai - Kamakura Bakufu and the Rise of Samurai, Samurai - Ashikaga Shogunate and the Feudal Period, Samurai - Oda Toyotomi and Tokugawa, Samurai - Tokugawa Shogunate, Samurai - Samurai decline during the Meiji Restoration, Samurai - Post Meiji Restoration, Samurai - Culture, Samurai - Education, Samurai - Shūdō, Samurai - Lifestyles, Samurai - Samurai Names, Samurai - Marriage, Samurai - Succession, Samurai - Philosophy, Samurai - Weapons, Samurai - Etymology of samurai and related words, Samurai - Samurai in popular culture

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Pre-historic art - Palaeolithic. The earliest figurine yet discovered come from between 500,000 and 300,000 BC, during the Middle Acheulean period. Discovered in Morocco, it is about 6 centimeters long. Evidence suggests that this Moroccan piece may have been created by natural geological processes with a minimum of human tool-work, but the piece bears evidence of having been painted; "a greasy substance" on the stone's surface has been shown to contain iron and manganese and indicates that it was decorated by someone and used as a fig ...

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Pre-historic art, Pre-historic art - Pre-historic art, Pre-historic art - Palaeolithic, Pre-historic art - Mesolithic, Pre-historic art - Neolithic, Pre-historic art - Bronze age, Pre-historic art - Iron age, Pre-historic art - Native arts of Africa, Pre-historic art - Native arts of the Americas, Pre-historic art - Native arts of Oceania

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Mental hospitals are often depicted as frightening places in fiction, where treatments are forced upon inmates by uncaring staff, or inmates themselves are either violently deranged or sinister. Although there have been many cases of abuse of patients in real life, and some conditions do occasionally result in violent behaviour, this stereotype of mental hospitals is fairly misleading. Some recent depictions of mental hospitals in the media include: The A-team member H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock lived in the psychiat ...

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Psychiatric hospital, Psychiatric hospital - Types of psychiatric hospitals, Psychiatric hospital - Crisis stabilization, Psychiatric hospital - Open units, Psychiatric hospital - Medium-term, Psychiatric hospital - Juvenile wards, Psychiatric hospital - Geriatric wards, Psychiatric hospital - Hospitals for prisoners with mental illness, Psychiatric hospital - Halfway houses, Psychiatric hospital - Used as a form of prison, Psychiatric hospital - Anti-psychiatry objections to mental hospitals, Psychiatric hospital - History of psychiatric hospitals, Psychiatric hospital - Mental hospitals in the media, Psychiatric hospital - Synonyms, Psychiatric hospital - Mental institutions

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Cantonese opera (粵劇, pinyin: Yuèjù, yuet kek or 神功戲) is one of the major Chinese opera categories, originating in southern China's Cantonese culture. It is popular in Guangdong, Guangxi, Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore and Malaysia. Like all versions of Chinese opera, it is a traditional Chinese art form, involving music, singing, martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. Cantonese opera - History. There is a debate about the origins of Cantonese opera, but it is universally accepted that Cantone ...

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• Cantonese opera - History
• Cantonese opera - Characteristics
• Cantonese opera - Significance
• Cantonese opera - Types of play
• Cantonese opera - Musical instruments
• Cantonese opera - Music
• Cantonese opera - Performers
• Cantonese opera - Costumes
• Cantonese opera - Makeup
• Cantonese opera - Hairstyle hats and helmets
• Cantonese opera - Frequently used terms
• Cantonese opera - Major artists
• Cantonese opera - Development in Hong Kong
• Cantonese opera - Speech types

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As one of the oldest universities in California, the University of Southern California has a long and storied history resulting in a number of modern traditions, some of which are outlined here: The colors of USC are cardinal and gold, which were approved by USC's third president, Rev. George W. White in 1895. USC's official fight song is Fight On, which was composed in 1922 by USC dental student Milo Sweet (with lyrics by Sweet and Glen Grant). The Trojan Shrine, better known as 'Tommy Trojan', is a bro ...

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University of Southern California, University of Southern California - Overview, University of Southern California - The University Park Campus, University of Southern California - Demographics, University of Southern California - Academics, University of Southern California - Academic Subdivisions, University of Southern California - Athletics, University of Southern California - Men's NCAA National Title, University of Southern California - Women's NCAA National Title, University of Southern California - Club sports, University of Southern California - The Marching Band, University of Southern California - Tradition, University of Southern California - Trophies, University of Southern California - Administration, University of Southern California - Student Government, University of Southern California - Campus Renovations, University of Southern California - Notable alumni faculty and students, University of Southern California - Trivia

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Mephistopheles (also Mephisto, Mephistophilus, Mephist and Mephistophilis as referred to in the original text) is a name given to one of the chief demons of Christian mythology that figure in European literary traditions. The name is frequently used as an alternative form of Satan or the Devil. Because the name Mephistopheles evolved during the Renaissance, Mephistopheles makes no appearance in the Bible. However, according to certain extra-biblical texts relating to Christian mysticism, and a number ...

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• Mephistopheles - Mephistopheles in popular culture

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Most characters' names are in Western order, with the given name before the family name. The names of the Taos and other Chinese characters are in Chinese order, with the family name before the given name. The English anime name is to the right of the Japanese name. The English manga uses the Japanese names. Shaman King - Humans. Yoh Asakura (麻倉 葉 Asakura Yō) - The main character and fiance to Anna Kyōyama. He is easy-going, laid back, and carefree, which causes him to have an open min ...

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Shaman King, Shaman King - Characters, Shaman King - Humans, Shaman King - Spirits, Shaman King - Terminology, Shaman King - Techniques, Shaman King - Episode titles, Shaman King - Anime, Shaman King - Specials, Shaman King - Broadcasting, Shaman King - Printing

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The battle system from the previous game (Conditional Turn-Based) was dropped in favor of a fast-paced variation on the traditional Active Time Battle system. Instead of waiting for enemies to attack, it is now possible to interrupt an enemy while they are preparing their attack, or chain your characters' attacks together for special bonuses. Of course, the same thing can be done to the player's party. Because the party never grows beyond three characters, the ability to switch out characters in battle was invalidated; instead, Garmen ...

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Final Fantasy X-2, Final Fantasy X-2 - Gameplay, Final Fantasy X-2 - Job classes, Final Fantasy X-2 - Storyline, Final Fantasy X-2 - Criticism, Final Fantasy X-2 - Soundtrack, Final Fantasy X-2 - Trivia, Final Fantasy X-2 - Voice cast, Final Fantasy X-2 - English language version, Final Fantasy X-2 - Japanese language version, Final Fantasy X-2 - Packaging artwork, Final Fantasy X-2 - Notes

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In the Battle of Thermopylae of 480 BC an alliance of Greek city-states fought the invading Persian army in a mountain pass. Though vastly outnumbered, the Greeks held back the Persian advance in order to buy time for the evacuation of Athens and the preparation of a greater Greek fighting force. Leonidas, the Spartan King commanding the army, held up the enemy in one of the most famous last stands of history. Its loss gave the Persians control as far as the Isthmus of Corinth, and the opportunity to sack Athens. However ...

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• Battle of Thermopylae - Background
• Battle of Thermopylae - Battle
• Battle of Thermopylae - Aftermath
• Battle of Thermopylae - Inspiration
• Battle of Thermopylae - Bibliography
• Battle of Thermopylae - Notes

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Although Kaiba's best known cards are his three Blue-Eyes White Dragons and the fusion monster formed from the three dragons, the Blue Eyes Ultimate Dragon, other Duel Monsters Cards have been utilized in his deck. Kaiba appears to favor the Beatdown type of strategy, meaning using cards and monsters that completely overpower his opponents. His deck has often been referred to as a "Power Deck". In the earier episodes, most of the cards in his deck are high attack power monsters. As the series goes on, his deck evloves even more ...

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Seto Kaiba, Seto Kaiba - Kaiba's Past Life, Seto Kaiba - Kaiba in the second series anime, Seto Kaiba - Kaiba's past in the second series anime, Seto Kaiba - Notable Dueling Cards, Seto Kaiba - Monster Cards, Seto Kaiba - Magic Cards, Seto Kaiba - Trap Cards, Seto Kaiba - Trivia, Seto Kaiba - Reference

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Charlemagne - Early life. Charlemagne was the eldest child of Pippin the Short (714–24 September 768, reigned from 751) and his wife Bertrada of Laon (720–12 July 783), daughter of Caribert of Laon and Bertrada of Cologne. He was the elder brother of Carloman and Gisela. Some sources indicate that he was the brother of Redburga, wife of King Egbert of Wessex, and Bertha, mother of the famous Roland, but he is only ever recorde ...

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Charlemagne, Charlemagne - Background, Charlemagne - Date and place of birth, Charlemagne - Life, Charlemagne - Early life, Charlemagne - Joint rule, Charlemagne - Conquest of Lombardy, Charlemagne - Saxon campaigns, Charlemagne - Spanish campaign, Charlemagne - Imperator, Charlemagne - Administration, Charlemagne - Death, Charlemagne - Cultural significance, Charlemagne - Charlemagne's personal appearance, Charlemagne - Family, Charlemagne - Marriages and Heirs, Charlemagne - Concubinages and Bastards, Charlemagne - Sources

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The name "Muhammad" written in Arabic calligraphy. Many Muslims believe that Islam prohibits art depicting humans or animals; much Islamic art is decorative calligraphy or arabesque (abstract pattern). A 16th century Persian miniature painting celebrating Muhammad's ascent into the Heavens, a journey known as the Miraj. Muhammad's face is veiled. All Muslims feel a great love and veneration for Muhammad, and express this feeling in many ways. When speaking or writing, Muhammad's name is preceded by the title "Proph ...

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Muhammad, Muhammad - Summary, Muhammad - Sources about Muhammad's life, Muhammad - Muhammad's life according to Sira, Muhammad - Muhammad's genealogy, Muhammad - Childhood, Muhammad - Middle years, Muhammad - The first revelations, Muhammad - Rejection, Muhammad - Isra and Miraj, Muhammad - Hijra, Muhammad - War, Muhammad - Muhammad's rule consolidated, Muhammad - Continued warfare, Muhammad - The conquest of Mecca, Muhammad - Unification of Arabia, Muhammad - Muhammad as a warrior, Muhammad - Muhammad's family life, Muhammad - Companions of Muhammad, Muhammad - The death of Muhammad, Muhammad - Muhammad's descendants, Muhammad - Muhammad's historical significance, Muhammad - Muslim veneration of Muhammad

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The Namboothiris (Malayalam :നമ്പൂതിരി)are the Brahmins of Kerala. They adhere to the Advaita philosophy propounded by Sri Adi Shankaracharya and are Smartha's. Indeed, Sri Adi Shankaracharya himself was born into this community. In Malayalam, Namboothiri is Nambu means sacred or trustworthy,thiri means Light. According to some traditions that ascribe, controversially, a non-Indian origin to Indo-Aryans, the Namboothiri's are thought to have migrated from North India, or countries fur ...

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'Antara Ibn Shaddād al-'Absi عنترة بن شداد العبسي, pre-Islamic Arab hero and poet (fl. 580 CE), was famous both for his poetry and his adventurous life. What many consider his best or chief poem is contained in the Mu'allaqat. The account of his life forms the basis of a long and extravagant romance. Antara was the son of Shaddād, a well respected member of the tribe of 'Abs, and of Zabūba, an African negro slave. The tribe neglected Antara at first as an illegitimate son or slave, due to his color an ...

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It must be understood that one of the greatest achievements of the Romance of the Three Kingdoms is the extreme complexity of its stories and characters. The novel is strung with numerous "mini-stories", many of which could be developed into full-length feature films in their own right (the battle of Chi Bi and the treatment of Guan Yu by Hua Tuo being some). As such, the following effort only serves as a crude summary of the entire story from a bird's eye view without zo ...

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Romance of the Three Kingdoms, Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Overview, Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Story, Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Literary Criticism, Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Buddhist aspects, Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Popular saying, Romance of the Three Kingdoms - Miscellaneous

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Samus Aran is the legendary bounty hunter who is well-known for defeating the Space Pirates and wiping out the dangerous Metroids. Though she was at first rumored to be a male cyborg, Samus revealed her true identity after she defeated the Space Pirates on Zebes. Her reputation grew as her reliability almost always guaranteed success in her hired jobs. Samus Aran - Her Zero mission. The events of this section are ...

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Samus Aran, Samus Aran - Stats, Samus Aran - Equipment, Samus Aran - Challenge of gender roles, Samus Aran - Name pronunciation, Samus Aran - Biography, Samus Aran - Her Zero mission, Samus Aran - Hunting down the Pirates, Samus Aran - Echoes, Samus Aran - Mission: Eradicate the Metroid species, Samus Aran - A return to the past, Samus Aran - The new threat, Samus Aran - Appearances in games, Samus Aran - Samus in the Super Smash Bros. series, Samus Aran - Metroid movie rumors, Samus Aran - Other appearances

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Aeneas (Greek: Αινείας, Aineías) was a Trojan hero, the son of prince Anchises and the goddess Aphrodite (Venus in Roman sources). He was also the cousin of King Priam of Troy. The journey of Aeneas from Troy, which led to the founding of the city that would one day become Rome, is recounted in Virgil's Aeneid. He is considered an important figure in Greek and Roman legend and history. Aeneas is a character in Homer's Iliad and Shakespeare's Troilus and Cressida. In the Iliad, ...

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• Aeneas - Family and legendary descendants
• Aeneas - Classical sources

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Plains Indians - Great Plains Religion. Religion was an important part of a Great Plains Indian’s life, as they believed that all things were connected to religion, as they possessed spirits. Their worship was centered on one main god, Wakan Tanka, or the Great Spirit. The Great Spirit had power over everything that had ever existed, and the Indians thought that by worshipping him, they would get stronger. Earth was also quite important, as she was the mother of all spirits. Spirits were worshipped every day. P ...

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Plains Indians, Plains Indians - Geology & Culture, Plains Indians - Religion, Plains Indians - Great Plains Religion, Plains Indians - Legends, Plains Indians - Hunting, Plains Indians - Hunting in the Plains

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According to Hindu tradition, Rāma is an Avātara, an incarnation of Vishnu or God. The main purpose of his incarnation is to demonstrate the ideal human life on earth. Ultimately, Rāma slays the rākshasa king Ravana and reestablishes the rule of religious and moral law on earth known in Hinduism as dharma. It has been said that Brahma promised Valmiki, so long as the mountains and seas endure, so long ...

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Ramayana, Ramayana - Timeline, Ramayana - Synopsis, Ramayana - Book I: Bal Kand or The Book of Youth, Ramayana - Book II: Ayodhya Kanda or The Book of Ayodhya, Ramayana - Book III: Aranya Kanda or The Book of the Forest, Ramayana - Book IV: Kishkindha Kanda or The Book of Kishkindha the kingdom of monkeys, Ramayana - Book V: Sundara Kanda or The Book of Sundara another name of Hanuman, Ramayana - Book VI: Yuddha Kanda or The Book of War, Ramayana - Book VII: Uttara Kanda or The Book Beyond, Ramayana - Lessons from the Ramayana, Ramayana - Literary works inspired by the Ramayana, Ramayana - Sugriva's cave of Hampie

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The most formal type of hakama are made of stiff, striped silk, usually black and white, or black and grey. These are worn with black montsuki kimono (kimono with one, three, or five family crests on the back, chest, and shoulders), white tabi (divided-toe socks), white under-kimono and woven straw sandals of various types. In colder weather a montsuki haori (long jacket) with a white haori-himo ...

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Hakama, Hakama - Men's hakama, Hakama - Kamishimo kataginu and naga-bakama, Hakama - Karusan-bakama, Hakama - Sashinuki Hakama, Hakama - Women's hakama, Hakama - Hakama as religious clothing, Hakama - Folding hakama

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