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Why were scenes from mythology a recurrent theme in the paintings of native painters during the time of the British?
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Is Irish mythology the same as Celtic mythology?
Yes and no. Irish Mythology is a subset of Celtic Mythology. Celtic Mythology also includes Scotish, Welsh, and British Mythologies. But Irish Mythology is also included.
What is the origin of the surname Griffin?
Some basic checking shows that this surname seems to have some British Cornish origin. Also, in mythology, it seems to derive from the Greek (winged lion with bird beak).
Who in British Celtic mythology was Habren?
In british Celtic mythology,Habren was the daughter of Locrinus and his mistres,Estrildis. She and her mother were drowned as an act of vengeance by Gwendolen,the estranged wife of Locrinis,who had met his death in a battle against his wife.Gwendolen,although the cause of Habrens death,felt that the fact that Habren was Locrinus's daughter should not be forgotten and ordered that the river in which she was drowned should from then on bear the name of Habren.In Roman times the river was known as Sabrina and in modern times it is known as the river Severn.
Who was Ferrex in British Celtic mythology?
In British Celtic mythology,Ferrex was a son of Gorboduc and Judon and the brother of Porrex.Porrex and Ferrex had a quarrel over the succession,and Porrex plotted to ambush Ferrex.H,however,found out about this and escaped to Gaul to raise an army.This attempt to save his life was in vain,as Porrex killed him upon his arrival back in Britain.Judon went mad on hearing of the death of Ferrex and hacked Porrex to pieces.Thus,on the death of Gorboduc,there was no-one left to continue the line of descent,a line supposed to have come down from Brutus.
What was Belize called before 1981?
British Honduras British Honduras British Honduras
What has the author Maurice Harold Grant written?
Maurice Harold Grant has written: 'A dictionary of British landscape painters' 'Flower paintings though four centuries' 'A dictionary of British landscape painters from the 16th century to the early 20th century' 'Words by an eyewitness'
When was British Society of Master Glass Painters created?
British Society of Master Glass Painters was created in 1921.
What has the author Christopher Wood written?
Christopher Wood has written: 'Tissot' -- subject(s): Painters, Biography 'Olympian dreamers' -- subject(s): English Painting, Mythology, Classical, in art, Neoclassicism (Art), Painting, English, Painting, Victorian, Victorian Painting 'Victorian panorama' -- subject(s): British Narrative painting, Great Britain in art, Narrative painting, British, Narrative painting, Victorian, Pictorial works, Social life and customs, Victorian Narrative painting '[Paintings]' 'Paradise lost' -- subject(s): Country life in art, Edwardian Painting, English Painting, Painting, Edwardian, Painting, English, Painting, Victorian, Victorian Painting 'Dictionary of Victorian painters' -- subject(s): Biography, Dictionaries, Painters, Victorian Painting
What has the author Colin Kidd written?
Colin Kidd has written: 'British Identities before Nationalism' -- subject- s -: British Mythology, British National characteristics, Celtic Mythology, Celts, Constitutional history, Ethnic groups, Ethnic relations, Ethnicity, Group identity, History, Mythology, British, Mythology, Celtic, National characteristics, British, Nationalism
Is Irish mythology the same as Celtic mythology?
Yes and no. Irish Mythology is a subset of Celtic Mythology. Celtic Mythology also includes Scotish, Welsh, and British Mythologies. But Irish Mythology is also included.
Where are Henri Rousseaus paintings displayed?
In the British Art Gallery!
Who is artist W HUNT?
William Holman Hunt (1827-1910) was one of the British Pre-Raphaelite painters.
Are there any famous animal painters?
George Stubbs (British), Franz Marc (German), JJ Audubon (US).
What has the author Laurie Finke written?
Laurie Finke has written: 'Cinematic illuminations' -- subject- s -: Middle Ages in motion pictures 'King Arthur and the myth of history' -- subject- s -: Arthurian romances, British Mythology, Britons, Celtic Mythology, Folklore, Historiography, History, Kings and rulers, Mythology, British, Mythology, Celtic, Sources
What are some painters that begin with the letter T?
J.M.W. Turner was a famous British 19th century watercolor landscape painter.
What has the author Irene Maguinness written?
Irene Maguinness has written: 'British painting' -- subject(s): History, Painters, Painting
What has the author John Postle Heseltine written?
John Postle Heseltine has written: 'Original drawings by British painters in the collection of J.P.H' -- subject(s): Art, British Drawing, Private collections
