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Because every winter his daughter Alcyone, who, together with
her husband Ceyx, had been turned into a king-fisher, spens seven days
brooding on her nest.
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Where did the expression halcyon days originate from?
The expression or phrase halcyon days means calm or peaceful days. Halcyon is a name greek for a bird. It comes form the ancient belief that there will be calm weather for fourteen days during the winter solstice.
What Were God Triton's Powers?
His Powers were to calm the sea or make them roughhe was Posidens son Datrandomrussian
Is Galen A Greek Name?
yes it means healer or tranquil. it's also Irish and means calm
A person who remains calm in the face of pain or misfortune called?
In the context of Ancient Greece (but it is often true in other contexts, as well), a person who remains calm in the face of pain or misfortune eventually came to be known as a "Stoic. " The teachings of the Stoics held that the best human response to adversity is to accept adversity as natural and unavoidable: remaining calm when it strikes is just one way to remain in control (and to achieve happiness) during tough times in life.
Who was the Greek god of calmness?
Galênê, a personification of the calm sea. Eirene was the Hora (Season) of Spring and Peace. Harmonia was a goddess of harmony and concord and union.
What is Fair Seas and Calm Winds?
The expression is usually 'Fair winds and calm seas' and it means a sailing ship can make good progress without battling against the waves.
What is a meaning of calm?
Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity., To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds., To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions., Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed., Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.
Are doldrums characterized by weak winds or strong winds?
weak winds because doldrums are calm winds on the earth.
The sea when still and without waves?
calm
Is the wind inside a tornado calm?
It is believed that there is a calm "eye" at the center of a tornado. But mostly the winds in a tornado are very strong.
When will the amplitude of ocean waves be the smallest?
On a calm day
What are simile for waves of the ocean?
Crashing waves Smashing waves Big waves No waves Light waves Heavy waves Noisy waves :)
What has a calm eye?
When a hurricane forms, the winds and rain around it develops an eye. The eye of a hurricane is what is known as having a calm eye.
Is a calm area on Earth's surface where warm air rises?
trade winds
Which is a calm area on Earths surface where warm air rises?
trade winds
What common name is given to the calm seas and winds of equatorial regions?
The Doldrums
What is a four letter word for the sea without waves?
calm
