Excruciating
The term "excruciating" comes from the Latin word "excruciare," which means "out of the cross." It refers to the intense suffering experienced by Jesus during his crucifixion and by the followers of Spartacus who were also crucified. The word is used to describe severe physical or mental pain.
Hijra generally refers to the migration of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and his followers from Mecca to Medina in 622 CE. In South Asia, hijras are transgender individuals who may not conform to traditional binary gender norms.
Religion is based on a system of beliefs, practices, and values centered around the worship of a higher power or supernatural beings. It often provides explanations for the meaning and purpose of life, moral guidelines, and rituals to help followers connect with the divine. Religion plays a significant role in shaping individuals' worldviews, cultures, and societies.
Doctrinal embarrassment refers to situations where a religious belief or teaching causes discomfort or conflict for an individual or group. It can arise when a doctrine contradicts personal beliefs, societal values, or scientific evidence, leading to feelings of unease or cognitive dissonance among followers. Resolving doctrinal embarrassment may involve reinterpretation, revision, or rejection of the conflicting doctrine.
Traditional religions are belief systems that have been practiced for generations and are based on established rituals, texts, and teachings. These religions often have a strong community or cultural aspect and play a central role in shaping the values and beliefs of the followers. Examples of traditional religions include Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, and Judaism.
Triratna, meaning "Three Jewels," refer to the three core principles in Jainism: Right Faith, Right Knowledge, and Right Conduct. Followers of Jainism strive to achieve these principles in order to attain spiritual purity and liberation from the cycle of birth and death. They guide individuals in leading a virtuous and ethical life according to Jain teachings.
A maenad.
Spartacus, joined the Roman army at 63 BC. Spartacus was poor so he joined the Roman Army hoping he will able to fight for his freedom but, Spartacus was asked to march agaist he own people, meaning he will have to kill people in his hometown, Thrace. But Spartacus does not agree to fight/kill his own people like saying "No I'm no doing this" then he deserted.
The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".The Latin term for princess is "filia regis", literally meaning "daughter of the king".
Literally, the 8th.
It literally means poo.
Islam literally means "submission" as in submission to the will of God. Practically Muslims - the followers of Islam - prays or "submits" five times everyday to God, wherever they are, and faces the city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
It is "buzlu", literally meaning "with ice".
a priori
Theocracy is derived from the combination of the Greek words "theos" meaning god and kratein meaning rule of. So it literally means "rule by gods"
It was a school of Plato's followers (compare it with the peripatetic school).
He was called 'Bappu' (big brother) by his African followers and many Indian followers too. He was also named 'Mahatma' coming from the Hindi words 'Mahaan' meaning Great and 'Aatma' meaning Soul.
A blighty is a self inflicted injury, and many of the soldiers from WW1 gave themselves blightys to get out of the war, and to go home