Master of the Robes — The Master of the Robes was an office in the British Royal Household. He was responsible for the King s robes at times such as a coronation, the annual Order of the Garter service and the State Opening of Parliament. Since the reign of King… … Wikipedia
Mistress of the robes — Robe Robe, n. [F., fr. LL. rauba a gown, dress, garment; originally, booty, plunder. See {Rob}, v. t., and cf. {Rubbish}.] 1. An outer garment; a dress of a rich, flowing, and elegant style or make; hence, a dress of state, rank, office, or the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
The Gateless Gate — (無門關, Mandarin. Wúménguān, Japanese. 無門関, Mumonkan) is a collection of 48 Chan (Zen) koans compiled in the early 13th century by the Chinese Zen master Wumen Hui k ai (無門慧開)(1183–1260) (Japanese: Mumon Ekai). Wumen s preface indicates that the… … Wikipedia
The Legend of Zelda (TV series) — The Legend of Zelda Title screen, shown at the beginning of each show Genre Fantasy / Action Adventure / Comedy … Wikipedia
The Equinox — (subtitle: The Review of Scientific Illuminism ) is a series of publications in book form that serves as the official organ of the A. .A. ., the mystical order of Aleister Crowley (although material is often of import to its sister organization,… … Wikipedia
The Runelords — is a fantasy series by author David Farland. In the universe of The Runelords, there exists a unique magical system which relies on the existence of distinct bodily attributes, such as brawn, grace, and wit. These attributes can be transferred… … Wikipedia
The Riddle (fairy tale) — The Riddle ( de. Das Rätsel) is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm, tale number 22. It is Aarne Thompson type 851, winning the princess with a riddle. Andrew Lang included it in The Green Fairy Book . It is sometimes known as A… … Wikipedia
The City Nightcap — The City Nightcap, or Crede Quod Habes, et Habes is a Jacobean era stage play, a tragicomedy written by Robert Davenport. [A. H. Bullen, ed., The Works of Robert Davenport , Old English Plays, News Series, London, 1890; reprinted New York,… … Wikipedia
The Son of God Goes Forth to War — is a hymn written in 1812 by Reginald Heber [cite web|title = Cyberhymnal|url = http://www.cyberhymnal.org/htm/s/o/sonofgod.htm|accessdate = 2007 10 30] . It was used in The Man Who Would Be King, starring Sean Connery and Michael Caine, but was… … Wikipedia
The Magdalen Reading — Rogier van der Weyden, The Magdalen Reading, 62.2 cm × 54.4 cm (24.5 in × 21.4 in). Date unknown but possibly 1435–38. Oil on oak panel. National Gallery, London. The Magdalen Reading is one of three surviving fragments of a large mid 15th… … Wikipedia
