According to Greek myth, this geographical entity is named after the daughter of Bebryx, who after being raped and impregnated by Hercules, decided to track down Hercules, was lost in a storm and was finally eaten by wolves.
Hercules not knowing exactly where she was, built a great tomb for her which became this entity. Which one?
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314. Fresh Fruits
Created in 1966 by Ron Karenga, X is a week-long holiday celebrated in the United States honoring African heritage and culture. The name of the festival is derived from the Swahili phrase "matunda ya X", meaning "first fruits". Each of the seven days is dedicated to Nguzo Saba or 'The Seven Principles' described as Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self-Determination), Ujima (Collective Work and Responsibility), Ujamaa (Cooperative Economics), Nia (Purpose), Kuumba (Creativity) and Imani (Faith).
The week day celebration is marked by lighting a kinara (candle holder) and pouring of libations, and culminating in a feast and gift giving. The greeting for each day of is "Habari Gani", Swahili for "What's the News?"
The US stamp (pic), created by artist Daniel Minter, shows seven figures in colorful robes symbolizing the seven principles.
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