During the Middle Ages, this peninsula forming the southern most part of Greece was known as the Morea, primarily because the Crusaders found the region densely planted with mulberry trees used by the flourishing silk industry.
But it derives its current (as well as antique) name from an ancient hero who was ritually brought back to life after his father fed him to the Gods in a savage banquet.
Identify this geographical entity.
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303. The Biscuit and the Mountain?
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300. Hot Gates?
The place means "hot gates" in Greek. This is derived from the myth that Heracles had jumped into the river in an attempt to wash off the Hydra poison imbibed in the cloak that he could not take off. The river was said to have turned hot and stayed that way ever since. The place is best known for a certain number of people put up a stiff resistance against the Persians.
Which place?
Which place?
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
299. Which sport?
This sport was invented by David N. Mullany of Fairfield, Connecticut on August 14th, 1953 when he designed a ball that curved easily for his 12-year old son. It was named when his son and his friends would refer to a strikeout as 'X'.The sport is designed for indoor or outdoor play in confined areas. The game is played using a perforated, light-weight, rubbery plastic ball and a long, plastic bat.
Which sport?
Which sport?
Monday, August 17, 2009
298. French, German, Eqyptian or Moroccan?
There are multiple theories about the origin of this term. The Oxford English Dictionary mentions three probable theories:
Which term?
- the word is derived from the combination of the French for "yes" and the German for "yes"
- inventor Charles Kennard claimed it to be an Ancient Egyptian word meaning "good luck"
- the word was inspired by the name of a Moroccan city
Which term?
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