impieties — im·pi·e·ty || ɪm paɪətɪ n. ungodliness, lack of reverence for God or religious matters; lack of respect … English contemporary dictionary
Impiety — Im*pi e*ty ([i^]m*p[imac] [ e]*t[y^]), n.; pl. {Impieties} ([i^]m*p[imac] [ e]*t[i^]z). [L. impietas, fr. impius impious; cf. F. impi[ e]t[ e]. See {Impious}, {Piety}.] 1. The quality of being impious; lack of piety; irreverence toward the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Religion in ancient Rome — Ancient Roman religion Marcus Aurelius (head covered) sacrificing at the Temple of Jupiter … Wikipedia
Aloof — A*loof , adv. [Pref. a + loof, fr. D. loef luff, and so meaning, as a nautical word, to the windward. See {Loof}, {Luff}.] 1. At or from a distance, but within view, or at a small distance; apart; away. [1913 Webster] Our palace stood aloof from… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Consectary — Con sec*ta*ry, a. [L. consectarius, fr. consectari to follow after eagerly; con + sectari to follow eagerly, fr. sequi to follow.] Following by consequence; consequent; deducible. [R.] Consectary impieties. Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Preambulatory — Pre*am bu*la*to*ry, a. Preceding; going before; introductory. [R.] [1913 Webster] Simon Magus had preambulatory impieties. Jer. Taylor. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Arianism — is the theological teaching of Arius (c. AD 250 336), who was ruled a heretic by the Christian church at the Council of Nicea.Arius lived and taught in Alexandria, Egypt, in the early 4th century. The most controversial of his teachings dealt… … Wikipedia
Ambrosia — For other uses, see Ambrosia (disambiguation). In ancient Greek mythology, ambrosia (Greek: ἀμβροσία) is sometimes the food or drink of the Greek gods (or demigods), often depicted as conferring ageless immortality upon whoever consumes it.[1] It … Wikipedia
Hellfire Club — For other uses, see Hellfire Club (disambiguation). Portrait of Francis Dashwood, 15th Baron le Despencer by William Hogarth from the late 1750s, parodying Renaissance images of Francis of Assisi. The Bible has been replaced by a copy of the… … Wikipedia
Porphyry (philosopher) — For other uses, see Porphyry (disambiguation). Porphyry of Tyre Porphire Sophiste, in a French 16th c. engraving Full name Porphyry of Tyre Born ca. 234 AD Tyre Died ca … Wikipedia
