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Demon pox, also known as astriola, is a rare but debilitating disease that affects Shadowhunters and is caused by sexual contact with demons. Mundanes are immune to the disease, as demon pox is assumed to be caused by the interaction of demon poison with the angelic nature of Shadowhunters. Descolada.
Ashwathama's Gem - Ashwathama had a valuable gem or Mani, set on his forehead, the wearer of which ceases to have any fear from weapons or disease or hunger, and ceases to have any fear of gods, Danavas and Nagas. Chandra-Kānta - 'The moon-stone' . A gem or stone said to be formed from the congealed rays of the moon. It is also called Manī-chaka.
The third luminous-gem theme involves serpents (of Hindu origin), or small animals (Spanish), with gems in their heads, or grateful animals repaying human kindness (Chinese and Roman) (Ball 1938: 501–505). Legends about snakes that carry a marvelous jewel either in their forehead or in their mouth are found almost worldwide.
These efficient and effective exercises provide a solid base for muscle growth. Aim for three to five sets of eight to 12 reps for each muscle group, hitting the 10 to 20 total set range for the ...
Cosgarach Mhor, the Great Triumphant One, sword of Oscar. Crocea Mors[ fr ], formerly the sword of Julius Caesar, captured by Nennius according to the legends presented by Geoffrey of Monmouth. Cruadh-Chosgarach, the Hard Destroying One, sword of Caílte mac Rónáin. Cruaidín Catutchenn, the sword of Cú Chulainn.
Emerald is a gemstone and a variety of the mineral beryl (Be 3 Al 2 (SiO 3) 6) colored green by trace amounts of chromium or sometimes vanadium. [2] Beryl has a hardness of 7.5–8 on the Mohs scale. [2] Most emeralds have many inclusions, [3] so their toughness (resistance to breakage) is classified as generally poor.
Leo happened upon the scene and tried to muscle Wade into submission. He failed, and Wade locked Leo and Greenlee in a faulty elevator. Leo helped Greenlee escape the elevator before its cable snapped; Leo wasn't as lucky, though he did manage to escape before the elevator totally bottomed out.
There are many legends about Chùa Hương and its various temples. Hương Tích cave is an especially sacred place because "the legend says that Bodhisattva went South and stayed at Hương Tích Temple in order to help save human souls." [1] A stone at Phật Tích temple is said to be her preserved footprint. [3]