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Wisakedjak (Wìsakedjàk in Algonquin, Wīsacaklesss(w) in Cree and Wiisagejaak in Oji-cree) is the Crane Manitou found in northern Algonquian and Dene storytelling, similar to the trickster Nanabozho in Ojibwa aadizookaanan (sacred stories), Inktonme in Assiniboine lore, and Coyote or Raven from many different tribes [citation needed].
The zoo opened to the public on April 22, 1995, and was home to 167 animals of 15 species at the time. 2003 was the opening year of the zoo's safari sky ride, a fifteen-minute ride that gives visitors a high view of much of the zoo and the year the North American area of the zoo opened. 2006 was the opening year for the Jungle Carousel, and Kiddie Rides. 2008 saw the debut of a $250,000 ...
Four Holy Beasts – Four sacred animals in Chinese mythology; Four Living Creatures – Class of heavenly beings; Four Mountains – Four deities, heroes or legendary mountains in Chinese mythology; Four Perils – Four malevolent beings in Chinese mythology
This deck, also known as Colleoni-Baglioni and Francesco Sforza, was produced around 1451. [5] Originally composed of 78 cards, it now contains 74, i.e. 20 trumps, 15 face cards, and 39 pip cards. The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City has 35, the Accademia Carrara has 26 in its catalogue, while the remaining 13 are in the private ...
The thunderbird is said to create thunder by flapping its wings (Algonquian [2]), and lightning by flashing its eyes (Algonquian, Iroquois [3]).Across cultures, thunderbirds are generally depicted as birds of prey, or hybrids of humans and birds. [1]
The gantry crane holds the record for the heaviest weight lifted by a crane. [3] The amount of wire required to operate Taisun is nearly 50,000 meters or just over 31 miles, allowing it to lift a maximum of 80 meters. Taisun seen lifting the 14,000-ton deck box of the COSL Pioneer drilling semi-submersible.
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Bagala - A crane-headed god in Hindu legend, Bagala controls black magic, poisons and disguised forms of death. Krauncha - A crane mentioned in the Ramayana. Nadijangha - The name of a crane, who was liked by Brahma very much. His story was told by Bhishma to Dharmaraja. Garuda (Vishnu's bird mount) with Krishna and Balarama. Gṛdha