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The exact origin of this proverb is unknown and several variations exist. The first full version of the phrase appeared in a London newspaper in 1828 where it was referred to as a Portuguese proverb. [13] The earliest known text resembling this phrase occurs in Virgil's Aeneid: "facilis descensus Averno (the descent to hell is easy)". [14]
Averno or Lake Avernus is a lake west of Naples that the Romans mythologized as the entrance to the underworld. The Greek myth of Demeter's daughter Persephone and her marriage to Hades is a recurring topic in the collection, as are the themes of oblivion and death, soul and body, love and isolation.
descensus in cuniculi cavum: The descent into the cave of the rabbit: Down the rabbit hole; backtranslation, not a genuine Latin phrase; see Down the rabbit hole. desiderantes meliorem patriam: they desired a better land: From Hebrews 11:16; the motto of the Order of Canada. Deus caritas est: God Is Love
Vergil in Averno is a fantasy novel by American writer Avram Davidson, the second volume in his Vergil Magus series. It was first published in hardcover by Doubleday in January 1987. The first ebook edition was issued by Prologue Books in August 2012.
In Christian theology, the Harrowing of Hell (Latin: Descensus Christi ad Inferos, "the descent of Christ into Hell" or Hades) [a] is the period of time between the Crucifixion of Jesus and his resurrection. In triumphant descent, Christ brought salvation to the souls held captive there since the beginning of the world. [1]
Poetry analysis is the process of investigating the form of a poem, content, structural semiotics, and history in an informed way, with the aim of heightening one's own and others' understanding and appreciation of the work. [1] The words poem and poetry derive from the Greek poiēma (to make) and poieo (to create).
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery; In for a penny, in for a pound (March comes) in like a lion, (and goes) out like a lamb; In the kingdom of the blind, the one eyed man is king; In the midst of life, we are in death; Into every life a little rain must fall; It ain't over till/until it's over; It ain't over till the fat lady sings
Descensus (Latin, "descent") may refer to: Descensus controversy, Arminianism in the Church of England; Descensus Christi, Harrowing of Hell;