Plumed Serpent

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• The Plumed Serpent — is a novel by D. H. Lawrence, first published by Martin Secker in 1926. The original working title of an early draft was Quetzalcoatl , a reference to the cult of the plumed serpent in Mexico.The novel has a contemporary setting during the period …   Wikipedia

• serpent —    Ancient symbol of wisdom and fertility, but in Christianity turned into a symbol of evil, the DEVIL, and SATAN. The serpent is a favorite shape shifted form of the Devil and the DJINN.    The serpent is one of the oldest, most universal, and… …   Encyclopedia of Demons and Demonology

• plumed — adjective 1. having or covered with or abounding in plumes the plumed serpent white plumed egrets • Syn: ↑plumy • Similar to: ↑feathered 2. having an ornamental plume or feathery tuft • Syn: ↑ …   Useful english dictionary

• D. H. Lawrence — This article is about the early 20th century novelist. For the American actor, see David H. Lawrence XVII. D. H. Lawrence Born David Herbert Richards Lawrence 11 September 1885(1885 09 11) Ea …   Wikipedia

• Lawrence, D.H. — ▪ English writer Introduction in full  David Herbert Lawrence  born September 11, 1885, Eastwood, Nottinghamshire, England died March 2, 1930, Vence, France  English author of novels, short stories, poems, plays, essays, travel books, and letters …   Universalium

• Olmec mythology — Mesoamerican cultures.The Olmec civilization developed on present day Mexico s southern Gulf Coast in the centuries before 1200 BCE. The culture lasted until roughly 400 BCE, at which time their center of La Venta lay abandoned. The Olmec culture …   Wikipedia

• Gukumatz — (Alternatively Gucumatz Gugumatz or Kucumatz. Translates as sovereign plumed serpent ) was represented as feathered serpent god of the Popol Vuh who created humanity along with the aid of the god, Huracan. Gukumatz is also considered the K iche… …   Wikipedia

• Topiltzin Ce Acatl Quetzalcoatl — Topiltzin Cē Ācatl Quetzalcōatl ( Our Prince One Reed Feathered Serpent ) is a mythologised figure appearing in 16th century accounts of Aztec and Nahua historical traditions, where he is identified as a ruler in the 10th century of the Toltecs… …   Wikipedia

• San Jose, California — This article is about the city in California. For other meanings of San Jose , see San José. San Jose   City   El Pueblo de San José de Guadalupe …   Wikipedia

• Hopi mythology — The Hopi maintain a complex religious and mythological tradition stretching back over centuries. However, it is difficult to definitively state what all Hopis as a group believe. Like the oral traditions of many other societies, Hopi mythology is …   Wikipedia