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Evander (ĭvăn`dər), in Greek religion, a minor deity worshiped in Arcadia in connection with Pan. In Roman religion, he was said to have introduced the worship of Faunus Faunus (fôn`əs), in Roman religion, woodland deity, protector of herds and crops. He was identified with the Greek Pan. ..... Click the link for more information. and to have founded the festival of Lupercalia Lupercalia (l ..... Click the link for more information. . In Vergil's Aeneid, Evander shows Aeneas the site on which Rome will be built. Evander Arcadian, founded settlement in Italy. [Gk. Myth.: Kravitz, 100] See : Colonization How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Trista (``The Bachelorette'') Sutter, model Rachel Hunter and heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield already have been eliminated. Evander Holyfield and his long-time attorney, Jim Thomas, sold The Holyfield Way, an inspirational memoir illustrating key points to Evander's success--hard work, faith and perseverance--to John Humenik at Sports Publishing, by Stacey Glick Dystel & Goderich. MBC is backed by millionaire lawyer Willie Gary, Marlon Jackson (of Jackson 5 fame), broadcast veteran Alvin James, and sports figures Cecil Fielder and Evander Holyfield. |
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