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Calchas (kăl`kăs), in Greek legend, seer whose prophecies aided the Greeks in the Trojan War Trojan War, in Greek mythology, war between the Greeks and the people of Troy. The strife began after the Trojan prince Paris abducted Helen, wife of Menelaus of Sparta. When Menelaus demanded her return, the Trojans refused. ..... Click the link for more information. . In medieval romances, he is the father of Cressida. Calchas dies from grief on encountering even wiser soothsayer. [Gk. Myth.: LLEI, I: 325] See : Jealousy Calchas declares that Iphigenia must be sacrificed to appease Artemis and ensure the Greeks’ safe passage to Troy. [Gk. Myth.: Hamilton, 261] See : Prophecy 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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Cross assignments have been made between these blocks and blocks held by OGDCL and Mari Gas in the Sulaiman Fold Belt, Kohlu and Kalchas areas, thereby further increasing the Group's acreage in these high potential regions. In the last quarter, Tullow has signed four new exploration licences in Pakistan - Kohat, Bannu West, Kalchas and Kohlu. Combining marketing and professional services, Michael became Managing Director at Marketing Solutions before setting up his own strategic consultancy - the Kalchas Group which, nine years on, was acquired by CSC. |
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