geinman's definitions

Arachne

A Greek maiden whose weaving ability was the marvel of the ancient world. When Athena heard about it she challenged Arachne to a contest. When the girl's tapestry was the equal to the goddess', she became angry and tore Arachne's weaving to shreds. The girl became terrified of what Athena might do and hanged herself. Athena became regretful of her actions and turned Arachne into a spider, so that she might weave all that she wished.

Arachne was a weaving wonder.l

by geinman June 22, 2013

Iphigenia

Daughter of Agamemnon who was to be sacrificed at Aulis due to her father's angering of the goddess Artemis. At the second the knife fell, Artemis whisked her away and placed a stag in her place. The goddess took her to the land of the Taurans, where she became a priestess. Many years later, she played a major part in the redemption of her brother, Orestes.

Iphigenia was lured to Aulis by the promise of a marriage to Achilles.

by geinman June 14, 2013

B-47

Boeing six engine jet bomber which entered service in 1951 and lasted until 1966. It was the backbone of SAC's(Strategic Air Command) deterrent force until the early sixties. It is also the direct ancestor of the B-52, KC-135, and the indirect ancestor of every modern jet transport except the Concord. One hell of an airplane. It was called the Stratojet.

The B-47 had only a three man crew.

by geinman August 26, 2013

Orestes

Son of Agamemnon and Clytemnestra. After the murder of his father, he was ordered by Apollo to avenge his father's death. He did so, killing his mother and her lover, Aegisthus. For this act, he was pursued by the Erinyes, the goddesses of retribution. He wandered many years so tormented, accompanied by his sister Electra and friend Pylades. Finally, at Athens, the gods interceded and held court. Athena defended him and Apollo gave testimony. Orestes was exonerated and the Erinyes stopped pursuing him.

Orestes killed his own mother on the orders of Apollo.

by geinman June 23, 2013

Frankenstein

An invention, creation, or idea which quickly spins out of control and becomes a disaster.

That new computer program turned into a real Frankenstein.

by geinman June 13, 2013

Twatacabra

The most dangerous and deadly man -eating woman in the vicinity. She snatches up guys and uses them up like tissue paper. Then she moves on to another. Sexually insatiable, she adds a new victim to her tally every few days. Beware! The twatacabra is bad news!

Ted hasn't been the same since that twatacabra Nancy got through with him.

by geinman June 23, 2013

Peter Cushing

Damned great actor. Starred in the best of the Hammer movies in the fifties and sixties.

Peter Cushing was a great Baron Frankenstein

by geinman October 25, 2012