Thyrsus.

Thyrsus (θύρσος) was a wand with ivy vines. It was a symbol of of Dionysus, god of wine and grape harvest.

Also, thyrsus was attributing of the satyrs and maenads.

This staff meant prosperity.

Tales from childhood: Holidays in the city.

Hi, people! This is Timothy. I want to share with you one story. It happened when I was a teenager.

It was fall then. The other children at the orphanage had been taken away by relatives for the holidays, and I was left alone.

Then I realized I could go for a walk because no one would notice my absence. The adults wouldn't care! So, I decided to take advantage of this.

I took the necessary things and left the building. This was Friday. The weather was cloudy.

I rode on buses and trams. Everyone was in hurry. An hour and a half later I arrived in the center of a big city. And suddenly... it started raining heavily!

So, I ran into the subway. If it's raining outside, then I can be here. At the next station I saw my "blind love", she was playing the harp like an angel.

"Hi, how are you?" asked my neighbor.

"I live in an orphanage now." I said.

"Poor young man!" he said and sighed.

But I've already gotten used to this life. I enjoyed the freedom these past few days. I rode the metro. I ate a lot of different snacks. It was delicious!

Then the rain stopped and I went into city. I like the spot next to the fountain. I even put my hand in there. A passerby already gave me a sideways glance.

I remembered! I have to go back to the orphanage soon! I need to do this in advance.

I was late, but no one noticed.

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Me two days ago.

Recipe of fried onion.

Ingredients:

Onion-1

Vegetable oil-2 table spoons

Salt-1 tea spoon

Black pepper-on taste

Italian seasoning-on taste

Chopped the onion rings or squares. Fry it a little in vegetable oil. About two or three minutes.

                                                                   

                                                           

Then add the fried onions to the dish. And add salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning if necessary.

Famous people and their quotes. Part hundred eighteen.

                                                             Franz Schubert.

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“Approval or blame will follow in the world to come.”

“Happy is the man who finds a true friend, and far happier is he who finds that true friend in his wife.”

“Nobody understands another's sorrow, and nobody another's joy.”

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Literature. Part hundred thirty three.

                                The Tragedy of Othello, the Moor of Venice by William Shakespeare.

This play was written in XVII century.

Othello, Desdemona, and Iago are the main characters of the tragedy. Othello is the Moor of Venice. Desdemona is his wife. Iaso is Othello’s ensign.

The book takes place in Cyprus.

Iago convinces Othello that his wife Desdemona is cheating on him. As a result, the husband kills his wife out of jealousy and commits suicide.

The name Othello has become a household word.

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Great people: Carlo Collodi.

Carlo Lozenzini was born on November 24, 1826, in Florence, Italy. He was known as a writer.

The Adventures of Pinocchio (1883) was Collodi's famous work in children's literature. This book has been translated into many languages and movies and cartoons have been made based on this story.

Carlo Collodi died on October 26, 1890, in Florence, Italy.