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Argo (other)
The ''Argo'' is the ship captained by Jason in Greek mythology. Argo may also refer to: Places United States * Argo, Alabama, a town * Argo, Georgia, a ghost town * Argo, Illinois, a subdivision of Summit * Argo, Iowa, a census-designated place * Argo, Kentucky, an unincorporated community * Argo, Missouri, an unincorporated community * Argo, Nebraska, a ghost town Elsewhere * Argo (crater), on Mars * Argo, Saskatchewan, Canada, an unincorporated community or siding * Argo District, Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan * Argo Glacier, Miller Range, Antarctica * Argo Island, Nile River, Sudan * Argo Point, a headland in Graham Land, Antarctica * Lake Harku or Argo, Estonia * Name for Argos, Peloponnese, Argos, Greece, in (Curiate) Italian, also as Latin Catholic (now titular) diocese *Argo Abyssal Plain, Indian Ocean off North Australia People * Argo (name), a list of people with the surname or given name * Argo, a ring name of German wrestler Achim Albrecht * Argo, a footbal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo
In Greek mythology, the ''Argo'' ( ; ) was the ship of Jason and the Argonauts. The ship was built with divine aid, and some ancient sources describe her as the first ship to sail the seas. The ''Argo'' carried the Argonauts on their quest for the Golden Fleece from Iolcos to Colchis. After the journey, the ship was retired and dedicated to Poseidon, the divine ruler of the seas. The ship has gone on to be used as a motif in a variety of sources beyond the original myth from books, films and more. Name Most accounts name the ship after her builder, Argus. The adjectival form is ''Argoan'' , from Greek ''Ἀργῶος'' through Latin ''Argōus''. Diodorus Siculus records that some thought the name was derived from an ancient Greek word for "swift" to indicate that the ship was designed to move quickly. Cicero, the Roman senator and orator, proposed that it was named after the Argives, a name for the Greek people of Argos in the Peloponnese that was commonly used by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo (name)
Argo is a masculine given name and a surname which may refer to: * Allison Argo (born 1953), American film producer, director, writer, editor and narrator * Arthur Argo (1935–1981), Scottish folk musician, playwright and poet * Bob Argo (1923–2016), American politician * Edwin Argo (1895–1962), American horse rider * Victor Argo (1934–2004), American actor * Argo Aadli (born 1980), Estonian actor * Argo Arbeiter (born 1973), Estonian football manager and former player * Argo Golberg (born 1982), Estonian runner at the 2003 IAAF World Indoor Championships – Men's 60 metres * Argo Meresaar (born 1980), Estonian retired volleyball player {{Given name, type=both Estonian masculine given names Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo Records (UK)
Argo Records is a record label founded by Harley Usill and Cyril Clarke in 1951 with the intention of recording "British music played by British artists", but the company's releases expanded to include spoken word recordings and other projects. Genres Argo's first issue, ''Music from Bali'', was dedicated to the Indonesian gamelan (ensemble) recorded at the Winter Garden Theatre, London. The catalogue eventually ran to 1,000 items. In 1953, Usill was introduced to Indian musician Deben Bhattacharya, who was responsible for field recordings of traditional music in India. Bhattacharya had been frustrated by the absence of recordings he could use for his BBC Radio broadcasts. Around the same time, Walter Harris recorded an amateur Brazilian choir in Rio de Janeiro. Such recordings as these appeared in the labels "Living Traditions" series. Taking advantage of the capacity of the longer playing time of LP records, Argo embarked on recording the complete works of William Shakesp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo (band)
Argo is a Greek band that represented Greece in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 in Stockholm, Sweden, singing "Utopian Land". Their previous name was Europond but they changed it for their participation in the Eurovision Song Contest 2016 The Eurovision Song Contest 2016 was the 61st edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Stockholm, Sweden, following the country's victory at the with the song "Heroes (Måns Zelmerlöw song), Heroes" by Måns Zelmerlöw. Organis .... They performed "Utopian Land" on the first semi final of Eurovision on May 10, 2016 but failed to qualify to the May 14 final. This was the first time since the semi finals were introduced in 2004 that Greece had failed to reach the final. The band has six members: Christina Lachana (Χριστίνα Λαχανά) (vocals), Maria Venetikidou (Μαρία Βενετικίδου) (backing vocals), Vladimiros Sofianidis (Βλαδίμηρος Σοφιανίδης) (vocals), Kostas Topouzis (Κώστ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo (2012 Film)
''Argo'' is a 2012 American espionage thriller film directed, produced by, and starring Ben Affleck. The screenplay, written by Chris Terrio, was adapted from the 1999 memoir ''The Master of Disguise'' by U.S. C.I.A. operative Tony Mendez and the 2007 ''Wired'' article "The Great Escape: How the CIA Used a Fake Sci-Fi Flick to Rescue Americans from Tehran" written by Joshuah Bearman and edited by Nicholas Thompson. The film deals with the " Canadian Caper", in which Mendez led the rescue of six U.S. diplomats from Tehran, Iran, under the guise of filming a science-fiction film during the 1979–81 Iran hostage crisis. The film, which also has Victor Garber, Bryan Cranston, Alan Arkin, and John Goodman in supporting roles, was released in the United States on October 12, 2012. It was produced by Affleck, Grant Heslov, David Klawans, and George Clooney. ''Argo'' became a box office success, grossing $232 million worldwide, and receiving widespread critical acclaim for th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo (2006 Film)
''Argo'' is a 2006 short romance drama film that marks Jordan Bayne's short film writing and directorial debut. Co-written and co-directed by Bayne and Michael Knowles, the film was shot on location in Joshua Tree, California, in 2005. Synopsis According to the production company's official synopsis, ''Argo'' tells the story of two individuals living outside society in the American desert. It explores the struggles of being human in a world that seemed bent on crushing the human spirit. Becca (played by Jordana Spiro) is a dispossessed soul whose chance encounter with Cal (played by Marcus Chait) becomes a collision course that changes their lives. The film shows that loneliness and desperation can create an unconscious longing for human connection and that hope can be found in the most unexpected places. Awards and nominations ''Argo'' has received recognition while on the festival circuit, screening in 2006 at the Napa Sonoma Wine Country Film Festival, Tacoma Film Festiva ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Actaeon
In Greek mythology, Actaeon (; ''Aktaiōn'') was the son of the priestly herdsman Aristaeus and Autonoe in Boeotia, and a famous Thebes, Greece, Theban Greek hero cult, hero. Through his mother he was a member of the ruling House of Cadmus. Like Achilles, in a later generation, he was trained by the centaur Chiron. He fell to the fatal wrath of Artemis (later his myth was attached to her Roman counterpart Diana (mythology), Diana), but the surviving details of his transgression vary: "the only certainty is in what Aktaion suffered, his pathos, and what Artemis did: the hunter became the hunted; he was transformed into a stag, and his raging hounds, struck with a 'wolf's frenzy' (Lyssa), tore him apart as they would a stag." The many depictions both in ancient art and in the Renaissance and post-Renaissance art normally show either the moment of transgression and transformation, or his death by his own hounds. Story Among others, John Heath has observed, "The unalterable mythe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo The Almighty
A-Next is a team of superheroes appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. It is the Marvel Comics 2 universe version of the Avengers (comics), Avengers. The team made its first appearance in ''What If (comics), What If?'' #105, the first comic featuring Mayday Parker, Spider-Girl, and the team's origin story was told in ''A-Next'' #1 (Oct. 1998). Publication history The first issue of ''A-Next'' paid homage to ''The Avengers'' #1, with an Asgard (comics), Asgardian menace prompting new superheroes to band together, all of them analogues to the original team. Future stories introduced new heroes and villains, most of them based on pre-existing Marvel characters. Characters and story elements created by DeFalco in the comic were used in other comics in the Marvel Comics 2, MC2 Universe. A five issue miniseries entitled ''Avengers Next'' ran from November 2006 to January 2007, written by Tom DeFalco and with artwork by Ron Lim, that followed on from the events ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Argo City
Krypton is a fictional planet appearing in American comic books published by DC Comics, most commonly appearing or mentioned in stories starring the superhero Superman as the world from where he came. The planet was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, and was named after the chemical element krypton. The planet was first mentioned in ''Action Comics'' #1 (June 1938) and made its first appearance in ''Superman'' #1 (1939). Krypton is also the homeworld of Supergirl, Krypto the Superdog, Beppo the Super-Monkey, Power Girl (in her case, an alternate-universe version designated "Krypton-Two"), and the supervillain General Zod. It has been consistently described as having been destroyed shortly after Superman's escape from the planet, although the exact details of its destruction vary by time period and writers. Kryptonians were the dominant species on Krypton. Krypton also makes an appearance in several television series such as '' Adventures of Superman'', '' Lois & Clark: ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Sword Art Online Characters
The following is a list of characters from the light novel, anime and manga series ''Sword Art Online''. Most of the characters are introduced as gamers who play and consequently become trapped in a virtual reality massively multiplayer online role-playing game (VRMMORPG) Sword Art Online. The series chronicles their interactions in multiple online worlds: Sword Art Online (SAO), Alfheim Online (ALO), Gun Gale Online (GGO), and Underworld (UW). ''Sword Art Online'' has an extensive cast of fictional characters. The series focuses Kazuto Kirigaya as he attempts to clear and explore the virtual world of Aincrad in the VR game, Sword Art Online. He is accompanied by Asuna Yuuki, and they work together and support each other as the series progresses. Main characters Kirito ; / / (birth name) : As the main protagonist of Sword Art Online, Kirito was chosen to be one of the one thousand beta testers for the closed beta of Sword Art Online, the first ever Virtual Reality Massively M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
USS Enterprise (NCC-1701-E)
The USS ''Enterprise'' (NCC-1701-E), or ''Enterprise''-E, to distinguish it from other vessels with the same name, is a fictional starship belonging to the United Federation of Planets, commonly known as the Federation, in the ''Star Trek'' franchise. It appears in the films '' Star Trek: First Contact'', '' Star Trek: Insurrection'' and '' Star Trek: Nemesis'', where it serves as the primary setting. It also has cameos in '' Star Trek: Prodigy'' and '' Star Trek: Lower Decks''. It is the sixth Federation starship to carry the name ''Enterprise''. The ship's captain during the 2370s and early 2380s was Jean-Luc Picard. He was transferred to the ''Enterprise''-E after the ''Enterprise''-D was destroyed in '' The Next Generation'' spin-off movie ''Star Trek Generations''. Origin and design Ronald D. Moore, the co-writer of ''Star Trek Generations'' and ''Star Trek: First Contact'', has suggested that construction of the ''Enterprise''-E began during the final season of ''The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Star Blazers
''Star Blazers'' is an American adaptation of the Japanese anime television series . ''Star Blazers'' was first broadcast in the United States in 1979. It was the first popular English-translated anime that had an overarching plot and storyline that required the episodes to be viewed in order, which paved the way for future arc-based, plot-driven anime translations. It also dealt with somewhat more mature themes than other productions aimed at the same target audience at the time. Plot ''Star Blazers'' consists of three television seasons. Each is an English-language adaption of its Japanese counterpart '' Space Battleship Yamato''. However, the Japanese saga entails more than just these three television seasons, and part of this missing portion of the saga occurs between Seasons Two and Three, in the movies '' Yamato: The New Voyage'' and '' Be Forever Yamato''. In the first season, Earth is attacked by Gamilon, a distant planet. The radiation from Gamilon's planet bombs forc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
