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Wyrm (other)
Wyrm may refer to: Folklore * Germanic dragon, a creature from which the modern word originated * Dragon * Sea serpent Media * ''Wyrms'' (comics), a six-issue comic book mini-series by Orson Scott Card and Jake Black * ''Wyrm'' (film), a 2020 American comedy film * ''Wyrms'' (novel), a 1987 science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card * Wyrm (TMNT), a mutated garbageman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles * Wyrm (World of Darkness) ''Werewolf: The Apocalypse'' is a role-playing game of the ''Classic World of Darkness'' game series by White Wolf Publishing. Other related products include the collectible card games named ''Rage (collectible card game), Rage'' and List of Wer ..., the bringer of the apocalypse in the role-playing game ''Werewolf: The Apocalypse'' * Former callsign of Norfolk, Virginia radio station WTJZ See also * Wurm (other) * * {{Disambiguation, callsign ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Germanic Dragon
Worm, wurm or wyrm (, , ''ormr'', ), meaning serpent, are archaic terms for dragons (, , ) in the wider Germanic mythology and folklore, in which they are often portrayed as large venomous snakes and hoarders of gold. Especially in later tales, however, they share many common features with other dragons in European mythology, such as having wings. Prominent worms attested in medieval Germanic works include the dragon that killed Beowulf, the central dragon in the Völsung Cycle – Fáfnir, Níðhöggr, and the great sea serpent, Jǫrmungandr, including subcategories such as lindworms and sea serpents. Origin, appearance and terminology Etymology In early depictions, as with dragons in other cultures, the distinction between Germanic dragons and regular snakes is blurred, with both being referred to as: "worm" (, , , ), "snake" (, , , ), "adder" (, , ), and more, in writing; all being old Germanic synonyms for serpent and thereof (compare the English names for the co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dragon
A dragon is a Magic (supernatural), magical legendary creature that appears in the folklore of multiple cultures worldwide. Beliefs about dragons vary considerably through regions, but European dragon, dragons in Western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, and capable of breathing fire. Chinese dragon, Dragons in eastern cultures are usually depicted as wingless, four-legged, Snake, serpentine creatures with above-average intelligence. Commonalities between dragons' traits are often a hybridization of Reptile, reptilian, mammalian, and Bird, avian features. Etymology The word ''dragon'' entered the English language in the early 13th century from Old French , which, in turn, comes from Latin (genitive ), meaning "huge serpent, dragon", from , (genitive , ) "serpent". [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sea Serpent
A sea serpent is a type of sea monster described in various mythologies, most notably in Mesopotamian cosmology (Tiamat), Ugaritic cosmology ( Yam, Tannin), biblical cosmology (Leviathan, Rahab), Greek cosmology (Cetus, Echidna, Hydra, Scylla), and Norse cosmology (Jörmungandr). Mythology Mediterranean and Western Asia The mytheme, the chief god in the role of the hero slaying a sea serpent, is widespread both in the ancient Near East and in Indo-European mythology, e.g. Lotan and Hadad, Leviathan and Yahweh, Tiamat and Marduk (see also Labbu, Bašmu, Mušḫuššu), Illuyanka and Tarhunt, Yammu and Baal in the Baal Cycle etc. The Hebrew Bible also has mythological descriptions of large sea creatures as part of creation under Yahweh's command, such as the Tanninim mentioned in Book of Genesis 1:21 and the "great serpent" of Amos 9:3. In the Aeneid, a pair of sea serpents killed Laocoön and his sons when Laocoön argued against bringing the Trojan Horse into Tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyrms (comics)
''Wyrms'' is a six-issue comic book mini-series by Orson Scott Card and Jake Black, based on the novel '' Wyrms'' by author Orson Scott Card. Publication started in April 2006 by Dabel Brothers Productions and was finished in February 2008 by Marvel Comics. Collections The series has been collected into a trade paperback (). See also *List of works by Orson Scott Card The Orson Scott Card bibliography contains a list of works published by Orson Scott Card. Ender's Game The Tales of Alvin Maker The Homecoming Saga Women of Genesis Pastwatch series Mithermages series Mayflower ''Mayflower ... References * External links The official Orson Scott Card website 2006 comics debuts Books by Orson Scott Card Marvel Comics limited series Comics based on novels {{Marvel-title-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyrm (film)
''Wyrm'' is a 2019 American black comedy film written and directed by Christopher Winterbauer and starring Theo Taplitz as the titular character. It is Winterbauer's feature directorial debut and based on his short film of the same name. Cast *Theo Taplitz as Wyrm *Lulu Wilson as Izzy *Cece Abbey as Becky * Lukas Gage as Dylan *Azure Brandi as Myrcella *Sosie Bacon as Lindsey *Rosemarie DeWitt as Margie *Tommy Dewey as Uncle Chet *Natasha Rothwell as V.P. Lister *Dan Bakkedahl as Allen *Jenna Ortega as Suzie Release ''Wyrm'' premiered at the 2019 Fantastic Fest. It was shown at the 2020 Florida Film Festival, where it won Best Narrative Feature, and the 2021 Seattle International Film Festival. The film had a limited theatrical release in the United States on June 10, 2022. Reception The film has an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 19 reviews. Reuben Baron of ''Comic Book Resources ''CBR'', formerly ''Comic Book Resources'', is a news website primarily covering ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyrms (novel)
''Wyrms'' (1987) is a science fiction novel by American writer Orson Scott Card. The story examines desire, wisdom, and human will. Card describes a version of the tri-partite soul, similar to that articulated by Plato in The Republic. Plot introduction The primary protagonist in the story is Patience, a fifteen-year-old girl who is the only daughter of the rightful king (the Heptarch). Her father, Peace, willingly lives as a slave to the usurper King Oruc, serving him as a faithful diplomat and assassin. Despite his genuine belief that King Oruc is "the best Heptarch the world could hope for at this time", Peace ensures that Patience learns the skills she will need as future Heptarch through the stern lessons of her tutor Angel. From an early age, Patience is fluent in dozens of languages, trained in diplomatic protocols and assassination techniques, and taught to be guarded and watchful at all times. When she is thirteen, Patience learns of an ancient prophecy that – as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyrm (TMNT)
The following is a list of characters in the ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' franchise. Overview This table shows the recurring characters and the actors who have appeared in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles throughout the franchise. * A dark grey cell indicates the character was not in the series or film, or that the character's presence in the series or film has not yet been announced. * A indicates an appearance as a younger version of a pre-existing character. * A indicates a performance in costume. * A indicates a singing role. * A indicates an appearance in deleted scenes only. * A indicates a motion-capture role. * A indicates a character is mute. * A indicates an uncredited role. Main characters In most versions, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are created when four baby turtles are exposed to radioactive ooze, transforming them into humanoids. Leonardo Leonardo, nicknamed Leo, is the leader of the ninja turtles, as well as the most disciplined and skilled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyrm (World Of Darkness)
''Werewolf: The Apocalypse'' is a role-playing game of the ''Classic World of Darkness'' game series by White Wolf Publishing. Other related products include the collectible card games named ''Rage (collectible card game), Rage'' and List of Werewolf: The Apocalypse books#Novels, several novels (including one series). In the game, players take the role of werewolf, werewolves known as "Garou". These werewolves are locked in a two-front war against both the spiritual desolation of urban civilization and supernatural forces of corruption that seek to bring the Apocalypse. Game supplements detail the other therianthropic shapeshifter, shape-shifters, known as the "Fera" or "Changing Breeds". Along with the other titles in the ''World of Darkness'', ''Werewolf'' was discontinued in 2004. Its successor title within the ''Chronicles of Darkness'' line, ''Werewolf: The Forsaken'' was released on March 14, 2005. The books have been reprinted since 2011 as part of the "Classic World of D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WTJZ (AM)
WTJZ (1110 kHz) is a commercial AM radio station licensed to Norfolk, Virginia, United States, and serving Hampton Roads. The station is owned and operated by Delmarva Educational Association. Branded as "Praise 104.9", it airs an urban gospel radio format. WTJZ is a daytimer station, which operates with a power at 50,000 watts, the maximum allowed for U.S. AM stations. 1110 AM is a clear channel frequency, with protected nighttime coverage for Class A stations WBT Charlotte and KFAB Omaha, so WTJZ must go off the air at night. Programming is carried around the clock on two FM translators: W285FM in Hampton on 104.9 MHz, and W223CT in Norfolk on 92.5 MHz. History On May 25, 1966, James River Broadcasting Corporation applied to the Federal Communications Commission to start a new radio station licensed to Norfolk on 1110 kHz. It would be a daytimer, transmitting with 50,000 watts. ( Guide to reading History Cards) It was not granted until 1972 because it comp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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Wyrm may refer to: Folklore * Germanic dragon, a creature from which the modern word originated * Dragon * Sea serpent Media * ''Wyrms'' (comics), a six-issue comic book mini-series by Orson Scott Card and Jake Black * ''Wyrm'' (film), a 2020 American comedy film * ''Wyrms'' (novel), a 1987 science fiction novel by Orson Scott Card * Wyrm (TMNT), a mutated garbageman in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles * Wyrm (World of Darkness), the bringer of the apocalypse in the role-playing game ''Werewolf: The Apocalypse'' * Former callsign of Norfolk, Virginia radio station WTJZ See also * Wurm (other) Wurm or Würm may refer to: Places * Wurm (Rur), a river in North Rhine-Westphalia in western Germany * Würm (Amper), a river in Bavaria, southeastern Germany ** Würm glaciation, an Alpine ice age, named after the Bavarian river * Würm (Nagold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Winterbauer
Christopher is the English version of a Europe-wide name derived from the Greek name Χριστόφορος (''Christophoros'' or '' Christoforos''). The constituent parts are Χριστός (''Christós''), "Christ" or "Anointed", and φέρειν (''phérein''), "to bear"; hence the "Christ-bearer". As a given name, 'Christopher' has been in use since the 10th century. In English, Christopher may be abbreviated as "Chris", "Topher", and sometimes " Kit". It was frequently the most popular male first name in the United Kingdom, having been in the top twenty in England and Wales from the 1940s until 1995, although it has since dropped out of the top 100. Within the United Kingdom, the name is most common in England and not so common in Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland. Cognates in other languages *Afrikaans: Christoffel, Christoforus *Albanian: Kristofer, Kristofor, Kristoforid, Kristo *Arabic: كريستوفر (''Krīstafor, Kristūfar, Krístufer''), اصطفر (''ʔiṣ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cece Abbey
Cece or CeCe may refer to: People *Cece Bell (born 1970), American author and illustrator *Cece Carlucci (1917–2008), American baseball umpire * Cece Kizer (born 1997), American football player *CeCe McDonald (born 1989), American transgender LGBTQ activist *CeCe Moore (born 1969), American genetic genealogist *CeCe Peniston (born 1969), American gospel and dance music singer *Cécé Pepe (born 1996), French football player * Cece Peters (born 1962), Australian actor *CeCe Rogers, American singer, songwriter and record producer *Cece Sagini, Kenyan singer-songwriter * CeCé Telfer, American transgender athlete *CeCe Winans (born 1964), American gospel music singer Characters * CeCe Drake, a character from the TV show ''Pretty Little Liars'' * Cece King, a character from New Zealand soap opera ''Shortland Street'' * Cece (New Girl), a character from the TV sitcom ''New Girl'' * Cecelia "CeCe" Halpert, a character from ''The Office'' * Constance "Cece" Cooper-McAllister, the baby ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
