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The Ancient One
The Ancient One is a comic book character, the mentor of Doctor Strange. Ancient One may also refer to: * Ancient One (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the film version of the comics character * Kennewick Man, a prehistoric Paleoamerican man, known as the Ancient One by several Native American tribes * The Ancient One, a character from ''Ronin Warriors'' * ''The Ancient One'' (novel), a 1992 novel by T. A. Barron Thomas Archibald Barron (born March 26, 1952) is an American writer of fantasy literature, books for children and young adults, and nature books. Biography Barron spent his early childhood in Harvard, Massachusetts, a town full of apple orcha ... * "The Ancient One" (''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''), a 2005 episode of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (2003 TV series) (season 4) *The Ancient One, a nickname for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of United States See also * Old One (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ancient One
The Ancient One is a fictional character appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was the mentor of Doctor Strange and was his predecessor as Sorcerer Supreme. The character was voiced by Michael Ansara in the 1978 television film ''Dr. Strange''. Tilda Swinton portrayed an androgynous Celtic version of the character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe films '' Doctor Strange'' (2016), '' Avengers: Endgame'' (2019), and the Disney+ series '' What If...?'' (2021). Publication history The Ancient One was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko and first appeared in ''Strange Tales'' #110 (cover-dated July 1963),. The character has appeared in some Marvel Comics graphic novels. ''Doctor Strange: Season One'' (January 2, 2012, by Greg Pak and illustrated by Emma Rios), ''Doctor Strange - Marvel Masterworks Volume 1'', and ''Doctor Strange: From the Marvel Vault #1'' (June 15, 2011, by Roger Stern and illustrated by Neil Vokes). Fictional character biography T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kennewick Man
Kennewick Man and Ancient One are the names generally given to the skeletal remains of a prehistoric Paleoamerican man found on a bank of the Columbia River in Kennewick, Washington, on July 28, 1996. It is one of the most complete ancient skeletons ever found. Radiocarbon tests on bone have shown it to date from 8,900 to 9,000 calibrated years before present,Preston, Douglas (September 2014)"The Kennewick Man Finally Freed to Share His Secrets" '' Smithsonian''. Retrieved November 8, 2014. but it was not until 2013 that ancient DNA analysis techniques had improved enough to shed light on the remains. The discovery led to controversy among scientists as well as Native American tribes for more than a decade. The Umatilla people and other tribes demanded that the remains be returned for reburial under the federal Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The law was designed to return human remains and cultural objects which had long been unlawfully obt ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Ronin Warriors Characters
The following is a list of characters in the ''Ronin Warriors'' manga and anime series authored by Hajime Yatate. Protagonists Ryo Sanada Voiced by Takeshi Kusao (Japanese), Matt Hill (English) is the unofficial leader of the Ronin Warriors who is often accompanied by the large white tiger, . Known to be brash and impulsive at times, he is nonetheless goodhearted and fiercely loyal. A tenacious warrior, Ryo was the first of the five rōnin to arrive in Shinjuku to confront the forces of the Evil Dynasty during their first invasion. He was also the first to be rescued by companions Mia and Ully after their initial siege on Talpa's castle. Though they manage to regroup and defeat Talpa, the Evil Dynasty resurfaced and captured Ryo's fellow rōnin Sage, Kento and Cye. With his only remaining comrade, Rowen, Ryo ventures into the Nether Realm with Mia and Ully to rescue their fellow warriors, ultimately vanquishing Talpa in one final battle. Guided by the virtue of , Ryo comman ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ancient One (novel)
The Ancient One is a comic book character, the mentor of Doctor Strange. Ancient One may also refer to: * Ancient One (Marvel Cinematic Universe), the film version of the comics character * Kennewick Man, a prehistoric Paleoamerican man, known as the Ancient One by several Native American tribes * The Ancient One, a character from ''Ronin Warriors'' * ''The Ancient One'' (novel), a 1992 novel by T. A. Barron Thomas Archibald Barron (born March 26, 1952) is an American writer of fantasy literature, books for children and young adults, and nature books. Biography Barron spent his early childhood in Harvard, Massachusetts, a town full of apple orc ... * "The Ancient One" (''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles''), a 2005 episode of ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' (2003 TV series) (season 4) *The Ancient One, a nickname for Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of United States See also * Old One (other) {{disambiguation ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2003 TV Series) (season 4)
The fourth season of '' Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'' originally aired between September 10, 2005 and April 15, 2006, beginning with the "Cousin Sid" episode. Fourteen random episodes from this season were released on DVD on September 12, 2006. Much of this season focused on Leonardo, the group's leader, who became bitter, reserved and isolated following the final episode of the previous season in which he, his brothers and their master were almost killed. He went so far as to lash out at Splinter, causing him serious injury. This season is known among of fans as the darkest season of the series. Story In the wake of their final battle with the Shredder, the Turtles retreat to the Jones family farmhouse to rest and recuperate, still heavily wounded and scarred. Leonardo in particular carries strong emotional scars from the battle, blaming himself for his family having to nearly sacrifice their lives to stop the Shredder. After the Turtles return to New York, they find that H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Nicknames Of Presidents Of The United States
Presidents of the United States have often acquired nicknames, both flattering and unflattering. This list is intended to note those nicknames that were in common use at the time they were in office or shortly thereafter. George Washington * The American Cincinnatus: Like the famous Roman, he won a war, then became a private citizen instead of seeking power or riches as a reward. He became the first president general of the Society of the Cincinnati, formed by Revolutionary War officers who also "declined offers of power and position to return to his home and plough". * The American Fabius for his Fabian military strategy during the Revolutionary War * The Father of His Country John Adams * The Colossus of Independence for his leadership in Congress in 1776 * Old Sink or Swim, for the speech in which he vowed "sink or swim, live or die, survive or perish, I am with my country from this day on." * His Rotundity for his girthy bodily figure Thomas Jefferson * The Apostle of D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |