Sentences with phrase «from ancient battles»

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In ancient and biblical times, the word is often used regarding things like children who recovered from sickness, a battle which was won, or a successful trading voyage (See my article on the gospel where I document this in more detail).

In the ancient world, when a soldier was captured in battle, his country could buy him back from the enemy.

In the Ancient Near East (ANE), sometimes battles could be fought and won simply by sending out a single champion from each opposing side to engage in mortal combat (remember David and Goliath?).

Valiant has released a first look preview of Rapture # 1, the first issue of a new four part series featuring Ninjak and Shadowman; check it out here... On a scarred landscape, two otherworldly armies prepare to battle one last time, vying for control of a massive tower named from an ancient language no longer permitted -LSB-...]

Paleontologist Kate Lloyd is asked to join a Norwegian expedition in the Antarctic after they uncover an ancient alien spacecraft deep beneath the ice, but when one of the shape - shifting creatures awakens from its icy tomb, she will be forced to determine friend from foe in a battle for survival atop the frozen continent.

Forced into a timeless battle, Lo Wang learns of the blade's connection to ancient gods from another realm, pushing our world to the brink of destruction.

Johnson reprises his villain role from «The Mummy Returns,» but in this prequel he's a dashing and whimsical sword - and - sandal hero in ancient Egypt, fighting super-powered despots, teaming up with sorceresses and saving the day in a big battle sequence.

When one of the kids unleashes a demonic creature by reciting passages from a cursed ancient book (the Necronomicon), the group finds themselves battling something much more sinister and demonic than Mia's addiction.

From the opening battle scene, when the Ancient One knocks buildings over with a wave of her hand, it's clear that Doctor Strange is going to be the trippiest of the Marvel movies.

«Set in modern - day New York, the plot centers on Clary Fray (Collins), who discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret tribe of young half - angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect the world from demons.»

The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones — Set in contemporary New York City, a seemingly ordinary teenager, Clary Fray (Lily Collins), discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret cadre of half - angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect our world from demons.

Lockout is to Escape From New York what Battle Beyond The Stars was to The Magnificent Seven and The Seven Samurai — a low - budget romp that transplants one's setting [Battle Beyond The Star to space from the old west or ancient Japan; Lockout to space from a post-apocalyptic New York that's been turned into a gigantic prisoFrom New York what Battle Beyond The Stars was to The Magnificent Seven and The Seven Samurai — a low - budget romp that transplants one's setting [Battle Beyond The Star to space from the old west or ancient Japan; Lockout to space from a post-apocalyptic New York that's been turned into a gigantic prisofrom the old west or ancient Japan; Lockout to space from a post-apocalyptic New York that's been turned into a gigantic prisofrom a post-apocalyptic New York that's been turned into a gigantic prison]..

The hammer - wielding demigod Thor battles to save Earth and his home world of Asgard from an ancient enemy in this sequel to the 2011 movie «Thor.»

Harley Quinn Smith and Lily - Rose Depp, «Yoga Hosers» - The Colleens from Kevin Smith's «Tusk» are back in the director's follow - up, which finds the two teenage yoga enthusiasts teaming up with a legendary man - hunter to battle an ancient evil presence that threatens their party plans.

For all his bravado, Dante is one of the good guys, battling demons with the power he inherited from his father, an ancient demon named Sparda.

But when his baby boy reveals that he has the same supernatural powers of The Mask, Loki (Alan Cumming), the god of mischief, comes thundering down from the heavens in order to retrieve the ancient artifact, only to be forced into a battle against the shape - shifting baby in a CGI game of cat - and - mouse.

This medieval mish - mosh attempts to incorporate Ritchie's wearing - thin shtick of quick - edits, jagged cuts and seizure - inducing visuals with the legend of the Round Table, complete with massive battle elephants (think «300,» but on boatloads of HGH), African warriors (who no doubt dotted the ancient British landscape), Asian kung - fu masters (the film even uses the term, «kung - fu,» believe it or not), exploding arrows and, of course, the famed sword Excalibur which, after being removed from its stone prison, begins to take on a life its own (certainly much more than those acting in this film).

In theaters August 23, «Set in modern - day New York, the plot centers on Clary Fray (Lily Collins), who discovers she is the descendant of a line of Shadowhunters, a secret tribe of young half - angel warriors locked in an ancient battle to protect the world from demons.

Only when the bodies begin disappearing from morgues and a viral outbreak shows the hallmarks of an ancient strain of vampirism, Goodweather and his team are quickly embroiled in a battle to not only save themselves but their city and humanity itself.

For an alternative (and exhausting) tour of the capital and its eastern suburbs, join the Athens Authentic Marathon (November), which honours the ancient tale of a messenger running from the Battle of Marathon to Athens in order to spread word of victory over the Persians.

In addition to the Acropolis and Olympia, you'll also visit ancient Corinth, dating back to the 8th century BC and the place where St. Paul preached; the ruins in Mycenae, dating from 1,350 to 1,200 BC and described by Homer; the amazingly well - preserved, 2,300 - year - old open - air theater in Epidaurus; and Thermopylae, where the battle between the Greeks and Persians took place in 480 BC.In ancient Greece, people traveled to Delphi to seek the wisdom from the Oracle.

While the coastal areas are attractively familiar, the mountains of Albania reveal Ottoman fortresses, prehistoric dwellings, ancient citadels, the sites of battles both ancient and recent, monasteries, mosques, tombs cut into the rock side, finds from the Illyrian period, theatres from the ancient world and the fascinating city and museum of Apollonia.

This voyage brings us to some of the most famous classical cities starting from Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus, birthplace of Herodotus and site of the siege battle between Alexander the Great and the Achaemenid Persian Empire.

From battling ancient dragons, exploring rugged mountains, building a home, or mastering hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities, set your own pace in a world that alters dynamically based on your choices.

Take command of both the Union and Confederate forces in this exciting turn - based strategy game from the developers behind the international top - selling Tank Battle: 1944 and Ancient Battle: Rome.

Join Goemon and his friends Ebisumaru and Sasuke as they battle to save ancient Japan from the clutches of the evil Black Ship Gang, and rescue their fellow ninja Yae from the gang's clutches!

From battling ancient dragons to exploring rugged mountains and more, Skyrim VR brings to life a complete open world for you to experience any way you choose.

Playing from a third person perspective, God Mode sees you cooperatively shooting through demonic legions from hell in multi-room battle arenas in ancient Greece.

Confront the growing hordes of Mordremoth's minions, discover allies from ancient civilizations, and battle new enemies in the Maguuma Jungle.

Forced into a timeless battle, Lo Wang learns of the blade's connection to ancient gods from another realm, pushing our world to the brink of destruction.

Players will go head - to - head with the time - traveling Kang the Conqueror in an epic battle across Chronopolis, from Ancient Egypt and The Old West to Sakaar and New York City in 2099.

God of War continues to look like an epic mythical version of The Last of Us, with Kratos» relationship with his son grounding the story in between the epic action setpieces, battling ancient beasts from Norse mythology.

With our diverse range of Addicting Games, you'll find everything from battling alien invasions, through to traditional games, like the ancient Chinese game of Mahjongthat will keep your brain cells active and test your logical skills too.

Set in a steampunk Victorian London, The Order presents a reality where advanced technology is used to battle ancient evil, and from what we've seen so far a Werewolf is part of that evil.

Go head - to - head with the time - traveling Kang the Conqueror in an epic battle across Chronopolis, from Ancient Egypt and The Old West to Sakaar and New York City in 2099.

This battle is just one facet of a complex discussion surrounding the removal of ancient artefacts from countries which are often politically or economically vulnerable to exploitation.

Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBAs), evolving from the original Defence of the Ancients, have exploded in popularity in the last five years.

Play this action - packed RPG that takes you on an epic journey through ancient Japan as you battle the forces that try to stop you from possessing the fabled demon blades!

However, after retrieving the artifact, the main villain for this particular Black Ops 4 mode manages to snatch the pendant from the heroine along with the ancient relic and uses them to unleash a supernatural force that spreads throughout the Titanic, infecting the staff and the passengers, and forcing the four heroes to battle their way out of the underbelly of the boat and make their way to the upper decks.

Inspire your allies and destroy your enemies — Give buffs and special titles to players in your kingdom, as well as kingdom buffs Dragon Campaign and Ancient Battlefield — Compete in massive staged PVP battles and competitions — Battle against players from other kingdoms, fight for the pride of your kingdom — Win massive in game rewards from the matches

Gone are the drab battles gamers have come to expect from the series, with the same ancient machines and basic units doing battle time and time again, instead replaced with exciting skirmishes consisting of giant spiders, flying dragons and epic heroes standing their ground as they take down dozens upon dozens of soldiers themselves in a last ditch effort to turn the tide.

Speaking of saving the universe from ancient evils, Mass Effect 3 brings back Commander Shepard to resume the battle against the machine race of Reapers.

From Greece the centre of that culture was to move gradually to Italy and over the centuries cultures built themselves on top of others with dizzying density; Christian Rome on top of Pagan Rome, the Goths, Vandals, Lombards, successively on top of Ancient Rome, reducing it through wars often to village status, the Normans from the north of Europe meeting up with Byzantine and even Islamic cultures, traces of which can indeed be found in Benevento in the twelfth century in cloisters of the Church of Santa Sofia; the battles of Guelphs and Ghibelines, the Renaissance in all its glory and seemingly endless histories down to the disastrous vainglories of Fascism&raquFrom Greece the centre of that culture was to move gradually to Italy and over the centuries cultures built themselves on top of others with dizzying density; Christian Rome on top of Pagan Rome, the Goths, Vandals, Lombards, successively on top of Ancient Rome, reducing it through wars often to village status, the Normans from the north of Europe meeting up with Byzantine and even Islamic cultures, traces of which can indeed be found in Benevento in the twelfth century in cloisters of the Church of Santa Sofia; the battles of Guelphs and Ghibelines, the Renaissance in all its glory and seemingly endless histories down to the disastrous vainglories of Fascism&raqufrom the north of Europe meeting up with Byzantine and even Islamic cultures, traces of which can indeed be found in Benevento in the twelfth century in cloisters of the Church of Santa Sofia; the battles of Guelphs and Ghibelines, the Renaissance in all its glory and seemingly endless histories down to the disastrous vainglories of Fascism».9

Jong soon Im Interested in presenting battles between ancient armies from past eras as unattainable fantasy, Jang soon Im creates mixedmedia paintings, drawings, collages, and videos of war scenes.

Gal Weinstein's creation of an Israeli «landscape» that fills the pavilion takes its title, «Sun Stand Still,» from a miraculous act performed by ancient Israelite leader Joshua Bin - Nun, who was engaged in a battle with the Canaanites that he needed to win before darkness.

You will also be able to discover new adventures which will take you into the Heart of the Maguma Jungle where you will have to battle hordes of Mordremoth's minions, uncover allies from ancient civilizations and take on new enemies.