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Elder Pith
An elder is someone with a degree of seniority or authority. Elder or elders may refer to: Positions Administrative * Elder (administrative title), a position of authority Cultural * North American Indigenous elder, a person who has and transmits cultural and philosophical knowledge ** Haudenosaunee Clan Mother * Australian Aboriginal elder, one who has gained recognition as a custodian of knowledge and lore, often a leader in administrative matters Religious * "The Elder", author of the Johannine epistles 2 John and 3 John in the New Testament * Elder (Christianity), a person valued for their wisdom and, in some churches and denominations, holding an administrative or oversight role ** Elder (Methodist), an ordained minister with responsibilities to preach and teach ** Elder (Anglican), a learned minister with responsibilities to teach and/or innovate ** Elder (Latter Day Saints), a priesthood office in the Melchizedek priesthood * Thero or Elder, an honorific term fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder (administrative Title)
The term Elder, or its equivalent in another language, is used in several countries and organizations to indicate a position of authority. This usage is usually derived from the notion that the oldest members of any given group are the wisest, and are thus the Gerontocracy, most qualified to rule, provide counsel or serve the said group in some other capacity. They often serve as List of oral repositories, oral repositories of their culture's traditional knowledge, morals, and values. Elder systems Elder is a role played in the organised community that is most common in tribal subsistence cultures, ''Elderhood'' being the condition or quality of being an elder. It is essentially the state of being in the latter portion of one's life and being looked to for leadership of either a passive or active nature by your peers and\or subordinates due almost exclusively to this fact. Sometimes it involves a ceremonial investiture of some kind, and other times it does not. Sometimes it involve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder, Georgia
Elder is an unincorporated community in Oconee County, in the U.S. state of Georgia Georgia most commonly refers to: * Georgia (country), a country in the South Caucasus * Georgia (U.S. state), a state in the southeastern United States Georgia may also refer to: People and fictional characters * Georgia (name), a list of pe .... History A post office called Elder was established in 1886, and remained in operation until 1904. A variant name was "Goshen". References Unincorporated communities in Oconee County, Georgia Unincorporated communities in Georgia (U.S. state) {{OconeeCountyGA-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aegopodium Podagraria
''Aegopodium podagraria'', commonly called ground elder, is a species of flowering plant in the carrot family Apiaceae that grows in shady places. The name "ground elder" comes from the superficial similarity of its leaves and flowers to those of Elderberry, elder (''Sambucus''), which is not closely related. Other common names include herb gerard, bishop's weed, goutweed, gout wort, snow-in-the-mountain, English masterwort and wild masterwort. It is the type species of the genus ''Aegopodium''. It is native to Europe and Asia, but has been introduced around the world as an ornamental plant, where it occasionally poses an ecological threat as an invasive exotic plant. Description This herbaceous perennial grows to a height of from underground rhizomes. The stems are erect, hollow, and grooved. The upper leaves are Glossary of leaf morphology#Leaf structure, ternate, broad and toothed. It flowers in spring and early summer. Numerous flowers are grouped together in an umbrella-sha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Box Elder
''Acer negundo'', also known as the box elder, boxelder maple, Manitoba maple or ash-leaved maple, is a species of maple native to North America from Canada to Honduras. It is a fast-growing, short-lived tree with opposite, ash-like compound leaves. It is sometimes considered a weedy or invasive species, and has been Naturalisation (biology), naturalized throughout much of the world, including South America, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, much of Europe, and parts of Asia. Description ''Acer negundo'' is a fast-growing and fairly short-lived tree that grows up to tall, with a trunk diameter of , rarely up to diameter. It often has several trunks and can form impenetrable thickets.van Gelderen, C.J. & van Gelderen, D.M. (1999). ''Maples for Gardens: A Color Encyclopedia''. The typical lifespan of box elder is 60 - 75 years. Under exceptionally favorable conditions, it may live to 100 years. The shoots are green, often with a whitish to pink or violet waxy coating when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of People Known As The Elder Or The Younger
"The Elder" and "the Younger" are epithets generally used to distinguish between two individuals, often close relatives. In some instances, one of the pair is much more famous, and hence not known as "the Elder" or "the Younger", e.g. Carl Linnaeus; in such cases, they are not listed in a separate column but rather in the notes of the other person. People Ancient world Middle Ages Note: A few pairs straddle the boundary between the Middle Ages and the modern era—c. 1500—and are listed in both sections. Modern era Religious and mythical figures Fictional characters {, class="wikitable" , + , - ! The Elder !! Notes !! Relationship !! The Younger !! Notes , - , , , , , , , David Copperfield , , Son of David Copperfield Sr. in the Charles Dickens novel whose full title is '' The Personal History Experience and Observation of David Copperfield the Younger of Blunderstone Rookery which he never meant to be published on any account'' , - , Aegon II "the Elder" , King ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder (given Name)
Elder or Élder is a masculine given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a f ... which may refer to: * Élder (footballer) (born 1976), Brazilian former footballer Élder Alencar Machado de Campos * Elder José Figueroa (born 1980), Colombian-born Salvadorian footballer * Élder Granja (born 1982), Brazilian footballer * Elder Herrera (born 1968), Colombian retired road cyclist * Elder Jordan (–1936), African-American businessman, philanthropist, and namesake to a neighborhood in St. Petersburg, Florida * Elder Olson (1909–1992), American poet, teacher and literary critic * Elder Vogel, Jr., American politician * Elder White (1933-2010), Major League Baseball player in part of the 1962 season {{given name Masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elder (surname)
Elder is a Scottish surname with variant spellings. Its oldest public record was found in 1066 AD in Edinburgh. People with the name Elder or its variants include: Surname * Aldamar Elder (1854–1951), American politician and businessman * Alex Elder (born 1941), Northern Irish footballer * Alexander Lang Elder (1815–1885), Australian pioneer and founder of Elders Limited in 1840 * Alexander Elder, co-founder of British 19th century publisher Smith, Elder & Co. * Alfonso Elder (1898–1974), second president of North Carolina Central University * Alison Elder, English cricket player * Alistair Elder, New Zealand association football player * Ann Elder (born 1942), American screenwriter * Anne Elder (1918–1976), Australian poet. * Brad Elder (born 1975), American professional golfer * Brenda Elder, English actress * Brian Elder, Michigan politician * Bruce Elder (other) * Bryce Elder (born 1999), American baseball player * Callum Elder (born 1995), A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Elder
''The Elder'' is an unreleased independent film adaptation of the 1981 Kiss concept album, '' Music from "The Elder"''. The film's plot derives from that concept, devised by Kiss co-founder Gene Simmons. The film was being produced by British author and musician Seb Hunter and partner Owen Oakeshott. The film was not acknowledged or sanctioned by Kiss or their management. As of 2024 the film remains unreleased. Premise In April 2014, a new, synthetic variant of the bird-flu virus (H5N1) was 'accidentally' released into South East England by American pharmaceutical giant Blackwell Corp, as a consequence of which, 99.9% of the local population perished. Ten years after this unprecedented catastrophe, in the continued absence of any centralised infrastructure, Blackwell (Steve Webster) himself now personally oversees the remaining 0.1% with his own, heavily armed, roving Priesthood. The Citizenship's highest honour is to become one of the Chosen - the latest of whom, just a boy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mole Man
The Mole Man (Harvey Rupert Elder) is a supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is depicted as a recurring foe of the Fantastic Four and was the first villain they ever faced. His schemes usually consist of trying to rule the surface of the Earth with the aid of his " Moloids", mole-human hybrids over whom he rules. The character has had numerous appearances in other media, usually on television and video games. The character will appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film '' The Fantastic Four: First Steps'' (2025). Publication history Created by artist Jack Kirby and writer Stan Lee, the character first appeared in '' The Fantastic Four'' #1 (Nov. 1961). The character's name was at the time spelled "Moleman" in one word. The spelling "Mole Man" came in ''The Fantastic Four'' #22 (Jan. 1964). Fictional character biography The Mole Man was originally Harvey Rupert Elder, an American nuclear engineer and explorer. Elder was socially shunn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elders Of The Universe
The Elders of the Universe are a group of supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The Collector was the first Elder to appear, and featured in '' The Avengers'' #28 (May 1966), but the idea that he was a member of a group known as the Elders was not introduced until ''The Avengers'' #174 (Aug. 1978). Fictional history The Elders of the Universe are the last survivors of otherwise extinct races. Each discovered that they had potentially infinite lifespans, dependent on maintaining the will to continue living. They are thus known for their personal obsessions (such as collecting, contests of strategy or strength, and various fields of study), each of which is pursued fanatically. While the characters are not truly cosmic entities, all have achieved some cosmic level of power and knowledge related to their particular pursuit. The first encounter with the heroes of Earth occurs when the Collector came to Earth seeking to expand his collection. Lat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
