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Ellie Fisher
Ellie, or Elly, is a given name, usually feminine. The name stands on its own or can be a shortened form of any of the numerous female names beginning with the syllable El-, in particular Eleanor or Elizabeth and Elvira. It can also be a short form of Elena, Michelle, Elnaz, Elham, Elaheh, Eliana, Eloise, Emelia, Elisa, Ellisha, Elisha, Elesha, Shelly, Eleni, or Petronella and as a masculine name of Eleazer, Elliot, Elron, or Elston. In Greek mythology, Ellie ( Helle) was the daughter of Athamas and Nephele; sister of Phrixus. Notable people named Ellie Women * Elly Ameling (born 1933), Dutch soprano * Elly Appel-Vessies (born 1952), Dutch tennis player * Ellie Bamber (born 1997), English actress * Ellie Beaven (born 1980), English actress * Elly Beinhorn (1907–2007), German pilot * Ellie Black (born 1995), Canadian artistic gymnast * Ellie Blackburn (born 1995), Australian rules footballer * Elly Blanksma-van den Heuvel (born 1959), Dutch politician * Elly Botbijl (born ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ancient Greek
Ancient Greek includes the forms of the Greek language used in ancient Greece and the ancient world from around 1500 BC to 300 BC. It is often roughly divided into the following periods: Mycenaean Greek (), Dark Ages (), the Archaic period (), and the Classical period (). Ancient Greek was the language of Homer and of fifth-century Athenian historians, playwrights, and philosophers. It has contributed many words to English vocabulary and has been a standard subject of study in educational institutions of the Western world since the Renaissance. This article primarily contains information about the Epic and Classical periods of the language. From the Hellenistic period (), Ancient Greek was followed by Koine Greek, which is regarded as a separate historical stage, although its earliest form closely resembles Attic Greek and its latest form approaches Medieval Greek. There were several regional dialects of Ancient Greek, of which Attic Greek developed into Koine. Dia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elliot
Elliot (also spelled Eliot, Elliotte, Elliott, Eliott and Elyot) is a personal name which can serve as either a surname or a given name. Although the given name has historically been given to males, females have increasingly been given the name as well in the United States. Surname origin Differences in spelling can be distinguished in this rhyme: The double L and single T / Descent from Minto and Wolflee, / The double T and single L / Mark the old race in Stobs that dwell. / The single L and single T / The Eliots of St Germans be, / But double T and double L, / Who they are nobody can tell. Scotland The origin of the Scottish surname is obscure, due to much of the genealogy of the Eliott clan being burnt in the destruction of the castle at Stobs in 1712. The clan society usually accepts that the name originated from the town and river Elliot in Angus, Scotland. Other sources claim that the Scottish surnames (Eliott, Elliot) originate from the Ellot Scottish border-clan, f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellie Beaven
Ellie Beaven (born 24 January 1980) is an English actress. Early life and education Beaven was born Ellen Patricia Beaven in Hammersmith, Greater London on 24 January 1980. Her mother Jennifer was born in Pakistan, which Beaven revealed in a newspaper interview while working on the TV series Down to Earth in 2001. She was educated at St Mary's R.C. Primary School in Isleworth, before then being educated at Gumley House Convent School, Isleworth. Career Film & television Bevan's acting debut was in 1988 in the film '' Buster'' where she played the young Nicky Edwards alongside Phil Collins. Another one of her first roles included Earth Warp where she starred in all 10 episodes. In 1991 she played the role of young Ada Corishant in the TV mini-series "The Mysteries of the Dark Jungle". After parts in ''The Laughter of God'', '' Mole's Christmas'' and ''The Snow Queen'' (the latter two being shows she provided voices for), she also provided voices for two other animated series, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ellie Bamber
Eleanor Elizabeth Bamber (born 2 February 1997) is an English actress. She won third prize at the Ian Charleson Awards for her 2017 performance in ''The Lady from the Sea'' at the Donmar Warehouse. On television, she is known for her roles in the BBC series ''Les Misérables'' (2018), ''The Trial of Christine Keeler'' (2019–2020), and '' The Serpent'' (2021), and the Disney+ series ''Willow'' (2022). She appeared in Tom Ford's film ''Nocturnal Animals'' (2016). Early life Bamber was born in Surrey, England, and has a younger brother, Lucas. Her father, David, works in finance and her mother, Zoe, is her manager. She was privately educated at Hawley Place School (Hurst Lodge School), Eagle House School and Wellington College and was awarded drama scholarships. Career Theatre At the age of 12, Bamber became the youngest member of the Players' Theatre Club. At the age of 13 she was chosen by Sir Trevor Nunn to play the role of ‘Young Jenny’ in his production of ''Aspects o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elly Appel-Vessies
Elly Appel-Vessies (27 July 1952 - 16 July 2022) was a former professional tennis player from the Netherlands. Since retiring, she played some seniors tennis. Appel-Vessies' best performance in the singles competition at a Grand Slam championship was at the 1975 French Open when she reached the third round. Her best performance in a doubles tournament at a major was at the 1976 French Open when she and Virginia Ruzici reached the quarterfinals. She also played 30 times for the Netherlands Fed Cup team The Netherlands Billie Jean King Cup team represents the Netherlands in the Billie Jean King Cup tennis competition and are governed by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Lawn Tennis Bond. They currently compete in World Group II. Current team ''Most re ..., winning 17 matches and losing 13. She helped the team retain its place in the World Group during her time as a professional. Appel-Vessies died on 16 July 2022 at the age of 69. Career finals Singles: 1 (1 title) Doubles: 1 (1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elly Ameling
Elisabeth Sara "Elly" Ameling (born 8 February 1933) is a retired Dutch soprano, who was particularly known for lieder recitals and for performing works by Johann Sebastian Bach. Performing with distinguished pianists and ensembles around the globe, she was awarded various honours and recording prizes. Career Ameling was born in Rotterdam where she grew up. She later sang with Pierre Bernac. She won the first prize during the International Vocal Competition 's-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands (1956) and the ''Concours International de Musique'' in Geneva (1958). After her professional début as a concert singer in Rotterdam in 1953, she performed for more than forty years in virtually every major cultural centre in the world. She appeared with most of the leading international orchestras and conductors, including Seiji Ozawa, André Previn, Wolfgang Sawallisch, Neville Marriner, Karl Münchinger and Edo de Waart. She made her career mainly as a concert and lieder singer with some ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Phrixus
In Greek mythology Phrixus (; also spelt Phryxus; el, Φρίξος, ''Phrixos'' means "standing on end, bristling") was the son of Athamas, king of Boeotia, and Nephele (a goddess of clouds). He was the twin brother of Helle and the father of Argus, Phrontis, Melas and Cytisorus by Chalciope ( Iophassa), daughter of Aeetes, king of Colchis. Mythology Phrixus and Helle (also known as Ellie) were hated by their stepmother, Ino. She hatched a devious plot to get rid of the twins, roasting all of Boeotia's crop seeds so they would not grow. The local farmers, frightened of famine, asked a nearby oracle for assistance. Ino bribed the men sent to the oracle to lie and tell the others that the oracle required the sacrifice of Phrixus and Helle. Before they were killed, though, Phrixus and Helle were rescued by a flying, or swimming, ram with golden wool sent by Nephele, their natural mother; their starting point is variously recorded as Halos in Thessaly and Orchomenus in Boeo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nephele
In Greek mythology, Nephele (; Ancient Greek: Νεφέλη from νέφος ''nephos'' "cloud"; Latinized to ''Nubes'') was a cloud nymph who figured prominently in the story of Phrixus and Helle. Mythology Greek myth has it that Nephele is the cloud whom Zeus created in the image of Hera to trick Ixion to test his integrity after displaying his lust for Hera during a feast as a guest of Zeus. Ixion's restraint failed him, and he assaulted Nephele, eventually fathering the Centaurs (through Imbros or CentaurosApollodorus, Epitome 1.20). Nephele married Athamas, and had twins, a son, Phrixus, and a daughter, Helle. Athamas then divorced her for Ino, who hatched a devious plot to get rid of the twins, roasting all the town's crop seeds so they would not grow. The local farmers, frightened of famine, asked a nearby oracle for assistance. Ino bribed the men sent to the oracle to lie and tell the others that the oracle required the sacrifice of Phrixus. Before he was killed thou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athamas
In Greek mythology, Athamas (; grc, Ἀθάμας, Athámas) was a Boeotian king.Apollodorus1.9.1/ref> Family Athamas was formerly a Thessalian prince and the son of King Aeolus of Aeolia and Enarete, daughter of Deimachus. He was the brother of Salmoneus, Sisyphus, Cretheus, Perieres, Deioneus, Magnes, Calyce, Canace, Alcyone, Pisidice and Perimede. Athamas sired several children by his first wife, the goddess Nephele, and his other wives Ino and Themisto. Nephele first bore to him twins, a son Phrixus and a daughter Helle;Apollodorus1.9.1 Hyginus, ''Fabulae'1/ref> and also a second son, Makistos. He subsequently married Ino, daughter of Cadmus, with whom he had two children: Learches and Melicertes. By the daughter of Hypseus, Themisto, he was the father of Sphincius and OrchomenusHyginus, ''Fabulae'1/ref> or Schoeneus and Leucon and also, Erythrius and Ptous.Apollodorus, 1.9.2; Tzetzes on Lycophron, 22 Mythology Phrixus and Helle were hated by their stepm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helle (mythology)
Helle (; , Héllē), or Ellie, sometimes also called (), was a character in Greek mythology who figured prominently in the story of Jason and the Argonauts. Mythology Phrixus, son of King Athamas of Boeotia and the half-nymph Nephele, along with his twin sister, Helle, were hated by their stepmother, Ino. Ino hatched a devious plot to get rid of the twins, roasting all the town's crop seeds so they would not grow. The local farmers, frightened of famine, asked a nearby oracle for assistance. Ino bribed the men sent to the oracle to lie and tell the others that the oracle required the sacrifice of Phrixus. Before he was killed though, Phrixus and Helle were rescued by a flying golden ram sent by Nephele, their natural mother. Helle fell off the ram into the Hellespont (which was subsequently named after her) and either died or was rescued by Poseidon and turned into a sea-goddess, but Phrixus survived all the way to Colchis, where King Aeetes took him in and treated him kindly, g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eleni (given Name)
Eleni is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is a phonetic spelling of the Modern Greek name "Ελένη", whose ancient version, Ἑλένη, is anglicized as Helen. Popular diminutives and nicknames include: ''Elenitsa'', ''Elenaki'', ''Elena'', ''Lena'', ''Lenio'', ''Lenners'', ''Nitsa'', “Leroy”. Eleni may refer to: People *Eleni of Ethiopia (died 1522), Ethiopian empress * Eleni Andriola (born 1986), Greek gymnast *Eleni Artymata (born 1986), Greek sprinter * Eleni Avlonitou (born 1958), Greek swimmer *Eleni Bakopanos (born 1954), Greek-born Canadian politician * Eleni Benson (born 1983), Greek footballer *Eleni Christofi (born 1998), Greek tennis player * Eleni Cubitt, Greek-born British film maker *Eleni Daniilidou (born 1982), Greek tennis player *Eleni Doika (born 1995), Greek gymnast * Eleni Donta (born 1980), Greek marathon runner * Eleni Filandra (born 1984), Greek runner *Eleni Foskett (born 1998), British actress * Eleni Fotiadou Küreman (1921–2001), ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elisa (given Name)
Elisa is a feminine given name. It is of Phoenician origin. According to legend, the first queen of Carthage was Elissa (also known as Dido). Another opinion is that it is a shortened form of Elisabeth, a variant of the Biblical name Elizabeth. For other uses, see Elisa (other). Closely related names include Elissa, Eliza, Lisa, Elsa, Elisha, and the French form Élise. People with this name * Elisa Badenes, Spanish ballet dancer * Elisa Berroeta, Chilean wood engraver, illustrator * Élisa Bonaparte (1777–1820), sister of Napoleon * Elisa Carrillo Cabrera (born 1981), Mexican ballet dancer * Elisa Christy (born 1917), Mexican actress and dancer * Elisa Di Francisca (born 1982), Italian fencer * Elisa Donovan (born 1971), American actress * Lisvel Elisa Eve (born 1991), Dominican Republic volleyball player * Elisa Fiorillo (born 1969), American singer * Elisa Georgiou (born 1994), Greek Cypriot model * Elisa Iorio (born 2003), Italian artistic gymnast * Elisa Izqu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
