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The Mymble's Daughter
A large number of characters appear in the ''Moomin'' series by Tove Jansson. The original Swedish names are given with the etymologies and word associations suggested by Yvonne Bertills in her 2003 dissertation. Main characters Moomintroll Moomintroll ( – invented mumin + troll, "troll"; also simply Moomin) is the protagonist of most of the books. In the cartoon strip Moomintroll finds himself beset by endless problems. He is a "moomin" – a little white troll with a hippopotamus-like big round snout. Moomin is very close with Snorkmaiden. They have a very sweet and romantic relationship in the early books. However, later on he and Snorkmaiden are not seen together as often and after ‘Moominland Midwinter’ Moomin refers to Snorkmaiden as a friend. How their relationship is portrayed varies between adaptations. For example, the 1990 animated series shows him consistently, if shyly, returning her affections. His best friend is Snufkin. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moomin Kuva
The Moomins (, ) are the central characters in a series of novels, short stories, picture books, and a comic strip by the Swedish-speaking population of Finland, Finnish writer and illustrator Tove Jansson, originally published in Swedish language, Swedish by Finnish publisher Schildts. They are a family of white, round fairy-tale characters with large snouts that make them resemble the hippopotamus. However, despite this resemblance, the Moomin family are trolls who live in a house in Moominvalley. Between 1945 and 1993, #List of books, nine books were released in the series, together with five Picture book, picture books and a Moomin comic strips, comic strip. The Moomins have inspired #TV series and films, numerous television series, films, and two theme parks: Moomin World in Naantali, Finland, and Akebono Children's Forest Park in Hannō, Saitama, Japan. Etymology There are two different stories of how the term ''moomintroll'' was invented. On one occasion, Jansson e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Joxter
A large number of characters appear in the ''Moomin'' series by Tove Jansson. The original Swedish names are given with the etymologies and word associations suggested by Yvonne Bertills in her 2003 dissertation. Main characters Moomintroll Moomintroll ( – invented mumin + troll, "troll"; also simply Moomin) is the protagonist of most of the books. In the cartoon strip Moomintroll finds himself beset by endless problems. He is a "moomin" – a little white troll with a hippopotamus-like big round snout. Moomin is very close with Snorkmaiden. They have a very sweet and romantic relationship in the early books. However, later on he and Snorkmaiden are not seen together as often and after ‘ Moominland Midwinter’ Moomin refers to Snorkmaiden as a friend. How their relationship is portrayed varies between adaptations. For example, the 1990 animated series shows him consistently, if shyly, returning her affections. His best friend is Snufkin. Snufkin is inspired by Atos Wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Exploits Of Moominpappa
''The Exploits of Moominpappa'', first published in 1950 and then considerably revised in 1968 under the title ''Moominpappa's Memoirs'', is the fourth book in the Moomin series by Tove Jansson. The story found in this book is mentioned in the previous Moomin books, as Moominpappa writes his memoirs in those stories. Unlike ''Comet in Moominland'' and ''Finn Family Moomintroll'', both versions of the novel were translated into English. ''Exploits of Moominpappa'' forms the basis of episodes 62, 63 and 64 in the 1990 TV series. Plot Moominpappa has written his autobiography of his amazing life, and he tells it to his son Moomintroll, and to Moomintroll's friends, Sniff and Snufkin. In his tale, he at first was left at an orphanage, but after finding it boring and disliking the strict headmistress Hemulen, he leaves and meets a new friend, Hodgkin. Hodgkins and Moominpappa meet the Joxter ( Snufkin's father) and the Muddler (Sniff's father). Together they build a boat, in whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hedgehog
A hedgehog is a spiny mammal of the subfamily Erinaceinae, in the eulipotyphlan family Erinaceidae. There are 17 species of hedgehog in five genera found throughout parts of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and in New Zealand by introduction. There are no hedgehogs native to Australia and no living species native to the Americas. However, the extinct genus '' Amphechinus'' was once present in North America. Hedgehogs share distant ancestry with shrews (family Soricidae), with gymnures possibly being the intermediate link, and they have changed little over the last 15 million years. Like many of the first mammals, they have adapted to a nocturnal way of life. Their spiny protection resembles that of porcupines, which are rodents, and echidnas, a type of monotreme. Etymology The name ''hedgehog'' came into use around the year 1450, derived from the Middle English , from , , because it frequents hedgerows, and , , from its piglike snout. Other names that are used are ''urchin' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Myrmecoleon
The Myrmecoleon or Ant-lion is a fantastical animal from classical times, possibly derived from an error in the Septuagint version of the book of Job, reappearing in the Greek Christian ''Physiologus'' of the 3rd or 4th century A.D. It is found in Medieval bestiaries such as the ''Hortus Sanitatis'' of Jacob Meydenbach. It is also referenced in some sources as a Formicaleon (Antlion), Formicaleun or Mirmicioleon. Myrmecoleon comes from the Greek words for ant (μύρμηξ yrmeks and lion (λέων eon. Note that the ''Aberdeen Bestiary'' describes "There is a stone in the sea which is called in Latin ''mermecoleon'' and in Greek ''concasabea'', because it is both hollow and round. It is, moreover, divided into two parts, so that if it wants to, it can close up. The stone lies at the bottom of the sea and comes to life early in the morning. When it rises from its resting-place to the surface of the sea, it opens its mouth and takes in some heavenly dew, and the rays of the sun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moominvalley In November
''Moominvalley in November'' (Swedish language, Swedish: ''Sent i november'', 'Late in November') is the ninth and final book in the Moomin series by Finland, Finnish author Tove Jansson, and was first published in her native Swedish language, Swedish in 1970, and in English in 1971. Set contemporaneously with her previous novel ''Moominpappa at Sea'' (1965), it is the only installment in the series where the titular Moomin family are actually absent. Instead it focuses on a set of other characters, including Snufkin, who come to live at Moominhouse during the onset of winter whilst its inhabitants are away, and the various interactions which they have with each other. Like ''Moominpappa at Sea'', the work is more somber in tone than previous books in the series, and it has been suggested that this is a direct result of the death of Jansson's mother, Signe Hammarsten-Jansson, during the year that it was written. Because of this, it has been described as being a "textbook on lettin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Moomin (1990 TV Series)
''Moomin'' is an anime television series produced by Telescreen (company), Telecable Benelux B.V. and animated by Telescreen Japan. Based on the ''Moomin'' novels and Moomin comic strips, comic strips by the Finnish people, Finnish illustrator and author Tove Jansson and her brother Lars Jansson (cartoonist), Lars Jansson, it was the third anime adaptation of the property and the first to receive distribution in different countries worldwide. ''Moomin'' first aired on TV Tokyo from April 12, 1990, to October 3, 1991. The series had also been dubbed into English and aired on CBBC (TV channel), CBBC in United Kingdom during the same year. ''Moomin'' takes place in the peaceful rural land of Moominvalley, where a young Moomintroll, Moomin along with his parents Moominpappa and Moominmamma live in Moominhouse. The series follows the many adventures of Moomin and family, together with their friends, around Moominvalley and sometimes outside of it. Most of the stories involve discoverin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arrest Of Growth
Dwarfism is a condition of people and animals marked by unusually small size or short stature. In humans, it is sometimes defined as an adult height of less than , regardless of sex; the average adult height among people with dwarfism is . ''Disproportionate dwarfism'' is characterized by either short limbs or a short torso. In cases of ''proportionate dwarfism'', both the limbs and torso are unusually small. Intelligence is usually normal, and most people with it have a nearly normal life expectancy. People with dwarfism can usually bear children, although there are additional risks to the mother and child depending upon the underlying condition. The most common and recognizable form of dwarfism in humans (comprising 70% of cases) is achondroplasia, a genetic disorder whereby the limbs are diminutive. Growth hormone deficiency is responsible for most other cases. There are many other less common causes. Treatment of the condition depends on the underlying cause. Those with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Half-sister
A sibling is a relative that shares at least one parent with the other person. A male sibling is a brother, and a female sibling is a sister. A person with no siblings is an only child. While some circumstances can cause siblings to be raised separately (such as foster care or adoption), most societies have siblings grow up together. This causes the development of strong emotional bonds, with siblinghood considered a unique type of relationship. The emotional bond between siblings is often complicated and is influenced by factors such as parental treatment, birth order, personality, and personal experiences outside the family. Medically, a full-sibling is a first-degree relative and a half-sibling is a second-degree relative as they are related by 50% and 25%, respectively. Definitions The word ''sibling'' was reintroduced in 1903 in an article in '' Biometrika'', as a translation for the German ''Geschwister'', having not been used since Middle English, specifically 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mu (letter)
Mu, or my (; uppercase Μ, lowercase μ; Ancient Greek , or μυ—both ), is the twelfth letter of the Greek alphabet, representing the voiced bilabial nasal . In the system of Greek numerals it has a value of 40. Mu was derived from the Egyptian hieroglyphic symbol for water, which had been simplified by the Phoenicians and named after their word for water, to become 𐤌 (mem). Letters that derive from mu include the Roman M and the Cyrillic М, though the lowercase resembles a small Latin U (u). Names Ancient Greek In Greek, the name of the letter was written and pronounced . Modern Greek In Modern Greek, the letter is spelled and pronounced . In polytonic orthography, it is written with an acute accent: . Use as symbol The lowercase letter mu (μ) is used as a special symbol in many academic fields. Uppercase mu is not used, because it appears identical to Latin M. Prefix for units of measurement "μ" is used as a unit prefix denoting a facto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Micron
The micrometre (English in the Commonwealth of Nations, Commonwealth English as used by the International Bureau of Weights and Measures; SI symbol: μm) or micrometer (American English), also commonly known by the non-SI term micron, is a unit of length in the International System of Units (SI) equalling (SI standard prefix "micro-" = ); that is, one millionth of a metre (or one thousandth of a millimetre, , or about ). The nearest smaller common SI Unit, SI unit is the nanometre, equivalent to one thousandth of a micrometre, one millionth of a millimetre or one billionth of a metre (). The micrometre is a common unit of measurement for wavelengths of infrared radiation as well as sizes of biological cell (biology), cells and bacteria, and for grading wool by the diameter of the fibres. The width of a single human hair ranges from approximately 20 to . Examples Between 1 μm and 10 μm: * 1–10 μm – length of a typical bacterium * 3–8 μm – width of str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melody Of Moominvalley
A melody (), also tune, voice, or line, is a linear succession of musical tones that the listener perceives as a single entity. In its most literal sense, a melody is a combination of pitch and rhythm, while more figuratively, the term can include other musical elements such as tonal color. It is the foreground to the background accompaniment. A line or part need not be a foreground melody. Melodies often consist of one or more musical phrases or motifs, and are usually repeated throughout a composition in various forms. Melodies may also be described by their melodic motion or the pitches or the intervals between pitches (predominantly conjunct or disjunct or with further restrictions), pitch range, tension and release, continuity and coherence, cadence, and shape. Function and elements Johann Philipp Kirnberger argued: The Norwegian composer Marcus Paus has argued: Given the many and varied elements and styles of melody "many extant explanations f melodyconfin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
