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  • These paintings by Brunei with the central one titled Apotheosis of Washington.

    The Forgotten Symbol Dan Brown Omitted From The Lost Symbol 2009

  • They are called the Apotheosis because this is Lincoln being received in heaven by George Washington, the father of his country.

    Judging Lincoln 2002

  • Apotheosis yahooBuzzArticleHeadline = 'Apotheosis'; yahooBuzzArticleSummary = 'Article: How Holy Days became holidays.'

    Apotheosis 2008

  • PETERSON: "Apotheosis" means making into a God, making immortal.

    Lincoln in American Memory 1994

  • The two principal didactic poems are the "Apotheosis", on the dogma of the Trinity, and the "Hamartigenia", on the origin of sin.

    The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 12: Philip II-Reuss 1840-1916 1913

  • A deification ceremony was then performed 'Apotheosis'.

    WHAT REALLY HAPPENED Mike Rivero 2010

  • The closing 'Apotheosis', in which Apollo leads the three Muses towards Parnassus, brings together the various rhythmic elements of the work in music that is not just serenely beautiful but also seems to speak of something deeper and darker, something beyond reason and order.

    AvaxHome RSS: 2009

  • As might be guessed from the name of this series (Apotheosis), the book specifically deals with ascension to godhood, or at least the perceived ascension to god-like status by man and/or artificial intelligence.

    REVIEW: Prophets by S. Andrew Swann 2009

  • His latest book is Heretics (Feb 2010), the second volume in the Apotheosis Trilogy.

    MIND MELD: What Are The Coolest Robots in Science Fiction? 2010

  • Prophets by S. Andrew Swann is the first book in his new Apotheosis series.

    REVIEW: Prophets by S. Andrew Swann 2009

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  • Philosophy gives the deity stature to the truly great by the position of Apotheosis.( deemed godlike)

    May 15, 2013