Mythology - Greek - Arae

The Arae (Ara, in the singular) were the female spirit personifications of curses of the dead brought from the Underworld to haunt the people responsible for deaths. They are considered to be daughters of Nyx, the goddess personification of Night.

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[Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, 1808-1862]

Journal or Commonplace Book of Elizabeth Upshur Teackle, dating from 1809-1862. It includes letters, poetry, and personal writings of Elizabeth up until 1831. There are writings of her grandson, Upshur B. Quinby, found throughout. There are also loose inserts of letters and other papers.