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The article examines the origin of the trope of the crocodile bird in Egyptian culture and its dissemination in classical, Islamic, and Jewish traditions. It discusses whether the crocodile bird actually existed and which bird species could be identified with it. The text describes various versions of a story about the friendship between a crocodile and a bird that was widespread in ancient literature. It also points out that the trochilus may be mentioned in Byzantine poetry and in Horapollo's treatise on hieroglyphs. However, there is no clear evidence for the depiction of the trochilus in visual art. The article describes the origin and dissemination of the trochilus trope, a narrative about a bird that cleans the teeth of a crocodile. The story originated in ancient Egypt and was passed down in various cultures, including Greek, Roman, Islamic, and Jewish traditions. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the discussion on interference with the freedom to practice, a profession according to Art. Topics include fee schedules for the liberal professions containing the state determination of fee rates for freelance services within the framework of the service or treatment contract; and range of services converting to the "new" statutory ordinance with essentially no impact on volume and costs.

The article discusses the topic of polytheism in ancient Greece. The author argues that it is important to not only consider individual gods, but also the various configurations and relationships between the gods. A case study is presented on a decree from the city of Mytilene, which lists different gods. The article emphasizes the importance of examining such lists and configurations in order to deepen the understanding of Greek polytheism. The role of Zeus and other gods in different configurations is also discussed. The representation of the divine family in visual arts is also mentioned, emphasizing the need for further research to deepen the understanding of the complex portrayal of the gods in Greek mythology. [Extracted from the article]

The Trundholm sun chariot is characterized by extraordinary aesthetics. The front and the back side of the Trundholm disc represent through their difference in brilliance and decoration a separate concept -- the Sun and the Moon. The analysis of these exquisite decorations demonstrates that the Bronze Age people had profound astronomical knowledge of the movements of these heavenly bodies. Taken together, the front and the back side of the disc form a complete picture, one which already contains the Metonic cycle. The mathematics of the ornamentation on both sides is also of great potency and beauty. The Trundholm disc is thus the key to understanding the Nordic style and its underlying creation myth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reviews several articles which appeared in the periodical "Circolo Medievistico Romano," including "Leggere i testamenti pisani, 1350-1420" by Sylvie Duval on January 23, 2014, "Giovanni Burckardo e l'immagine dei curiali tedeschi a Roma nel primo Rinascimento," by Tobias Daniels on February 19, 2014 and "Committenza artistica nelle signorie urbane dell'Italia centrale alla fine del Medioevo," by Jean-Baptiste Delzant on March 18, 2014.

This essay is about guidance and orientation systems in libraries and wants to point to the aspects which are responsible for clients to find their destinations in an easy way. It begins with the psychological bases for spatial orientation, before the architectural and interior design possibilities are examined. Then the basic principles for the design and placement of orientation systems (signs, electronic navigation systems and print products) are shown. The last part shows, what libraries can do themselves and in cooperation with specialists and how they should proceed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]