DESCENT GROUP — The important constituent part of Etruscan social structure, which represented the family through time and was extensively celebrated in ancestral cults. Studies of burial groups may give an indication of the precise formation of the descent… … Historical Dictionary of the Etruscans
Descent into the Depths of the Earth — The cover of the Descent into the Depths of the Earth compilation module, with art by Jim Roslof. The artwork depicts a party of adventurers fighting a band of kuo toa. Code D1–2 Rules required Advanced Dungeons Dragons 1st editio … Wikipedia
Groups claiming an affiliation with the ancient Israelites — After the fall of the Kingdom of Israel (Northern Kingdom) and Kingdom of Judea (Southern Kingdom), there have been several groups who have either fled the Land of Israel, or who were removed and enslaved commencing a diaspora from ancient Israel … Wikipedia
descent — noun 1 movement down ADJECTIVE ▪ fast, rapid, swift (esp. BrE) ▪ slow ▪ steep ▪ gentle, gradual … Collocations dictionary
descent group — These are kin groups who are lineal descendants of a common ancestor. Unilineal descent is either matrilineal (if traced through the mother) or patrilineal (traced through the father s line). Bilateral descent can be traced through either line.… … Dictionary of sociology
Bilateral descent — For other uses, see Bilateral (disambiguation). The Himba of Namibia live under a tribal structure based on bilateral descent. Bilateral descent is a system of family lineage in which the relatives on the mother s side and father s side are… … Wikipedia
bilateral descent — See descent groups … Dictionary of sociology
unilineal descent — See descent groups … Dictionary of sociology
Ethnic groups in the Philippines — Map of the ethnic groups of the Philippines by province. Shade per province is determined on which group has the highest number of people; several provinces may be split into several ethnic groups. The Philippine islands are inhabited by number… … Wikipedia
List of lists of ethnic groups — The following is a list of lists of ethnic groups: By region * Africa ** North Africa ** Horn of Africa ** Sub Saharan Africa * Americas (indigenous) ** Brazil ** USA *** Alaska *** Hawaii ** Canada * Asia ** Southeast Asia *** Vietnam *** Laos… … Wikipedia
