Hypatia of Alexandria was the first known woman scientist and the last famous Neoplatonist philosopher of Alexandria, Egypt.
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Is There Encoded Religious Meaning in the “Twelve Days of Christmas”?
by Les Hewittby Les HewittIs it true that the real meaning of the “Twelve Days of Christmas” song lies within encoded messages in the lyrics designed to teach Catholic lessons?