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Place Setting Tags > period: Biblical

Judith
(Biblical)Judith, whose name translates from the Hebrew as "Jewess" or "Praised," was a widow of noble rank living in the Jewish city of Bethulia during 6th century B.C. During the... Read more

Sophia
(Mythic)The goddess of wisdom has appeared in nearly every society in a variety of different manifestations, including Athena, Greek goddess of wisdom and military victory; Minerva, the Roman goddess... Read more

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