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Article: Ask Calliope.
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- Calliope
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- April 1, 2006
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[?] What does it mazel tov mean?
--Beth, 12, Web post
[!] The biblical term mazel means "planet," "star," or "sign of the zodiac." Gradually, mazel came to mean "a sign of luck." Tov is the Hebrew word for "good." Gradually the expression developed and is frequently heard at weddings and joyous occasions to wish someone good luck.
[?] What is Nibelungenlied?
--Meredith, 13, Web post
[!] The Nibelungenlied is a German epic poem that was written around A.D. 1 200 by an unknown Austrian living near the Danube River. The title translates into English as "Song of the Nibelungs." The first section of the poem focuses on a princess ...