History

Definition of barracks

The term barracón is the augmentative of barraca. Barraca is a construction developed with light materials and in a rough manner. A single-story building A barracón, therefore, is a large building erected with the characteristics of a barrack. It generally has a rectangular floor plan […]

Definition of anthropogony

An anthropogony is a religious or mythological story about the origin of human beings. The term can also refer to the beginnings of a culture. Related concepts There are anthropogony common to various peoples and others that are more specific. The main monotheistic religions, for example, present similar anthropogony. It should be noted that, just as anthropogony refers to the origin of the human being, […]

Definition of Arianism

Arianism is the doctrine of the priest and ascetic Arius. This thinker was opposed to the Holy Trinity, since he rejected the divinity of Jesus Christ. Consubstantiality Consubstantiality is the quality of being intrinsic or inherent to something, such that it constitutes an essential and inseparable part of its nature or substance. In the field of […]

Definition of vexillology

Vexiology is the discipline dedicated to the analysis of standards, banners and flags. This term comes from the Latin word vexillum (translatable as "banner") and includes the compositional element -logy, which refers to "study". Study of flags Vexillology is the discipline that deals with the scientific and systematic study of the […]

Definition of gabela

Gabela is a term that comes from the Italian word gabella, which in turn is derived from the Arabic qabála. The concept refers to a tax, a burden or a tribute that must be paid. Medieval Tax The notion is usually used to name a tax that was charged in the Middle Ages, more specifically to the lord […]

Definition of biennium

The biennium is a stage or phase with a duration of two years. Two-year period Two-year periods are biennia. What is produced every two years, meanwhile, is classified as biennial. It is important to mention that, according to the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the adjective biennial also refers to the period of time […]

Definition of Quaker

A Quaker is a member of a religious community that emerged in England in the mid-17th century. The doctrine of the Quakers, also known as Quakers, is characterized by the lack of ecclesiastical hierarchies and by not considering the development of external cults. The term comes from the English word quaker, which can be used to refer to the […]

Definition of mester

Mester is a synonym for menester that is used in rural areas. This is the first meaning mentioned by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. The idea of ​​menester, meanwhile, can refer to a need, to the lack of something, to a job or to something that is required for […]

Definition of real manufactures

Royal manufactures were industrial facilities built by monarchs under the Ancien Régime. Also known as royal factories, their development is linked to mercantilism (based on state intervention in the economy). Royal manufactures required a significant capital investment. In a single building they brought together the different stages of production […]

Definition of Brahmanism

Brahmanism is a religion that has Brahma as the supreme god. Originating in India, Brahmanism is considered a transition between Vedism and Hinduism. Brahma Brahma is the creator of the universe. He is one of the three supreme deities in the Hindu trimurti, along with Vishnu and Shiva, who represent the universe.