"God"". The gothic rock band To/Die/For sings about the Land of Nod in the song ""Vale of Tears"", in the verse ""Sleep well my darling, and leave this vale of tears behind. Land of Nod is a better place"". English rocker Pete Doherty uses ""East of Eden"" as the title for a song he wrote for his band Babyshambles. The opening lyric to the song states ""I've been ""wandering"" East of Eden"" Musician/cartoonist Sean Hartter refers to ""Nod"" as a place with his ""The Man From Nod"" electronic/live music project. Here ""Nod"" is meant to be a wilderness of jumbled"
"Land of Nod The Land of Nod (, ""eretz-Nod"") is a place mentioned in the Book of Genesis of the Hebrew Bible, located ""on the east of Eden"" (""qidmat-‘Eden""), where Cain was exiled by God after Cain had murdered his brother Abel. According to Genesis 4:16: ""Nod"" (נוד) is the Hebrew root of the verb ""to wander"" (לנדוד). Therefore, to dwell in the land of Nod is usually taken to mean that one takes up a wandering life. Genesis 4:17 relates that after arriving in the Land of Nod, Cain's wife bore him a son, Enoch, in whose name he"
"and measures; transforming human culture from innocence into craftiness and deceit; establishing property lines; and building a fortified city. Nod is said to be outside of the presence or face of God. Origen defined Nod as the land of trembling and wrote that it symbolized the condition of all who forsake God. Early commentators treated it as the opposite of Eden (worse still than the land of exile for the rest of humanity). In the English tradition Nod was sometimes described as a desert inhabited only by ferocious beasts or monsters. Others interpreted Nod as dark or even underground—away from"
"The Land of Nod (band) The Land of Nod are a space rock/post-rock duo from Cheltenham, England, comprising guitarist Ant Walker and bass guitarist Dave Battersby. The band formed in the mid 1990s, the members having previously been in the bands Elegant Chaos, Lucid Dream, and Reverb. Walker and Battersby were augmented by a drum machine, and specialized in space rock/post-rock guitar instrumentals. At times the duo were joined by others including David Wrench (synthesizer/piano/cello). The band's first release was the track ""Floating around in the bubblebuzz"", which was released on the ""Voyage to the Cosmic Underworld: Volume One"" EP"
"their album ""The Whole World is Watching"", Morning Glory includes a reference to the Land of Nod in their song Gimme Heroin, as a metaphor for the ""nodding"" state achieved through heroin use. In 2015 the bands Ramallah and Sinners & Saints released a split 12"" entitled ""Back from the Land of Nod"". The Jim's Big Ego song “In my Cult mentions the Land of Nod. Land of Nod The Land of Nod (, ""eretz-Nod"") is a place mentioned in the Book of Genesis of the Hebrew Bible, located ""on the east of Eden"" (""qidmat-‘Eden""), where Cain was exiled by"
"the face of God. Augustine described unconverted Jews as dwellers in the land of Nod, which he defined as commotion and ""carnal disquietude"". Land of Nod is the name of a small hamlet in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It is located at the far end of a two-mile-long road which joins the A614 road at Holme-on-Spalding-Moor (). The name ""Land of Nod"" was accorded locally to the northerly 3,000 acres of the Great Plot lying north of Woburn, Massachusetts at its foundation in 1640-42, 'the name being probably suggested by a comparison of its forlorn condition - so"
"used the cloak to wish that the army of Ix would be driven from the land. Bud subsequently used the cloak to wish he would become Noland's best ruler. Noland is ruled by an absolute monarch, whose word is law. If the monarch is away, his counselors are to consult to the Book of the Law for guidance. If the king dies, the 47th person to enter the gates of Nole is to be the new king or queen. Although Noland is located in the same vicinity as Oz and other magical countries, magic is relatively uncommon there, judging by"
"the land of Nod is the home in exile of Caine, the first vampire. God's curse upon Caine is interpreted as transforming him and his line into vampires. The biblical quote is mentioned in the ""Command & Conquer"" video game, and is thought to be the origin of the name for the Brotherhood of Nod, as the group's charismatic leader is also known only as Kane. Kane's command center, known as the Temple of Nod, also houses a coffin bearing the name Abel upon its surface, and the preserved body of his most trusted officer, Seth (in reference to the"
"is the primary home of different peoples. The Westland is the homeland primarily of the elves, while the Northland is mostly inhabited by trolls and the Eastland is the home mostly of dwarves and gnomes. The Southland is primarily the homeland of humans. Maps of the Four Lands: The Word & Void series (also called The Word and The Void) focuses on John Ross and Nest Freemark, forced acquaintances who use magic given to them from the Word to prevent mankind from being overcome by the demonic forces of the Void. The trilogy consists of ""Running with the Demon"", ""A"
"him settle in the land of Nod. Greenspoon says, ""The root of the Hebrew verb 'to wander' is ""n-w-d"" and ""the proper name 'Nod' derives from the same root as the verb 'to wander'... What sort of settling is Cain likely to experience in a land whose very name connotes (constant) wandering?"" Greenspoon says Aaron's response to getting caught after making the golden calf is humorous. ""Does Aaron come clean when confronted by his enraged brother...? Not exactly. He does attempt to shift blame—""You know this people is bent on evil"". He also admits to asking the people for their"
"named Land of Nod on the album ""Traveler"". Dead Can Dance named the sixth song of their 1984 self entitled debut Dead Can Dance ""East of Eden"". Tom Waits mentions the land of Nod in his song ""Singapore"" from the 1985 album ""Rain Dogs: ""We sail tonight for Singapore, we're all as mad as hatters here I've fallen for a tawny Moor, took off to the land of Nod..."" Bob Dylan's song ""Tweedle Dee & Tweedle Dum"" from the 2001 album ""Love and Theft"" refers to those ""Livin' in the Land of Nod, Trustin' their fate to the hands of"
"""Land of Nod"". Contemporary Christian Music and country music artist Susan Ashton, in her debut album ""Wakened by the Wind"", released a song called ""The Land of Nod."" It warned against being too comfortable slumbering in exile. Canadian indie band Stars mentions the Land of Nod in the title track to their album ""The Comeback EP"": ""Just got back from the land of Nod..."" Classic rock band Journey mentions the east of Eden in their song ""Frontiers"" from their 1983 ""Frontiers"": ""And all the heroes have gone east of Eden, we all need new frontiers."" Trey Anastasio has a track"
"built the first city. ""Nod"" () is the Hebrew root of the verb ""to wander"" (). Therefore, to dwell in the land of Nod can mean to live a wandering life. Gesenius defines () as follows: TO BE MOVED, TO BE AGITATED (Arab. ناد Med. Waw id.), used of a reed shaken by the wind, 1Ki.14:15; hence ""to wander, to be a fugitive"", Jer. 4:1; Gen. 4:12, 14; Ps.56:9; ""to flee"", Ps. 11:1; Jer. 49:30. Figuratively, Isa. 17:11, ""the harvest has fled"" [""but see ,"" which some take in this place as the subst.]. Much as Cain's name is connected"
"Noland (Oz) The Kingdom of Noland is a fictional region neighboring the Land of Oz. Its capital is Nole and it is ruled by the boy King Bud. Bud, the orphaned son of a fisherman (whose name is unknown), is often aided by his sister Fluff. It was Fluff who received the magic cloak (a garment which is able to grant each wearer one wish) from the fairies. Noland was once attacked by Queen Zixi of the Land of Ix, who wished to obtain the magic cloak. The army of Ix was defeated when one of King Bud's royal counselors"
"Yes!""; the humans then realize that Martians - collectively known as ""Thoth"" - visited ancient Egypt, where they gave humans the gift of writing and were perceived as gods. The Thoth are neither animal nor plant, but something else altogether, which humans could consider to be in-between a plant and an animal judging by the standards set by life which has evolved on planet Earth. The Thoth do not sleep, nor eat or drink. For a few hours each Martian day they stick their beaks into the Martian soil, from which they gain nutrients in a similar way to how"
"wild places and bring icy death with their touch. Generally only Toth sorcerers remain as wights, their spirits presumably having been stronger than their non-magical fellows. Nomen are black-coated shaggy creatures that lumber on all fours in preference to an upright gait. They are crafty nocturnal hunters who prefer small packs to seeking prey alone. Their hands are clawed, and their eyes are red and seemingly glow in the dark. Nomen will drop on unwary travelers from a forest canopy rather than attempt a direct confrontation. They use basic weapons, favoring the spear most of all. Nomen can be found"
"land, traveling across the long bridge on his horse, Agro. Unknown to the player, prior to entering the forbidden land Wander had stolen an ancient sword, which is the only weapon capable of slaying the colossi of the forbidden land. Led to the massive Shrine of Worship at the center of the region, Wander carries with him the body of a maiden named Mono. A moment later, several man-like shadowy creatures appear and prepare to attack Wander before he easily dismisses them with a wave of the ancient sword in his possession. After vanquishing the shadow creatures, the voice of"
"Middle-earth or to corrupt the Fellowship's Ringbearer. The other player controls the Free Peoples and tries to hold back the Shadow long enough to move the Fellowship into Mount Doom and destroy the Ring. A Free Peoples military victory is also possible, but the Shadow's power is overwhelming. The board depicts northwestern Middle-earth, divided into territories. Some lands form nations while broad swatches sit unclaimed. The Free Peoples are the nations of Gondor and Rohan, the Elves (Rivendell, Lórien, the Woodland Realm, and the Gray Havens), the Dwarves (the settlements in Erebor, the Iron Hills and the Blue Mountains) and"
"centering on the fictional land of Tír na nÓg. As the story goes, this land is entered by crossing the enchanted mists into a world existing parallel to this one. Faerie folk and humans share this world, however, not always peacefully. The ruling body in this land is referred to as the Greater Fey, who wield powers that help keep their citizens lawful. Conflicts are abated quickly by the Greater Fey and their human Triads. A Triad is created by the Greater Fey which choose humans who have proven themselves to be strong, brave and clever. They consist of Cavaliers,"
"the characters' stunned reactions to the magic cloak's powers. Noland is one of the locations where ""Queen Zixi of Ix"" and the movie ""(The Magic Cloak of Oz)"" take place. Zixi, Bud, and Fluff attended Ozma's birthday party in ""The Road to Oz"". Noland (Oz) The Kingdom of Noland is a fictional region neighboring the Land of Oz. Its capital is Nole and it is ruled by the boy King Bud. Bud, the orphaned son of a fisherman (whose name is unknown), is often aided by his sister Fluff. It was Fluff who received the magic cloak (a garment which"
"Tribe of Gad.() The word means ""no pasture,""() ""no word"" or ""no communication"". Possible locations are: Lo-debar Lo-debar was a town in the Old Testament in Gilead not far from Mahanaim, north of the Jabbok river () in ancient Israel. It is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as the home of Machir, a contemporary of David. (2 Samuel 9:4,5). Lo-debar was also considered a low place town in biblical times. Mephibosheth, son of Jonathan was living in Lo-debar. King David showed loving kindness to Jonathan's son Mephibosheth by bringing him from Lo-debar and having him eat at the King's table"
"has ""virtualized"" himself in a virtual world known as ""NOD"" in order to communicate secretly with Blake. The twins hire James to work undercover at a gamer colony called, GAME and there James uncovers other mysteries including a number of suicides among Billy's friends, known as ""the Jackanapes"". It turns out that Billy has begun an ARG based in NOD at a replica of the castle from the Marquis de Sade's, ""The 120 Days of Sodom"". Finally, James penetrates a group working on a project they hope will usher in a whole new era of sensual technology. The novel is"
"the island. He forced his way into the garden to see the child. He stayed there for a day and a night and when he came out, he never spoke of what he saw. Soon after, he disbanded his army and formed a community to protect the god, which became known as the Nom, of which he was the leader. Noman learned the secret of true strength and he passed his knowledge to his brothers and sisters and they too became strong. Members of the Nom are called Nomana, or the Noble Warriors. The Noble Warriors do not use weapons"
"It is a retention of the real world map with country names and borders randomly rearranged. For example, the player starts off at the Kingdom of Hong Kong, which is where Australia is in the real world map, whereas Australia of Untitled is located mainly in the Middle East. Each country's climate and culture also bear no resemblance to their real life counterparts. Iceland, for example, is covered in snow. This arrangement is meant to be a mockery of general ignorance in geography. The population of Untitled has long been dominated by the Church of Noobism. Until recently, the world"
"forbidden land, seeking its assistance in reviving Mono. Dormin offers to revive her in exchange for Wander destroying the sixteen colossi. ""Dormin"", which spells ""Nimrod"" backwards, has been speculated to be a reference to the body of the biblical King Nimrod which was cut up and scattered. Lord Emon is a shaman who narrates a vision in the game's introduction, vaguely explaining the origin of the land Wander has come to, and emphasizing that entry to this place is forbidden. He is portrayed as having extensive knowledge regarding the nature and containment of Dormin, and the ability to use powerful"
"in 'The Crutch' on his 2010 album ""I'm New Here"". American hardcore punk act Trash Talk released a single titled ""East of Eden"" in 2009. Scottish rock band Big Country included a song ""East of Eden"" on their album titled ""Steeltown"". Rapper Vinnie Paz refers to the land of nod in the song ""Books Of Blood: The coming of the Tan"": ""You have entered the Land Of Nod now, face the deafening thunders And the spiritual wonders"". Australian Black Metal band Lustration included the song ""3061 BC Land of Nod Somewhere East of Eden"" on their 2012 album ""Psymbolik"". On"
"Nations, have dissolved. Those countries relatively untouched by the Brotherhood of Nod and tiberium begin to merge with the Global Defense Initiative. These countries are nominally sovereign states, but in practice GDI has become a military and political super-state. Beyond the problem of fighting the spread of tiberium, GDI must deal with the reappearance of Kane who, along with a core group of loyalists, reunites the fractured Brotherhood of Nod, which has been splintered since the end of the First Tiberium War. The reunification of the Brotherhood precipitates a revolution across the globe, offering new hope to those worst afflicted"
"No man's land No man's land is land that is unoccupied or is under dispute between parties who leave it unoccupied due to fear or uncertainty. The term was originally used to define a contested territory or a dumping ground for refuse between fiefdoms. In modern times, it is commonly associated with World War I to describe the area of land between two enemy trench systems, which neither side wished to cross or seize due to fear of being attacked by the enemy in the process. According to Alasdair Pinkerton, an expert in human geography at the Royal Holloway University"
"and Old Norse versions of the Lord's Prayer: A Shetland ""guddick"" (riddle) in Norn, which Jakob Jakobsen heard told on Unst, the northernmost island in Shetland, in the 1890s. The same riddle is also known from the Faroe Islands, Norway, Iceland, and a variation also occurs in England. The answer is a cow: four nipples hang, four legs walk, two horns and two ears stand skyward, two eyes show the way to the field and one tail comes shaking (dangling) behind. Most of the use of Norn/Norse in modern-day Shetland and Orkney is purely ceremonial, and mostly in Old Norse,"
"Nob, Israel Nob was a priestly town in ancient Israel in the vicinity of Jerusalem. It may have been located close to Bahurim, near the Mount of Olives or possibly further north at Tell Shuafat. It likely belonged to the Tribe of Benjamin, Jerusalem being at the border between the tribes of Benjamin and Judah. In the Bible (1 Samuel chapters 21 and 22), David fled to the high priest Ahimelech's shrine at Nob, where the Ark of the Covenant was now located. Here he ate the showbread which had been withdrawn from the sanctuary and received the sword of"
"Ephod An ephod ( ""’êp̄ōḏ""; or ) was an artifact and an object to be revered in ancient Israelite culture, and was closely connected with oracular practices and priestly ritual. In the Books of Samuel and Books of Chronicles, David is described as wearing an ephod when dancing in the presence of the Ark of the Covenant (2 Samuel 6:14, 1 Chronicles 15:27) and one is described as standing in the sanctuary at Nob, with a sword behind it (1 Samuel 21:9). In the book of Exodus and in Leviticus one is described as being created for the Jewish High"
"emerge onto the land, and feed upon ""nodes"", biological time capsules left behind by previous generations of Ly-Cilph. When they consume these nodes, not only do they gain the vast understanding of their ancestors, but the telepathic centres of their brain are stimulated, allowing them to communicate with other Ly-Cilph. Prior to consuming these nodes, the Ly-Cilph do not possess sentience. When the orbit of the moon causes the nine-year cycle to end, and storms to begin spreading across the planet, the Ly-Cilph stop whatever they are doing, and anchor themselves to the ground. Nodes grow from their skin, and"
"Badlands simply try to survive the crossfire. The political situation on Terra Nova has three major nations of the north polar region banding together to form their alliance called the Confederated Northern City-States to oppose the Allied Southern Territories from the south pole. A large nation known for its devotion to the major religion of Sorrento Revisionism based on the teachings of an early wandering desert colonist prophet named Mamoud. Sorrento Revisionism is a sect that preaches conservatism, and the necessary use of force to make the world a better place. They are most often motivated to conflict by that"