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Arcadia, Academy of. 1690. 1925 =Italian Literary Academy. Originally known for poetic, pastoral style.
Astor, John. 1763-1848. German/US fur magnate.
Astor, Nancy. 1879-1964. First woman to sit in British House of Commons, 1919-45.
Cahenslyism. 19C European Roman Catholics in US press Pope for pastors and parishes of their nationality.
Castor and Pollux. Greek twin dieties. Patrons of sailors.
Leda. Spartan Queen. Mother of Helen, Castor, Pollux.
Rameau, Jean-Philippe. 1683-1764. Composer for harpsichord and operas based on classical themes. Castor and Pollux 1737. Pygmalion 1748.
Rechabites. 10C BC Jewish ascetic pastoral sect.
Theocritus. c310-250BC. Greek originator of pastoral poetry.
Vaughan Williams, Ralph. 1872-1958. English Nationalist composer of symphonies, ballads, songs. Combined folk idiom with 16C polyphony. Sea 1910. Pastoral Symphony 1922.