Aegis

The aegis or aigis (Ancient Greek: Αἰγίς; English pronunciation: /ˈɪs/), as stated in the Iliad, is carried by Athena and Zeus, but its nature is uncertain. It had been interpreted as an animal skin or a shield, sometimes bearing the head of a Gorgon. There may be a connection with a deity named Aex or Aix, a daughter of Helios and a nurse of Zeus or alternatively a mistress of Zeus (Hyginus, Astronomica 2. 13). The aegis of Athena is referred to in several places in the Iliad. "It produced a sound as from a myriad roaring dragons (Iliad, 4.17) and was borne by Athena in battle ... and among them went bright-eyed Athene, holding the precious aegis which is ageless and immortal: a hundred tassels of pure gold hang fluttering from it, tight-woven each of them, and each the worth of a hundred oxen."

The modern concept of doing something "under someone's aegis" means doing something under the protection of a powerful, knowledgeable, or benevolent source. The word aegis is identified with protection by a strong force with its roots in Greek mythology and adopted by the Romans; there are parallels in Norse mythology and in Egyptian mythology as well, where the Greek word aegis is applied by extension.

Aegis (Lady of All Sorrows)

Aegis is a fictional character, a cosmic entity appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The character is usually depicted as an enemy of Galactus. Created by writer Keith Giffen and artist Andrea DiVito, the character first appeared in Annihilation: Silver Surfer #3 (Aug. 2006). She is a member of the Proemial Gods and an ally of fellow member, Tenebrous.

Fictional character biography

Origin and War

Shortly after the Big Bang of the Marvel universe, the Proemial Gods arose from the very universe itself, collectively existing to maintain the cosmic consonance between order and chaos in the universe and to prepare "what exists for what is to come." Individually, each Proemial God became a caretaker of a specific universal mechanism, with Aegis of All Sorrows being tasked with "culling the living universe of divergences and aberrations." Over time the universe evolves, and life-forms begin to populate the cosmos. As each unique life-form enacts decisions and choices, cosmic consonance as a whole is served. This ultimately renders the Proemial Gods unnecessary. One of the Proemial Gods, Diableri of Chaos, convinces many of his brethren including Aegis and Tenebrous to prevent their obsolescence by a plan to remake the universe in his image. Civil war ensues among the Proemial Gods, and eventually Diableri and his allies bring the battle to Galactus. Galactus slays Diableri, and imprisons Aegis along with Tenebrous (and possibly the neutral Antiphon the Overseer) within the Kyln.

Aegis (comics)

For the cosmic entity who also went by the same name, see Aegis (Lady of All Sorrows)

Aegis (Trey Rollins) is a fictional superhero appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He was created in 1999, first appearing in New Warriors vol. 2, #0. He then joined the second version of the New Warriors.

Fictional character biography

One day teenager Trey Rollins found a breastplate, the Aegis, and discovered it had magical powers. He created a costumed identity from his knowledge of Greek mythology and began calling himself Aegis. With his newfound powers, Aegis took it upon himself to protect his neighborhood from the gangs and criminals who menaced its residents. Aegis became a hero to the kids in Brooklyn who looked up to him.

Aegis later comes upon Nova who is battling Blastaar, a creature from the Negative Zone. He agrees to help Nova and the New Warriors defeat Blastaar and joins the newly reformed group.

Aegis and his team are featured in the secondary 'Contest Of Champions II'. Brainwashed by aliens so they will fight their friends for glory, they battle the superhero team the Slingers. This is not hand-to-hand like most of the other hero-hero battles, but a basketball game. Despite the unequal numbers, the Slingers almost win, with Aegis pulling out a last moment shot. In a later confrontation, the entire New Warriors team is subdued by the Black Panther.

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Aegis

by: Theatre Of Tragedy

Haste not thine wisdom, for the hollow is ta'en -
By whom, know I not: 'lack! am I of twain -
And as a crux - cede I my words -
* Fro' my heart wilt thou ne'er
Have I been 'sooth sinsyne.
* Be left without - come!
* Thine voice is oh so sweet
I speer thine pine,
* Ryking for me:
Ryking for thee;
* "List and heed", thou say'st
Whistful, whistful -
* Chancing to lure.
Chancing to lure,
Skirl and skreigh, but for thine ears, aye, lown 'tis -
Dodge na 'way herefro, do come here in eath!
Mayhap lured by the scent of lote -
'Od! - the foetid - eft hie back I mote;
For what I did my soul atrounced,
* How I wish for thee again,
O! do believe me, 'twasn't a frounce.
* Will I give thee it: Troth.
* Thine voice is oh so sweet
I speer thine pine,
* Ryking for me:
Ryking for thee;
* "List and heed", thou say'st
Whistful, whistful -
* Chancing to lure.
Chancing to lure,
Skirl and skreigh, but for thine ears, aye, lown 'tis -
Dodge na 'way herefro, do come here in eath!




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Aegis Sortation to invest $16M in Louisville expansion, creating 80 jobs

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Gov. Beshear: Aegis Sortation To Expand Louisville Operation With Nearly $16 Million Investment, Creating 80 Quality Jobs (The Office of the Governor of the State of Kentucky)

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"This expansion project by Aegis Sortation is just the latest example of a Kentucky company continuing to reinvest in the communities they serve. I am excited to see Aegis continue to grow in the Louisville area.".
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Extreme Family Outreach | PHOTOS

Baltimore Sun 24 Apr 2025
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Harford County Sheriff’s investigate Edgewood cold case of a 25-year-old woman in 1988

Baltimore Sun 24 Apr 2025
The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is offering up to a $2,000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest in a 1988 cold case involving the death of a 25-year-old woman whose body was found in an Edgewood waterway ... .
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Jeff Gahler: Sheriff’s office is undermined by county executive | COMMENTARY

Baltimore Sun 24 Apr 2025
Last week’s article in The Aegis titled, “Cassilly proposes ‘fully funding’ public education, sheriff’s office” misrepresented this year’s proposed budget ... He has not. The article also created the false impression that Mr ... Cassilly’s administration ... .
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Extreme Family Outreach aims to break down barriers for Harford children

Baltimore Sun 24 Apr 2025
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Aegis Brands' St. Louis Bar & Grill reopens Newmarket Location with Bold New Look and Menu

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The Aegis high school sports players of the week for April 14-20

Baltimore Sun 22 Apr 2025
Each week throughout the season, The Aegis will select players of the week in each spring sport ... Voting will run through the end of the day Tuesday and readers can vote once per hour. Here are the Athletes of the Week for April 14-20. Boys lacrosse ... .
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Harford County residents’ water and sewer rate hikes cancelled

Baltimore Sun 22 Apr 2025
A planned increase in water and sewer bills for Harford County residents next year has been cancelled, as County Executive Bob Cassilly revoked legislation outlining the increases amid criticism from the County Council ... .
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It’s difficult to become a city, but Edgewood residents keep trying

Baltimore Sun 22 Apr 2025
Maryland hasn’t gained a new municipal government in more than two decades. That isn’t especially unusual for the mid-Atlantic, but Maryland’s dry spell is not for lack of trying ... But Maryland law doesn’t make that path easy ... Del ... Route 40 ... Del.
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$87M in Harford public school building projects proposed in Cassilly’s 2026 budget

Baltimore Sun 22 Apr 2025
Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has proposed $260.98 million in capital funding for dozens of projects across the county in the fiscal year beginning July 1 ... Harford County purchased the 44.49-acre site in February 2024 for $6.3 million ... Bond St.
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