Trident
A trident /ˈtraɪdənt/ is a three-pronged spear. It is used for spear fishing and historically as a polearm. The trident is the weapon of Poseidon, or Neptune, the god of the sea in classical mythology. In Hindu mythology it is the weapon of Shiva, known as trishula (Sanskrit for "triple-spear").
Etymology
The word "trident" comes from the French word trident, which in turn comes from the Latin word tridens or tridentis: tri "three" and dentes "teeth". Sanskrit trishula is compound of tri त्रि "three""thorn".
The Greek equivalent is τρίαινα (tríaina), from Proto-Greek trianja (threefold).
Uses
In Greek, Roman, and Hindu mythology, the trident is said to have the power of control over the ocean.
Fishing
Tridents for fishing usually have barbed tines which trap the speared fish firmly. In the Southern and Midwestern United States, gigging is used for harvesting suckers, bullfrogs, flounder, and many species of rough fish.
Combat
The trident, known as dangpa, is featured as a weapon in the 17th- to 18th-century systems of Korean martial arts.
Trident (comics)
Trident, in comics, may refer to:
See also
Trident (McCoy Tyner album)
Trident is a 1975 album by jazz pianist McCoy Tyner (* 1938), his eighth to be released on the Milestone label. It was recorded in February 1975 and features performances by Tyner with Ron Carter (* 1937) and Elvin Jones (1927-2004). It is available on CD.
Critical reception
The Allmusic review by Scott Yanow states "Pianist McCoy Tyner's first full-length trio album since 1964 was one of his most popular... this set finds Tyner in peak form".
Track listing
All compositions by McCoy Tyner except as indicated
Personnel
References
Haunt
Haunt may refer to:
See also
Haunt (Dungeons & Dragons)
In the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, the haunt is a type of undead.
Publication history
The haunt first appeared the adventure Secret of the Slavers' Stockade (1981). The haunt also appeared in the first edition Monster Manual II (1983).
The haunt appeared in Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition in Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (1989), and is reprinted in the Monstrous Manual (1993).
Description
A haunt is the restless spirit of someone who died while leaving a vital task unfinished. It inhabits a site nearby where it died, and its sole purpose is to possess a living body and use it to complete its task to gain a final release.
References
Haunt (EP)
Haunt is an EP by English indie pop band Bastille. It was released exclusively to the United States on May 2013 digitally and July 2013 physically. It features three songs from their debut album Bad Blood. It also features a demo track, the title track of the EP, that was originally the B-side to the "Bad Blood" single. The EP peaked at #104 in the Billboard 200 and number one in the Top Heatseekers chart.
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Dan Smith
