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Ulysses (Odysseus)

The Roman name for the Greek hero, Odysseus.
The son of Laertes and Antikleia (Anticleia); the husband of Penelope and the father of Telemachos (Telemachus).
Odysseus has a page in the Immortals section of this site ... click on his photo to view that page.

Underworld
The Underworld is the darkness beneath the earth; a place for the punishment of the wicked after death.

Upper Egypt
This term is used to identify the southern portion of the Nile river valley of Egypt.
The Nile flows from south to north and the designation of Upper Egypt signifies that you are going “up” the river, i.e., south; you might also consider that, since water flows downhill, the source of every river is higher in elevation than its terminal point and this would make the southern Nile the “upper” part of the river; the northern portion of the Nile river valley is conversely called Lower Egypt.

Upper Egypt

This term is used to identify the southern portion of the Nile river valley of Egypt.

The Nile flows from south to north and the designation of Upper Egypt signifies that you are going “up” the river, i.e., south; you might also consider that, since water flows downhill, the source of every river is higher in elevation than its terminal point and this would make the southern Nile the “upper” part of the river; the northern portion of the Nile river valley is conversely called Lower Egypt.

Uproar
Kydoimos (Cydoimos); a Spirit; the personification of Confusion or Uproar.
Shield of Herakles, line 156

Urania (Ourania)
OOH rah neeah
One of the nine Muses; the Heavenly One; the Muse of astronomy.
For more information on Ourania and her sisters, I suggest that you consult the Muses page in the Immortals section of this site.
Theogony, line 78

Urantu
An ancient kingdom in eastern Asia Minor on the shore of Lake Van; fl. 1270-750 BCE.

Uranus (Ouranos)
oh ron OHS
The Heavens; he was the first-born of Gaia (Earth) and in all ways her equal.
Uranus (Ouranos) has a page in the Immortals section of this site ... click on his name to view that page.

Urn

A large decorative vase, especially one with an ornamental foot or pedestal.