Glossary
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Manners
All customs and traditions characteristic of a given people.
Masterpiece
A matchless, unique work.
Mediterranean
The lands closest to the Mediterranean Sea. It encompasses territories on three continents: Europe, Asia and Africa.
Monastery
A group of buildings – church, housing premises, farm buildings and workshops. A monastery is a place for solitude and strict life in complete dedicated to God.
Monk
A man who has given up a life of abundance and has dedicated himself to religion.
Monument of culture
A site that is protected by the state because of its exceptional value.
Mosque
The Muslim house of prayer.
Mural Paintings
Paintings on the walls of a building, most frequently a holy place.
Muse
A goddess patroness of arts and science.
Museum
The museum is a place where valuable historical, natural and scientific objects, literary works, works of art are kept and are exhibited for the public.
Myth
An ancient folk tale about events, gods and heroes the veracity of which cannot be proved.
