#Hama

• Abaris — A legendary figure in Greek mythology, known as Abaris the Hyperborean, a priest of Apollo, healer, and shaman attested by Pindar and Herodotus. In the history of medicine and anthropology, he is studied as a representative of archaic pre-scientific medical practices (iatromantis), curing epidemics through incantations, exorcisms, and spiritual purification rituals.
• Abul Feda — The Latinized name of Abu al-Fida (Isma'il ibn Ali ibn Mahmud al-Ayyubi), a prominent Kurdish prince, historian, geographer, and astronomer of the Ayyubid dynasty, who governed as the emir of Hama (Syria). He is globally recognized for his foundational encyclopedic writings, particularly 'Taqwim al-Buldan' (Sketch of the Countries), a monumental work of descriptive geography, and his universal historical chronicle, which served as essential bridges of knowledge between the medieval East and the European West, his name also being honored by a lunar crater.
• Ajuga chamaepitys — A species of small, annual or biennial herbaceous flowering plant in the genus Ajuga, family Lamiaceae, commonly known as yellow bugle or ground pine. It is characterized by its deeply three-lobed, narrow, hairy leaves that emit a strong resinous or pine-like fragrance when crushed, and by its yellow flowers with purple spots, typically growing in dry, calcareous soils and sunny meadows.
• Ancistrocactus brevihamatus — A species of cactus endemic to the arid regions of Texas and northern Mexico, characterized by small globular or cylindrical stems, pronounced ribs, and strong central spines heavily hooked like a fishhook. The plant exhibits extreme adaptation to deep drought and develops bell-shaped flowers of greenish-yellow, pink, or reddish-brown color, highly valued in succulent collections for its spectacular defensive morphology.
• Andros — The northernmost island of the Cyclades archipelago in the Aegean Sea, belonging to Greece, historically renowned for its mountainous landscape, abundant natural springs, and long-standing maritime tradition. This structural toponym also identifies the largest island in the Bahamas (Andros Island), famous for its barrier reef and blue holes.
• Androsace chamaejasme — A species of small perennial herbaceous plant in the genus Androsace, family Primulaceae, commonly known as dwarf rock jasmine. Structurally adapted to alpine and arctic environments across Eurasia and North America, it forms dense mats or rosettes throwing up short stems with umbel-like flowers whose yellow centers change to pink or red as they age.
• Atamante — A singular form or onomastic variant related to the mythological King Athamas of Boeotia, father of Phrixus and Helle. In classical literature, the term often describes the structural or dynastic lineage linked to this tragic character cursed by Hera, used in Greek tragedies and Latin epics to evoke the turbulent destinies of the royal bloodline.
• Athamantis — A patronymic name borne by Helle (or other female descendants) in Greek mythology, structurally meaning 'daughter of Athamas'. This appellation is used in ancient epic poems, such as the Argonautica, to emphasize her noble Boeotian origin in the context of the legend of her fall into the sea, a place subsequently named Hellespont.
• Son of Athamas — The articulated form of the mythological patronymic used to designate a son or male descendant of King Athamas of Boeotia, most frequently referring to Phrixus. In classical literature and Hellenic epics, this structural appellation emphasizes the dynastic origin and direct descent of the character involved in the legend of the golden fleece.
• Athamanta cretensis — The scientific name of a perennial herbaceous plant species within the Athamanta genus (Apiaceae family), commonly known as Cretan candy-carrot or spignel. It is native to calcareous mountainous regions and rocky crevices of Southern Europe (especially Crete and the Mediterranean basin), characterized by finely feathered leaves, pubescent stems, and white umbel inflorescences, studied for its high concentration of aromatic essential oils.
• Ayahuasca — A psychoactive ritual brew, plant infusion, or decoction originating from the indigenous cultures of the Amazon basin, structurally prepared by boiling the Banisteriopsis caapi vine together with Psychotria viridis leaves. This entheogenic preparation contains beta-carboline alkaloids acting as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), enabling the dimethyltryptamine (DMT) from the leaves to be actively absorbed by the body to induce altered states of consciousness, profound visions, and an intense organic purge utilized in shamanism.
• Aymara — An indigenous Amerindian people, a native agglutinative language, or a defining cultural element for communities historically established in the high Andean region (Altiplano), spread today across Bolivia, Peru, and northern Chile. The Aymara culture is structurally characterized by a deep pre-Columbian heritage closely linked to agriculture, the symbolic veneration of Mother Earth (Pachamama), and a refined cosmology, with their language being officially recognized as one of the state languages of Bolivia and Peru.
• Baggage handler — A worker or employee in charge of handling, sorting, loading, unloading, and transporting passengers' luggage at stations, airports, ports, or hotels; a baggage handler or porter.
• Bahama — A singular form used regionally or historically to designate the island group, territory, or culture of the Atlantic island nation; often used in Romanian as an invariable adjective or a compounding element to indicate geographical affiliation with the Bahamas. In tourist and cultural contexts, it evokes the tropical climate, coral reefs, and island landscapes of the Lucayan region.
• The Bahamas — An independent island nation located in the Lucayan Archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, north of Cuba and east of the Florida peninsula, consisting of over 700 islands, cays, and islets. Its capital is Nassau, and the country is internationally recognized as a major offshore financial center, a luxury tourist destination, and a member of the Commonwealth.
• Bahamites — Granular marine limestone sedimentary deposits, consisting predominantly of oolites, bioclasts, skeletal fragments, and calcium carbonate aggregates, typical of warm, shallow, and agitated waters in tropical regions; named after the classic strata investigated on the Bahama Banks. Structurally, they describe a petrographic suite serving as a modern reference model for carbonate platforms.