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The animal is honoured as a selfless nourisher, and the embodiment of the Hindu principle of non-violence.

From The Guardian • Oct. 27, 2016

In many ways Medici was the prototype of the men who created Western civilization, both the embodiment of its ideals and the nourisher of its institutions.

From Time Magazine Archive

The announced theme was Woman, the supreme nourisher of mankind.

From Time Magazine Archive

There is a beautiful hymn addressed to the Nile, who is also conceived as the chief deity and the ruler, nourisher, and comforter of all creatures.

From History of Religion A Sketch of Primitive Religious Beliefs and Practices, and of the Origin and Character of the Great Systems by Menzies, Allan

"Great Nature's second course, Chief nourisher in life's feast."

From Notes and Queries, Number 233, April 15, 1854 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Various