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A messenger is sent to the lower regions to cause the release of Istar and the reascent of Tammuz.

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

He felt thankful at least that his plans called for no reascent of the hill later.

From The Triumph of John Kars A Story of the Yukon by Cullum, Ridgwell

Often celestial visions of descending Angels compass you about with songs of praise; then, tearless, uncomplaining, must you watch them as they reascent the skies!

From Seraphita by Balzac, Honoré de

It is the purification, indeed, from material irrationality, and the mortal body; but the perfection, in consequence of being the resumption of our proper felicity, and a reascent to the divine likeness.

From Introduction to the Philosophy and Writings of Plato by Taylor, Thomas

The whole descent and reascent is made quickly, quietly, and, if possible, only once.

From Further Foolishness by Leacock, Stephen