Bacis - Initially a noun derived from the word 'to
speak', Bacis eventually became the name of a number of prophets or
speakers across Greece. In business we find BACIS
HAIR ARTISTRY, a hair salon in Australia, as well as BACIS
IPOD TOUCH puzzle game.
Bacchus - The Roman name for Dionysus, the notorious
and revered Greek god of wine and horticulture. In business, there are
countless examples of modern use, including BACCHUS
ENERGY DRINK, Korea's number one selling energy beverage, BACCHUS
RESTAURANT, wine makers and providers THE
BACCHUS GROUP, even BACCHUS
GUITARS, Japanese makers of high-quality guitars.
Brimo- A surname meaning "angry" or "terrifying",
usually attached to any of several goddesses who are associated with the
Underworld and are represented as vengeful and dreaded. Examples of
goddesses surnamed Brimo are Hecate, Persephone, Cybele, and even
Demeter, in her angry and bereft manifestation.
Brimo Technology
is an advance laser technology development company, featuring design and
fabrication "with over 30 years of manufacturing expertise and
experience."
Brimo Eye Drops
is a sterile ophthalmic solution "for topical administration into the
eyes."
Brisa - A beautiful nymph who brought up and raised
baby Dionysus, the Olympian god of wine. Brisaeus is a surname attached
to Dionysus.
Brisa Knives is a large online supply store.
Brisa Driving
School is located in California.
Brisa Fine Wine and Gifts allows you to handcraft your own quality
wine and beer.
Brisa
is an assortment of soft drinks produced and sold on the island of
Madeira, Portugal.
Brisa Fabric is an incredibly soft and luxurious faux leather fabric
available from Golden Technologies.
Brizo - A goddess of the holy island of Delos who
excelled in prophecy and delivered dreams to humans and revealed their
meaning. Sacrifices were offered to her in vessels shaped like boats,
and prayers were addressed to her for all things good, but especially
that she might protect ships.
Brizo kitchen
faucets and accessories "combine leading edge design with exceptional
functionality."
Brizo Restaurant and Bar is a high end eatery located in Singapore.
Brizo is a new soy supplement supporting men's prostate and urinary
health.
Brizo Residency offers "the very best in lifestyle and luxury
living" in Chembur, Mumbai.
Briseis - The mythical queen in Asia Minor during the
Trojan War. When her city was pillaged by the Greeks, her family was
slaughtered and she was presented as a prize to Achilles, the great
Greek warrior. Agamemnon, the leader of the Greek armies, took Briseis
away from Achilles, desiring her for himself. This caused a great rift
between the Greeks, with Achilles refusing to join battle until Briseis
was returned to him by Agamemnon.
Breseis Perfumes specializes in cosmetics, women's deodorants and
personal care products.
Breseis-1 has announced a natural gas discovery in Australia.
Breseis Couture prides itself as "The Oasis of Women's Fashion."
Byzas - He was a son of Poseidon and Keroessa (Or
Ceroessa, daughter of Zeus and Io.) King Byzas in 677 BCE led a group of
Megarian colonists to the mouth of the Bosporus, discovering a wonderful
natural harbor, which he named the Golden Horn in honor of his mother.
He founded the renowned city of Byzantium there,
which later became known as Constantinople, and then became the modern
Istanbul, capital of Turkey.
Byzas Tours
specializes in tour packages throughout Turkey, including cruises and
hotels.
Byzas Hotel
is a family run guesthouse in Istanbul, in the heart of the Old City.
Byzas Chauffer Service provides top quality chauffer services in
Istanbul.
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