Ilan Stavans

In 2009, I edited, under the aegis of the Library of America, an anthology called 'Becoming Americans: Immigrants Tell Their Stories from Jamestown to Today.' It featured immigrants from different backgrounds, from black slaves like Phillis Wheatley to Yiddish-language speakers like Henry Roth.

Mexican Author

Rohini Nilekani

The urbanising middle class of the 1960s and 1970s had schools, hospitals, roads, energy services, even cultural institutions - all created by the state, or under its aegis. When liberalisation came along, they were poised and ready for take-off.

Indian Writer

Nigel Hamilton

My father had risen in the British Army under the revolutionary aegis of General Montgomery, who was mad about training for battle, not muddling into disaster.

British Author

Arfi Lamba

Before acting offers came by, I dabbled in theatre under the aegis of the late thespian Dinesh Thakur. He was instrumental in honing my acting skills.

Indian Actor

When under 'aegis', it implies someone is cared for with attention and responsibility.

Implying Care

'Aegis' often refers to the support of a powerful or authoritative figure or group.

Authority Involvement

Using 'aegis' suggests a positive action; someone is actively providing support or protection.

Positive Connotation

Understanding 'aegis' in mythology can help grasp its connotations of power and protection.

Mythical Origins

Knowing that 'aegis' in mythology is archaic helps avoid misusing it in modern contexts.

Archaic Usage

Using 'aegis' to allude to mythology can add depth to literary or artistic works.

Literary Allusion

 no one knows if the native bees will survive the alien onslaught or ultimately perish but Rubik intends to continue monitoring the fate of this little matey it's been a staple of the rain forest since the time of the aegis

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 Springbok and leap to aegis hi it's jumping with a purpose its signals are warning to the others it confuses attackers