The Moon's gravitational pull on the side of Earth nearest the Moon pulls the oceans toward the Moon. The oceans bulge on the other side as well. Find out why. Another form of energy in the ocean is tidal energy. The energy for Earthâs tides comes mostly from the Moonâs gravity and a little from the Sunâs gravity. The part of the ocean facing the Moon bulges out. The part of the ocean on exactly the opposite side of Earth bulges out too. So as Earth turns, the ocean surface seems to rise and fall.
âOvermanâ refers to Nietzscheâs conception of a man who has literally overcome himself and human nature. In essence, an Overman is one who has superseded the bondage of the human condition and reached a liberated state â one of free play and creativity.
overlord (plural overlords) A ruler of other rulers. The various tribal chieftains met each spring to elect an overlord that would lead them in time of war. Anyone with overarching power or authority in a given domain. The crusty old professor was overlord of the history department, and few dared to cross his will.