What is the period of fasting called that precedes Easter?

Lent

Who fell in love with his own reflection? Who is known as the dark, winged goddess of night? Who laid hands on Saul (Paul) that he might regain his sight? Who is the main antagonist character in the "Metroid" videogame series? Which ancient city was famously destroyed by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD?