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Festivals have been crucial in human civilization, reflecting the spiritual, social, and cultural aspects of ancient societies. These celebrations served as acts of reverence to deities influencing life. From Egypt to Mesoamerica, they showcased humanity's connection to the divine, filled with rich symbolism and tradition.
COVID-19 is a contagious disease caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. In January 2020, the disease spread worldwide, resulting in the COVID-19 pandemic. The symptoms of COVID‑19 can vary but often include fever,[7] fatigue, cough, breathing difficulties, loss of smell, and loss of taste.[8][9][10] Symptoms may begin one to fourteen days after exposure to the virus. At least a third of people who are infected do not develop noticeable symptoms.[11][12] Of those who develop symptoms noticeable enough to be classified as patients, most (81%) develop mild to moderate symptoms (up to mild pneumonia), while 14% develop severe symptoms (dyspnea, hypoxia, or...
Since the beginning of human history, lapis lazuli has been one of the most sought-after gemstones. Its rich, heavenly blue continues to be a representation of majesty and honor, deities and strength, spirit, and vision. It represents wisdom and truth. Lapis lazuli was highly prized in ancient times for its exquisite hue and the priceless ultramarine dye it yielded. Its name is derived from the Latin words lapis, meaning “stone,” and lazhward, meaning “blue.” It is a rich medium-to-royal blue rock with gold specks made of several minerals, primarily lazurite, sodalite, calcite, and pyrite (pyrites). Lower-grade lapis, often known as...
The Angel of Death Azrael, also referred to as Izail, is one of the four archangels in the Islamic religion. Azrael is the Angel of Death, who is constantly writing in a big book and constantly erasing what he writes: “What he writes is the birth of man; what he erases is the name of the man at death.” He keeps track of people’s names and then removes them when they pass away. Since each individual dies and a century is brief compared to the history of the universe, the book is one of the living, so it seems as...
As the son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and the goddess Parvathi (his consort), Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles. His birth and acquisition of the elephant head are described in a number of mythologies. These myths differ according to area, custom, and sect. The goddess Parvathi, who is lonely and yearns for affection, is the protagonist in a well-known myth about how Ganesha was born. Thus, when her partner Shiva is doing some sort of meditation on Mount Kailash, she makes a kid out of clay and ghee (clarified butter) and gives him life. Parvathi...
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