Exploring the Divine Hierarchies and Rivalries Across Mythologies From the peaks of Mount Olympus to the shining gates of Asgard,...
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Exploring the Divine Hierarchies and Rivalries Across Mythologies From the peaks of Mount Olympus to the shining gates of Asgard,...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
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The Celtic Tree Calendar is a twelve-month calendar divided into thirteen lunar divisions. Instead of following the waxing and waning lunar cycle, most modern Pagans adopt fixed dates for each “month.” If this were done, the calendar would ultimately go out of sync with the Gregorian year because some calendar years have 12 full moons and others have 13. The current tree calendar is based on the idea that letters in the old Celtic Ogham alphabet are related to different types of trees. Although you are not required to pursue a Celtic path to celebrate the Celtic tree calendar months,...
Love, the universal force that transcends time and culture, has been a subject of fascination since ancient times. As we celebrate Valentine’s Day in the modern era, it’s intriguing to delve into its origins and explore how love and marriage were revered in ancient mythologies. This deep dive will take us on a journey through time and across cultures, unraveling the rich tapestry of love stories that have shaped human understanding of romance and partnership. Origins of Valentine’s Day: A Blend of Roman Tradition and Christian Martyrdom Valentine’s Day, as we know it today, has roots deeply embedded in both...
Aloe vera is a species of succulent plant in the Aloe genus. It has more than 500 species, is widespread, and is regarded as an invasive species in many parts of the world. It is a perennial evergreen plant that comes from the Arabian Peninsula. However, it grows well in dry, semiarid, and tropical places all over the world without being tamed. It is frequently grown for commercial items, including topical remedies. Additionally attractive for ornamental purposes, this species thrives in indoor pots as well. Both Latin and Greek influences can be found in the botanical name Aloe Vera. Vera...
Humans have used symbols to protect themselves against various evils and afflictions since ancient times. Soldiers took them into war, families hung them over their doors and entrances, and people wore them as jewelry to keep the emblem close at hand. Many of these symbols have been around for a long time and are still worn and used as protective charms today. Let’s have a look at some of the most prominent protective symbols from around the world that are still used and cherished for their symbolic importance. Eye of Horus The Eye of Horus (also known as Wadjet) is...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war. From roughly 4000 BCE until the advent of Christianity in the area, the people of Mesopotamia, a region in modern-day Iraq between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, worshiped her. Inanna was one of the most popular and powerful deities in the Sumerian pantheon, and her stories and myths have captivated people for thousands of years. Inanna was often depicted as a beautiful and seductive woman, with symbols of her power including lions, snakes, and the planet Venus. She was said to have descended to the...
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