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,...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
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Kitsune, a mystical fox spirit in Japanese folklore, symbolizes transformation and duality, embodying both benevolence and trickery. Originating from Shinto beliefs linked to the deity Inari, Kitsune possess shape-shifting abilities, often transforming into human forms. Revered for their wisdom and power, they remain significant in modern culture and storytelling.
The gardens are brimming with goodies, the fields are bursting with grain, and the harvest is fast approaching. Take a minute to unwind in the heat and think about the forthcoming bounty of the fall months. At Lammas, also known as Lughnasadh, it’s time to start reaping what we’ve sown over the last several months and accept that the long summer days are coming to a close. Depending on your spiritual path, there are many different ways to celebrate Lammas, but the focus is often on either the early harvest component or the celebration of the Celtic deity Lugh. It’s...
“The World’s Rarest Gemstone” Gemstones have been a symbol of wealth, beauty, and power for centuries. From diamonds to rubies, each gemstone has its own unique qualities, but few can compare to the rarity of Painite. Painite, discovered in the 1950s, is considered the world’s rarest gemstone, with only a handful of specimens known to exist. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating history and properties of painite. History of Painite Painite was first discovered in the 1950s in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. British mineralogist Arthur Charles Davy Pain was the first to identify the stone, and...
As the most gorgeous of all jewels, the queen of stones, and the stone of kings, the fiery and alluring Ruby is a stone of grandeur. Ancient cultures thought its virtues outweighed those of all other precious stones, and its price was even higher than the diamond’s. According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan offered to trade a large ruby for a whole city. The ruby has a variety of red hues, ranging from pale pink to blood red. This color is due to chromium. The word “ruby” comes from “rubber,” the Latin word for red. Rubies energize and...
In the days of old, when the world was young and the people of Polynesia toiled beneath the open sky, the days were painfully short. The sun, great and fiery, raced across the heavens, leaving little time for fishing, gathering, and crafting. The people lamented, for their work was unfinished, their food scarce, and their joy fleeting. Maui, the clever and bold demigod, heard their complaints. His heart burned with a desire to help, for he was a trickster, a hero, and a warrior who defied the impossible. He gathered his four brothers and said, “We shall catch the sun...
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