A Nigerian Folktale of Abundance, Greed, and the Cost of Wastefulness Long ago—before the first iron was forged in the...
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A Nigerian Folktale of Abundance, Greed, and the Cost of Wastefulness Long ago—before the first iron was forged in the...
The God of Creation Lord Brahma is one of the most important deities in Hinduism...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
In the vast tapestry of ancient mythology, few figures are as enigmatic and fascinating as...
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Metaphysics is concerned with ideas that go beyond physics, or with aspects of reality that the five senses cannot perceive. When one studies metaphysics, one realizes that there are many levels of thought that must be coordinated in order to bring about physical materialization in the material world. Metaphysics acknowledges that the mind is a field of energy, as is everything that physically manifests in existence. Furthermore, metaphysics knows that there is no energy field separation between the energy of the mind and all other energy fields that materialize in physical reality. Metaphysics also acknowledges that the mind’s energy field...
If you work in aromatherapy, there’s a strong possibility you’ve come across the scent of myrrh at some point. Myrrh, like frankincense, is a resin that appears in a variety of religious and spiritual contexts. The most well-known of these is mentioned in the Christian Bible as one of the three gifts delivered by the Magi to the newborn baby Jesus (Matthew 2:11). After coming into the house they saw the Child with Mary His mother; and they fell to the ground and worshiped Him. Then, opening their treasures, they presented to Him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. Myrrh...
The rich tapestry of Navajo mythology and oral tradition paints a vivid picture of the creation and emergence of the world. The Navajo, or Diné as they call themselves, have a profound connection to their creation story, which has been passed down through generations. This story is not merely a myth but a vital part of their cultural identity, worldview, and spiritual beliefs. In this blog post, we will delve deeply into the Navajo creation story, exploring the intricate journey from the First World to the Fourth World, and the profound lessons it imparts. The First World: The Black World...
An “all-seeing, all-knowing eye,” or tiger’s eye, is an extremely old amulet that is both adored and feared. It is supposed to give its wearer the power to see everything, including through closed doors. The Egyptians chose it for the eyes of their statues of gods because they thought it showed the divine vision and would protect them from both Geb, the god of the fertile land, and Ra, the sun god. Tiger’s Eye stood for bravery, honesty, and the right way to use power. It was linked to the mystical tiger, which in Eastern mythology was the king of...
THE FEAR OF CRITICISM It is difficult, if not impossible, to identify how man gained this basic dread, but one thing is certain: he has it in a well-developed form. Some believe that this fear first appeared in man’s consciousness around the time that politics emerged. Others say it can be dated back to the inaugural gathering of a female organization known as a “Woman’s Club.” Another school of humorists attributes the origin to the contents of the Holy Bible, whose chapters are rife with scathing and harsh criticism. If the latter claim is right and people who take literally...
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