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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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...
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.
Tequila is a spirit with a long history dating back to the Aztecs. The agave plant, from which tequila is manufactured, is said to be a gift from the gods. According to one legend, it was the offspring of an ill-fated love between Quetzalcoatl and Mayahuel, also known as the goddess of agave. A representative of the Tequila Regulatory Council (CRT), which is in charge of regulating and marketing Mexico’s most well-known whiskey, provides the narrative in this story. In fact, as is common with legends, there are several versions of the story; this is only one of them. The...
The history of roses is complex and interesting. The rose is 35 million years old, according to fossils. There are now more than 30,000 different kinds of roses. This makes the rose family tree the type of flowering plant with the most different kinds. Rose cultivation most likely began some 5000 years ago in Asia. They have been a part of the human experience since then, and references to the flower may be found in many ancient tales. And there are so many great stories about roses throughout history that we can all recognize. The rose was named after Aphrodite...
The Chinese used to follow their own calendar based on lunar cycles before converting to the regular solar calendar of western origin. As a result, Chinese astrology is based on the traditional lunar calendar, which has twelve lunar cycles. In the Chinese zodiac, there are twelve different animals. Each zodiac sign has a full moon cycle that lasts from the new moon to the full moon. In a Chinese Zodiac year, there are twelve full lunar cycles. One animal, on the other hand, can last a year. As a result, a Chinese cycle lasts twelve years before repeating again. Unlike...
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