For over four thousand years, a group of enigmatic deities known as the Anunnaki have loomed large in the mythology...
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For over four thousand years, a group of enigmatic deities known as the Anunnaki have loomed large in the mythology...
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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...
Gilgamesh is a legendary figure in ancient Mesopotamian mythology and is considered one of the earliest known literary characters. He is the central character in the Epic of Gilgamesh, an ancient poem that dates back to the third millennium BCE. Gilgamesh was the king of Uruk, a city-state in ancient Sumeria, and was believed to have been two-thirds god and one-third human. The epic tells the story of his adventures and his quest for immortality. Gilgamesh is often depicted as a powerful and arrogant ruler who undergoes a transformation through his encounters with various challenges and characters. His story has...
Zoroastrianism, one of the oldest religions in the world, holds a special place in human history and has influenced several major belief systems. With its roots dating back over 3,000 years, this ancient religion offers a unique perspective on life, ethics, and spirituality. In this article, we delve into the fascinating world of Zoroastrianism, exploring its core tenets, rituals, and cultural significance. The Origins of Zoroastrianism: Around the sixth century BCE, the prophet Zoroaster (or Zarathustra) founded Zoroastrianism, which has its roots in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran). Zoroaster’s teachings are compiled in the sacred texts known as the Avesta, which...
Beltane (Halloween) is historically a period when the curtain between our world and the Fae is thin for many Pagans. Unless they needed something from their human neighbors, the Fae in most European folktales kept to themselves. It wasn’t uncommon for a story to tell of a human who experimented too much with the Fae—and paid the price for his or her curiosity! There are various forms of faeries in many stories. Most fairy tales divide them between peasants and nobility; therefore, this appears to be mostly a socioeconomic division. It’s vital to remember that the Fae are notoriously mischievous...
Humanity has long been fascinated by death and the afterlife. For the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Mesopotamians, death signified a transition rather than an end. These cultures created intricate myths, rituals, and beliefs around the afterlife, reflecting their spiritual aspirations. Explore their diverse perspectives on life after death.
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