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,...
In the vast tapestry of ancient mythology, few figures are as enigmatic and fascinating as...
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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...
THE FEAR OF ILL HEALTH This anxiety derives, to a large measure, from the same causes as the worries of poverty and old age. Fear of Ill Health must necessarily be related to both Poverty and Old Age because it also leads to the boundary line of “awful worlds,” about which man knows nothing but has heard some unsettling stories. The person believes that individuals in the business of marketing good health treatments have played a significant role in keeping the fear of illness alive in the human mind. For as long as the human race’s record can be relied...
A member of the Apiaceae family, Angelica is a tall perennial herb. Its native range spans Iceland, Lapland, and Greenland in the Northern Hemisphere’s temperate and subarctic regions. They often reach a height of 1-3 meters, and their huge bipinnate leaves and large compound umbrellas of white and greenish-white flowers are their most notable features. They are mostly used medicinally and are primarily found in China. Numerous distinct insect species pollinate their enormous, glittering starburst flowers, and each species’ floral fragrances are unique. The roots and rhizomes of Angelica contain the plant’s active components, furocoumarins, which render skin sensitive to...
Long ago, when the sun hung lower in the sky and animals still conversed like kin, a cunning jackal roamed the dry grasslands. His golden-brown coat blended with the brittle grass. His eyes—sharp, amber, and always calculating—scanned the horizon for food. But drought had come to the land. The rivers had turned to cracked beds of earth, and the trees stood like skeletons in the sun. Prey was scarce, and the jackal’s ribs pressed tightly against his skin. Hunger had turned his stomach into a growling drum. One morning, as the jackal slinked through the savanna, he heard an odd...
Ancient Egyptian mythology weaves a rich tapestry of deities, each holding a unique significance in the culture’s intricate belief system. Among these captivating gods and goddesses is Bastet, the enigmatic cat goddess. In this exploration, we delve into the mystique of Egyptian mythology, understand the cultural importance of deities, and shine a spotlight on the intriguing goddess Bastet. Origins Bastet’s origins trace back to ancient times, evolving from a fierce lioness deity to the more benevolent cat goddess we recognize today. Originally associated with war and protection, Bastet underwent a transformation, embracing the qualities of domesticity, fertility, and home. Within...
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