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 Yoruba God of Thunder and Justice Shangó, also known as Xangô or Shango, is one of the most revered and worshipped Orishas in the Yoruba religion. Orishas are the gods and goddesses in the Yoruba pantheon, each of which represents a specific force of nature or aspect of life. The orisha Shangó, who is arguably the most well-known, is in charge of the drums, dance, lightning, thunder, and fire. He is the definition of virility and a warrior orisha with quick wits and a quick temper. For a while, Shangó assumed the persona of the fourth Alafin (ultimate king)...
As the son of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, and the goddess Parvathi (his consort), Ganesha is revered as the remover of obstacles. His birth and acquisition of the elephant head are described in a number of mythologies. These myths differ according to area, custom, and sect. The goddess Parvathi, who is lonely and yearns for affection, is the protagonist in a well-known myth about how Ganesha was born. Thus, when her partner Shiva is doing some sort of meditation on Mount Kailash, she makes a kid out of clay and ghee (clarified butter) and gives him life. Parvathi...
Many types of banded chalcedony, a mineral in the quartz family, are known as agate. It gets its name from the Achetes River in Sicily, where the first agates were discovered. Some variants feature “eye” marks, or specks of color; some have fossilized inclusions, while others are solid. The concentric bands of agate develop in practically every hue the earth can create, including a colorless variety, and are known as the earth rainbow. Agate was discovered among Neolithic people’s artifacts and was used as healing amulets and decorations dating back to Babylon. Its medical applications persisted throughout the ancient Greek...
Many types of Mentha species, also known as mints, are used to flavor anything from appetizers to sweets. Peppermint (M. x Piperita) and spearmint (M. spicata) are the most well-known species in North America, and both are highly valued for commercial purposes. Mint is a symbol of hospitality that may be cultivated both indoors and out in pots and containers. Mint should be grown with a barrier around the roots in the garden since it can be very invasive. Because most mints do not germinate from seed, it is preferable to buy plants from a nursery or garden center. Vitamin...
The gardens are in full flower, and summer has arrived. Fire up the grill, put on the sprinkler, and enjoy the Midsummer celebrations! This summer solstice Sabbat, also known as Litha, commemorates the year’s longest day. Take advantage of the extra hours of daylight by spending as much time as possible outside! How do I celebrate? Litha can be celebrated in a variety of ways, depending on your spiritual path, but the focus is almost always on the power of the sun. It’s that time of year when the crops are flourishing and the ground has warmed up. We may...
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