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...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
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Amber is one of the world’s oldest and most valuable gems, a “Gold of the Sea” produced by light and life, maintained by time, and washed up on the shores for humanity, a symbol of beauty, protection, and rebirth. It has been depicted as drops of the sun, tears of the gods, hardened honey, and sunlight solidifying, and it is as sought after today as it was in the most ancient cultures, having been used as far back as the Stone Age for its pleasing warmth of color, value in adornment, and magical and medicinal properties. Amber is an organic...
According to a myth, the God of Mines asked his courtiers to gather all of the world’s famous gems, like rubies, sapphires, emeralds, etc., and he found that they were all different colors, shades, and hardnesses. He crushed one of each and combined them, declaring, “Let this be something that will unite the beauty of all.” He spoke, and lo and behold, the diamond was born. Pure as a dewdrop and impervious to hardness, when its beam is broken down in the spectrum, it shows all the colors of the jewels it was made from. Though it is the color...
The History and Symbolism of Baphomet: Unveiling the Mysteries Baphomet, a figure shrouded in mystery and controversy, has captivated the imaginations of many. With its origins rooted in the Middle Ages and its association with Satanism and the occult, Baphomet has become a symbol that both intrigues and unsettles. In this article, we will delve into the history and symbolism of Baphomet, shedding light on its enigmatic nature. Join us on this journey of discovery as we unravel the secrets of Baphomet. The Origins of Baphomet The name “Baphomet” first appeared in the trial transcripts of the Inquisition of the...
The Ruler of Winter Cailleach, the goddess of Scotland and parts of Ireland, is the incarnation of the dark mother, the harvest goddess, or the hag or crone figure. She arrives in late autumn, as the soil is dying, and is known as a storm bringer. She is often represented as an elderly woman with one eye, terrible teeth, and matted hair. According to mythologist Joseph Campbell, she is known as Cailleach Bheur in Scotland and Cailleach Beare along the Irish shore. Her name varies depending on which county and location she appears in. The word cailleach means “veiled one”...
While Halloween is observed on October 31, Día de Los Muertos is observed on November 2. Many of the communities that celebrate Dia de los Muertos also celebrate Halloween. The “Day of the Dead” is a tradition that started in ancient Mesoamerica, which is now Mexico and northern Central America. There, native peoples like the Aztecs, Mayas, and Toltecs held special holidays to remember their dead loved ones. Depending on whether the deceased was an adult or a kid, specific months were set aside for commemorating them. With the arrival of the Spanish, this way of remembering the dead became...
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