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...
Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war....
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In Ireland, Halloween is believed to have originated from the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain, where people would light bonfires and wear costumes to ward off ghosts. Today, children in Ireland still go trick-or-treating, and many families attend fireworks displays or bonfire parties. The traditional Irish Halloween food is barmbrack, a fruitcake that contains hidden charms or rings that predict the eater’s future. Was Halloween originally a pagan or a Christian holiday? Halloween was initially a pagan feast rather than a Christian holiday, similar to Christmas Day. The Roman Catholic Church just established this holy day in the 10th century....
The use of beads can be a contemplative and magical practice in many magical traditions and religious approaches. Of course, the Catholic use of the rosary is the best-known example of this tradition. Each bead on a rosary represents a prayer, which is counted in a specific order. A bead or knot on a prayer bead represents each of the Psalms, and some sects of Judaism have utilized them for many years. Prayer Beads from All Over the World If you’re a Pagan, you don’t need prayer beads that represent Psalms or other distinctly Judeo-Christian beliefs. However, Christianity does not...
Vervain, also known as Verbena, is an herbaceous flowering plant native to the Americas and Asia. It has about 150 species, with common vervain being the only type native to Europe. Vervain is drought-resistant and suitable for butterfly gardening, attracting Lepidoptera such as Hummingbird Hawk-Moth, Chocolate Albatross, and Pipevine Swallowtail. The sacred number of Vervain is 65. Vervain can be used for magical purposes such as taking action, providing strength and creativity, and making a difference. It can also bring encouragement for the best outcomes of the future, setting priorities, and aligning ourselves with our best futures. It is feminine...
THE FEAR OF DEATH To many, this is the worst of the six basic fears, and the reason for this is evident to even the most cursory student of psychology. The dreadful pains of the fear linked with DEATH can be directly attributed to religious fanaticism, which is more responsible than all other sources combined. So-called “heathens” are less terrified of DEATH than the “civilized,” particularly that segment of the civilized population that has been influenced by theology. For hundreds of millions of years, man has asked the still unsolved (and possibly unanswerable) question, “WHY?” as well as “How did...
One must approach the solemn story of Pandora’s Box, a tale deeply rooted in Greek mythology, with due reverence. It is a chronicle rife with the perils of unchecked curiosity, the gravity of its consequences, and the profound moral dilemmas it presents. As we delve into the analysis of this enduring legend, we shall uncover the layers of symbolism within, gleaning the weighty lessons it bestows upon our understanding of the human mind. The Genesis of Pandora’s Box Our story begins in a mythical time when gods and common people coexisted, with the threads of destiny tying their fates together....
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