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Folklore and Mythology in Medicine: Unraveling Ancient Beliefs about Health and Healing (Part 2)

In Part 1 of our exploration, we delved into the fascinating realm of ancient healing practices rooted in mythology. Continuing our journey, Part 2 takes us further into the intriguing world of mythical remedies, gods of healing, and rituals from various cultures, shedding light on the enduring wisdom that continues to inspire modern medicine. Egyptian Mythology: Thoth and the Sacred Knowledge In ancient Egypt, the god Thoth was revered as the patron of medicine and knowledge. Egyptians believed in the power of written spells and rituals, often inscribed on papyrus scrolls and amulets. The Ebers Papyrus, one of the oldest...

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So, you’re interested in learning more about Reiki? Let me start by explaining how much I know about Reiki. Reiki is a Japanese stress-relieving and relaxing practice that also aids healing. Reiki is a straightforward, natural, and risk-free spiritual healing and self-improvement technique that everyone can utilize. Reiki can heal everything because it operates on the most fundamental levels of reality. Reiki achieves this by giving the client the energy to rise above (metaphorically) and see everything, as well as the fortitude to let go. Reiki practitioners use a certain pattern to channel energy in order to heal and harmonize....

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Astrology is a branch of science that hypothesizes and attempts to explain how celestial bodies influence human affairs. According to the American Heritage Dictionary, astrology is the study of the positions and angles of celestial bodies in order to predict how things will go in the natural world and in the lives of people. Astrology is a form of divination that is based on the belief that by looking at heavenly bodies like stars, planets, the moon, comets, etc., one can learn information about the future or about one’s personality. Astrology was used frequently in antiquity as well. Some of...

Who or what are faeries?

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...

Painite

“The World’s Rarest Gemstone” Gemstones have been a symbol of wealth, beauty, and power for centuries. From diamonds to rubies, each gemstone has its own unique qualities, but few can compare to the rarity of Painite. Painite, discovered in the 1950s, is considered the world’s rarest gemstone, with only a handful of specimens known to exist. In this article, we will delve into the fascinating history and properties of painite. History of Painite Painite was first discovered in the 1950s in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma. British mineralogist Arthur Charles Davy Pain was the first to identify the stone, and...

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