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...
Quetzalcoatl is a deity in Mesoamerican mythology, revered by many cultures in the region, including...
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It’s not unusual to see rows of sunflowers blooming in all their vibrant glory during the height of summer. Sunflowers can be different shades of yellow and orange, and they can be anywhere from a foot or two to more than eight feet tall. Sunflowers have been cultivated in North America for a very long time, so there is a lot of folklore related to them. Let’s look at some old beliefs and customs about sunflowers that have been passed down through many different times and places. The nearby Native American tribes taught the early colonists in North America about...
In the vast tapestry of ancient mythology, few figures are as enigmatic and fascinating as Ereshkigal, the formidable Queen of the Underworld in Mesopotamian mythology. Her story is a rich blend of power, mystery, and tragedy, providing a deep and complex portrait of a deity who rules over the dark and shadowy realm beneath the earth. The Mythological Landscape To understand Ereshkigal, one must first grasp the context of the Mesopotamian pantheon. Ancient Mesopotamia, comprising modern-day Iraq, Kuwait, and parts of Syria, Iran, and Turkey, was home to a civilization that thrived for millennia. The Sumerians, Akkadians, Babylonians, and Assyrians...
Gemstones are classified as precious or semi-precious. There are a variety of precious and semi-precious gemstones available on the market. Many individuals are familiar with valuable gemstones such as pearls, rubies, and diamonds. But did you know there are more semi-precious gems available? Yes, alexandrite, amber, amethyst, beryl, garnet, jadeite, lapis lazuli, moonstone, opal, topaz, and turquoise are among the stones. You can get Alexandrite if you wish to buy a transparent and intriguing gemstone. It changes color because when exposed to direct sunlight, the stone appears bright green, but when indoors, it turns raspberry red. This stone was discovered...
Do you ever feel uneasy when you’re in a crowded place? Do you ever feel as if your personal space is being invaded? Some people can only get near you a little. Your aura has prompted this response. It’s possible that someone else’s aura is invading yours. You may feel uneasy in the presence of a particular person at times. When you walk into a room, you get the feeling that something isn’t quite right. A substantial electro-magnetic field surrounds the human aura. We emit electrical energy while absorbing magnetic energy. In a room full of people where diverse energies,...
The celebration of the spring equinox on March 21 is known by many names, including Ostara. It has been honored and commemorated for a very long time in numerous locations all throughout the world. Cybele’s devotees in ancient Rome held the belief that their goddess had a consort who was conceived as a virgin. Each year, at the time of the vernal equinox on the Julian Calendar, a man by the name of Attis died and was raised from the dead (between March 22 and March 25). The festival of No Ruz, which is Persian for “new day,” was held...
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