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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Inanna, also known as Ishtar, was the ancient Sumerian goddess of love, fertility, and war. From roughly 4000 BCE until the advent of Christianity in the area, the people of Mesopotamia, a region in modern-day Iraq between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, worshiped her. Inanna was one of the most popular and powerful deities in the Sumerian pantheon, and her stories and myths have captivated people for thousands of years. Inanna was often depicted as a beautiful and seductive woman, with symbols of her power including lions, snakes, and the planet Venus. She was said to have descended to the...
As the most gorgeous of all jewels, the queen of stones, and the stone of kings, the fiery and alluring Ruby is a stone of grandeur. Ancient cultures thought its virtues outweighed those of all other precious stones, and its price was even higher than the diamond’s. According to legend, the Chinese Emperor Kublai Khan offered to trade a large ruby for a whole city. The ruby has a variety of red hues, ranging from pale pink to blood red. This color is due to chromium. The word “ruby” comes from “rubber,” the Latin word for red. Rubies energize and...
For thousands of years, topaz has been associated with wealth and elegance, influence and generosity, vitality, and strength. Having one gives you true love and loyalty, a friend, and a gentle personality. It also gives you courage, knowledge, and success in everything you do. Its sun-harnessed energy transcends both time and distance, making it one of the most loving and beneficial gems one can give oneself. Topaz warms to its solar energy, distributing and radiating its peaceful power in all directions—soothing, healing, energizing, and recharging—from the pure light of clear Topaz to the golds and sunny yellows to the flaming...
One of Scandinavia’s most significant herbs The ancient herb Anethum graveolens, sometimes known as Fernleaf Dill, was described in early Egyptian literature around 5,000 years ago. It is the most significant culinary herb in Scandinavia, and it is as popular as parsley elsewhere. Dill comes from the Old Norse term Dilla, which means “to lull,” and may be cultivated both indoors and outdoors. Dill is a wonderful foliage plant with fluffy leaves that work well as a green foil for your garden blooms. For many people, the scent of dill on their fingertips is as comforting as the leaves of...
Long ago, the god Osiris arrived in Egypt to rule as king. He brought new rules to Egypt and taught them how to farm properly and live peacefully in their villages. Osiris was a knowledgeable and powerful ruler who was well-liked and respected by the Egyptians. Unfortunately, his brother Seth was envious of his brother’s power in Egypt and devised a plan to assassinate Osiris and usurp his throne. Seth crept into Osiris’ bedroom late one night. Seth measured Osiris’s body from top to bottom and side to side, taking care not to wake up Osiris or his queen, the...
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