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Most Popular Ancient Origins Articles of 2022
... as Greenwich time is today. Read on There is a myriad of mythology surrounding mirrors. Source: MiaStendal / Adobe ... 5.Haunted Mirrors, Bloody Mary and Superstitious Mirror Mythology A particular genre of mythology has formed around mirrors, made up of traditions ...
ancient origins - 31/12/2022 - 13:43
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King Nuada and his Famous Sword of Light
... flood, only the Fomorians, a supernatural race in Irish mythology, were left alive on the Green Isle. These were ... which would decide the outcome of the war. In Irish mythology, Nuada is known by many names such as Nuadu, ... Nodens or the Welsh Nudd or Ludd Llaw Eraint. In Norse mythology, he is associated with the god Tyr, a warrior god ...
valdar - 30/12/2015 - 22:05
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Temples of Palenque Reveal Story of Lady Cormorant and Her Three Sons, The Triad Gods
... them to determine the "king list" and learn the history, mythology, and religion of the Mayas—written in their own ... and Cosmic Creation The Cross Group is a treasure of Maya mythology, comprised of three main structures: Temple of the ... panels is the only long written narrative of Classic Maya mythology. Each temple is "owned" by one of the Triad Gods ...
lennie - 16/10/2017 - 18:48
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Huge Roman Mosaic Depicting Trojan War Saved From Terrorists in Syria
... ISIS in 2020 ( Trentinness / Adobe Stock) The Tideline of Mythology and Reality Each panel on the ancient mosaic is ... of art shows the semi-legendary Amazon warriors from Greek mythology fighting alongside the people of Troy. The Amazons ... Nabu Museum, Syria ) A War from Memory? Or A Metaphor from Mythology? While history books and movies tell stories of the ...
ashley cowie - 14/10/2022 - 22:57
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Giants Among Men Who Walked The Earth
... generally supernatural, larger than life beings of mythology and religion. Today, overachievers are often called ... generally supernatural, larger than life beings of mythology and religion. The Greeks presented the Titans and ... AD, from ‘ gigans’, or the “ gigantes ” of Greek mythology, and currently the word is used to describe larger ...
ashley cowie - 12/08/2022 - 20:52
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Thaumas and Electra: Unity of the Wonder of the Sea and Sparkling Light Bears Jason’s Tormentors
In Greek mythology, Thaumas is believed to be an ancient sea god and ... we derive our current understanding of this god. In Greek mythology, Thaumas is believed to be an ancient sea god and ... Gods: The Phrygian Cybele The Seductive Sirens of Greek Mythology: How the Heroes Resisted Temptation Gaia: The Greek ...
dhwty - 27/11/2018 - 13:44
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Dikteon Cave: The Legendary Birthplace of Zeus
... Mount Olympus, the highest peak in Greece. In Greek Mythology, Zeus was said to have been born on the island of ... as his place of birth. Gods and Goddesses of the Greek Mythology Talos - Crete The Sacred Omphalos Stone, Navel of ... John Duncan, 1811. ( Wikimedia Commons ) References "Greek Mythology: Greek Gods: Greek Goddesses: Greek Myths." Greek ...
Bryan Hill - 15/05/2015 - 14:20
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An Ambiguous Amphibian: The Everchanging Frog Symbol in World Myth
... a symbol of life and fertility. Consequently, in Egyptian mythology, a frog-goddess, Heqet, represented fertility and ... Jollain." ( Public Domain ) Dissecting Frog Symbolism in Mythology To understand why almost every culture in the world ... The Gods of the Egyptians: Or, Studies in Egyptian Mythology. 2. Methuen & Co. pp. 284–286. Satrapi, M. ...
ashley cowie - 07/02/2018 - 13:56
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Crime and Punishment: Eternal Damnations as handed down by the Ancient Greek Gods
... none more innovatively and famously than the gods of Greek mythology. The ultimate form of pain and misery was eternal ... Part I The Enigmatic Loki, a Trickster among Gods in Norse Mythology Nothing could top his last offense: Tantalus killed ... this made him the first man guilty of kin-slaying in Greek mythology. Public Domain By Liz Leafloor References ...
lizleafloor - 15/08/2015 - 15:01
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Bearded Gods of the Americas Were Jesus Resurrected?! Maybe. But Why is the Plumed Serpent Ubiquitous?
... before Christopher Columbus. Authors usually quote from mythology and legends which discuss ancient gods such as the ... before Christopher Columbus. Authors usually quote from mythology and legends which discuss ancient gods such as the ... deities. Viracocha is the great creator deity in Inca mythology. ( Public Domain ) The earliest conventionally ...
Brien Foerster - 07/09/2017 - 19:00
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Hermes: Messenger of the Gods and Patron of Traders, Travelers, and Thieves
... of Hermes is the god Mercury . According to Greek mythology, Hermes was the son of Zeus and Maia , a daughter ... Divine, Forbidden and Dangerous? Magic Apples in Ancient Mythology Enchanting Women of the Odyssey: From Seductive ... at: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hermes-Greek-mythology www.greek-gods.org . 2018. Hermes. [Online] ...
dhwty - 22/04/2019 - 14:01
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Exposing the Shady Secrets of Charon's Obols: Spirit Coins of Ancient Greece
... the River Styx or Acheron into the Underworld. In Greek mythology, the ferryman of the dead is a figure called Charon ... to the written sources. The Ferryman of Hades In Greek mythology, the realm of the living is separated from the ... of Charon as a ferryman was a later addition to Greek mythology, as this character does not appear in any works of ...
dhwty - 11/05/2016 - 03:44
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The Descent of Ariadne: Minoan Queen of the Dead to Mistress of the Labyrinth?
... The Little-Known Practices and Symbols in Ancient Mythology of the Great Below The Sacred Sex and Death Rites ... gods Izanagi and Izanami, the goddess Guanyin of Buddhist mythology, and the Emperor Yudhisthira in the Indian epic ... herself—particularly considering her role in Greek mythology as the judge of the sacrificial victims—remains ...
Riley Winters - 09/01/2018 - 18:52
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Hyperborea: Mythical Land That Fascinated Writers of the Ancient World
Hyperborea is a location in Greek mythology. The inhabitants of this mythical land are known as ... the Elder, and Pindar. Hyperborea is a location in Greek mythology . The inhabitants of this mythical land are known ... Greeks thought this land was located. According to Greek mythology, the North Wind, personified by the god Boreas , ...
dhwty - 01/07/2020 - 01:14
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The Myth of the Basajaun: A Basque Story of an Ancient Encounter
... a myth? From the yeti to bigfoot, or even the wild man, mythology filled with mysterious hairy beasts living in ... Myth of the Basajaun Based on Fact or Fiction? In Basque mythology there exists a creature known as the Basajaun. ... Vučković References Howard, G. 2015. Basajaun – Basque Mythology or History? Pyrenean Experience . [Online] ...
Aleksa Vučković - 08/09/2020 - 00:01
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8 of History’s Most Terrifying Hags
... to be downright stunning. Circe, the sorceress of Greek Mythology, featured in Homer's Odyssey, known for turning men ... in practice they are often lumped together. In Greek Mythology, the Graeae (also known as the old women, the grey ... The Moirai were the personification of fate in Greek mythology. They too were three sisters, Clotho, Lachesis, and ...
Robbie Mitchell - 24/02/2023 - 00:56
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Fuxi, Nuwa, and the Creation of Humanity
... (女娲) are a pair of important deities found in Chinese mythology. They are credited with the creation of humanity. ... (女娲) are a pair of important deities found in Chinese mythology. They are credited with the creation of humanity. ... cares for her children as much as her husband. In Chinese mythology, Nuwa’s work was not exactly complete after the ...
dhwty - 10/03/2020 - 12:58
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Atypical Nourishment – Hematophagy, Cannibalism and Necrophagy
... which feed on human blood and flesh. Greek and Roman mythology mention beings named lamia, strixes and empusae who ... is justified as being a spiritual nourishment. Christian mythology also includes references to the chalice used by ... to the insect named the praying mantis, in European mythology, the demonic entity known as a succubus acts as a ...
Phoenix Vald - 22/01/2022 - 01:00
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Anansi – Deity or Storybook Trickster?
... name given to the collection of spider tales. The Rich Mythology and Megalithic Culture of the Ancient Berbers, ... from the Ancient Underworld? The Little-Known Archetype in Mythology Museum Mix-up Creates a Sticky Mess: Spider Web ... that is certain is that Anansi is a part of West African mythology and as such he serves to amuse and entertain ...
ML Childs - 27/08/2018 - 02:59
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Atoning for Your Sins in the Himalayas: The Panch Kedar Pilgrimage
... themselves, and they are mentioned in ancient Hindu mythology. Of all these temples, the Panch Kedar, made up of ... Temple (2200 meters/7218 ft). According to Hindu mythology, these five temples must be visited in the order ... renowned temples in India trace their origins from Hindu mythology, and the Panch Kedar are no different. According to ...
Sushant Pandey - 13/06/2020 - 01:04