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The Literary Panorama of the Tarot Cards: Historical Reality and Myths
... Panorama of the Tarot Cards: Historical Reality and Myths ...
Alessandra Filiaci - 24/02/2020 - 20:24
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Ancient Egyptian Creation Myths: Lords of the Earth and Sky, Scarab God Khepera, and Lady of Slaughter
... Public Domain ) By Ted Loukes Ancient Egyptian Creation Myths: Lords of the Earth and Sky, Scarab God Khepera, and ...
tedloukes - 27/09/2016 - 02:01
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Ninurta: God of War and Agriculture
... king Tukulti-Ninurta I, named after him. ( Public Domain ) Myths about Ninurta In an era before civilization, a hideous ... depicted as coming from there. Possible Meaning of the Myths of Ninurta In both the above stories, Ninurta is ... for agriculture, which allows for civilization. These myths also reflect the role that worship of Ninurta played in ...
Caleb Strom - 27/10/2018 - 18:52
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Waipio Valley: Home of Demons, Demi-Gods, and Despots
... of Hawaii – Ancient Race or Fictional Fairytale? Many myths and legends of deities, demons, demi-gods, and despots ... m) Nioi trees, all bejeweled with hibiscus blossoms. Many myths and legends of deities, demons, demi-gods, and despots ... Master storyteller William Drake Westervelt, in his book Myths and Legends of Hawaii, touches on two of the most ...
Mark A. Carpenter - 15/11/2020 - 13:59
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Unidentified Flying Objects – The Reality, the Cover-Up and the Truth
... over the world and have been recorded in history books, myths, legends and traditions for thousands of years. ... over the world and have been recorded in history books, myths, legends and traditions for thousands of years. ... that are recorded in ancient texts are dismissed as mere myths and legends, while UFO sightings that have taken place ...
johnblack - 25/01/2022 - 14:00
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10 Supernatural Powers from the Deities of World Mythology
... Pegasus was a majestic winged horse of the ancient Greek myths. A similar being is Hófvarpnir, the fabulous horse of ... Invisibility is an important artifact within ancient Greek myths. Also known as the Helm of Hades, it could turn every ... beings. The item found its way into many great myths, and was worn by the likes of Athena and Hermes. ...
Aleksa Vučković - 08/04/2023 - 18:52
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Wayland the Smith: The Lost Germanic Legend of the Flying Blacksmith
The world of ancient Europe is full of unique myths, legends, heroes, and gods, many of which have survived ... The world of ancient Europe is full of unique myths, legends, heroes, and gods, many of which have survived ... It is no secret that many of the most intricate myths and legends come from the Norse peoples, immortalized ...
Aleksa Vučković - 20/11/2020 - 14:00
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The Lamia of Ancient Greek Mythology: The Original Bogeyman
... take inspiration from the monsters found in these ancient myths? A classic example is the Lamia, a vicious ... subset of monsters by the Medieval era . In early Greek myths , the Lamia started life as a beautiful woman, wronged ... into a monster . Her physical depiction changes between myths and sources. Sometimes she is described as being ...
Robbie Mitchell - 18/08/2022 - 01:59
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The Mythological Maori Origin Stories of New Zealand
... natives of New Zealand who, like other societies, have myths that are related to the creation of the world and ... the natives of New Zealand who, like other societies, have myths that are related to the creation of the world and ... Cosmic Oceans: The Primordial Waters of Ancient Creation Myths Papa and Rangi, the earth and the sky, came together. ...
ancient-origins - 23/02/2021 - 22:08
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The Story, Symbols and Powers of Freya, the Norse Goddess of Love
... Freya was also associated with witchcraft and some myths record her teaching the practice to the Norse Aesir ... reputation as a prize to be won or demanded in the many myths involving her. It also links to the myth where Freya ... domain ) Freya and the Art of Seidr Magic There are many myths that involve the mention of Freya in Old Norse sources. ...
Molly Dowdeswell - 17/09/2022 - 02:00
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Andean Gods Emerge From the Rock in Peru’s Mythological Sculpture Park!
... the future for a range of ancient Andean gods, spirits and myths, by carving them into the face of a mountain just north ... of Andean gods and figures from various Inca creation myths. While the new attraction is still under construction ... ) Apukunaq Tianan: A Modern Home For Andean Gods and Myths Michael de Titan’s celebration of Andean culture ...
ashley cowie - 02/07/2021 - 14:32
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Measuring Up Real World Archaeological Giants
... others, and one of the most common components of creation myths found in ancient cultures... Strabo, Philostratus and ... others, and one of the most common components of creation myths found in ancient cultures from Peru to China and ... that one of the determining factors influencing the myths about giants, was the discovery of “ large vertebrate ...
ashley cowie - 14/04/2020 - 01:35
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Tarot Resurgence: People Turn to Occult in Uncertain Times
... a resurgence. Credit: photology1971 / Adobe Stock Twin myths The history of tarot is overshadowed by two ... Tarot decks date from 15th-century Italy. Yet these myths inspired occultists to argue the cards encoded hidden ... that an individual was defrauding people. These twin myths of ancient wisdom and modern fraud still play a large ...
ancient-origins - 06/06/2020 - 22:51
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Eight Legendary Creatures from Greek Mythology That You Might Not Know About
... heroes, gods, and epic adventures. The stories told in the myths are interesting and engaging enough that most of us ... heroes, gods, and epic adventures. The stories told in the myths are interesting and engaging enough that most of us ... vampires, and even zombies making appearances in the Greek myths alongside well-known named figures such as Medusa, ...
Sarah P Young - 25/02/2019 - 18:55
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Parallel Twin Ziggurats: The Tower of Babel and Pyramid of Cholula
... volcanic Valley of Mexico, parallel pyramids and mirroring myths have endured across the ages. Isolated from each other ... and the essence of this concept are beyond question, some myths are so specific, so universal, and are then compounded ... Lord of Arratta There are many, extremely ancient Sumerian myths that predate biblical narratives. They are most ...
Mark A. Carpenter - 13/02/2021 - 21:42
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The Fomorians: Destructive Giants of Irish Legend
... illustration by J. C. Leyendecker in T. W. Rolleston's Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race, 1911. ( The Commons ) The ... Sutherland, A., 2017. Fomorians In Irish Myths And Legends: Race Of Demonic Giants Who Inhabited ...
dhwty - 28/12/2017 - 18:58
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What Was Life Really Like for an Ancient Greek Woman?
... life may have been tough for ancient Greek women, the myths and epics reflect colorful depictions of female deities charming and challenging Greek men. In the myths, women carried more distinct roles reflecting freedom, ... symbolized by the sirens of Homer’s Odyssey . The myths about the Amazons spoke of independent horse-riding ...
B. B. Wagner - 15/02/2020 - 18:01
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The Woman Behind the Man: Celtic Warrior Scathach, Teacher of Warriors
... illustration by J. C. Leyendecker in T. W. Rolleston's Myths & Legends of the Celtic Race, 1911. ( Public Domain ) ... Underground cities and networks around the World – Myths and Reality (Part 1) Cerridwen: Mother, Magician, and ... illustration by H. R. Millar from Charles Squire, Celtic Myths and Legends, 1905. ( Public Domain ) Top image: ...
Riley Winters - 08/03/2019 - 00:12
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Evolving Forms: An Intriguing Look at Shapeshifting
... Myth Shapeshifting appears very often in fairy tales and myths. In tales from Greek mythology, Zeus transformed into ... creatures, such as a swan, a bull, and an ant. The myths of the Egyptians depicted the gods with the heads of ... bird head of Horus and the dog head of Anubis, while the myths of the Norsemen showed the mischievous god Loki change ...
Riley Winters - 25/07/2021 - 14:59
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Wild Men of the Ancient World: Legends Across the Globe Tell of a Humanoid Beast – Are They Real?
Man-like beasts appear in myths and legends of cultures around the globe. The best ... Big Foot of North America Man-like beasts appear in myths and legends of cultures around the globe. The best ... global phenomenon - they are an ancient one. Many of these myths have prevailed for hundreds of years, being passed on ...
Sarah P Young - 13/08/2019 - 14:01