Andreas Kornevall

14 November, 2017 - 01:26 ancient-origins

A Journey into Northern Myth, Ritual, Runes and Cosmology

Thursday, November 23, 2017 - 17:00 to 18:00

Myth; Ritual; Runes; Glean insight into the Northern myth-world! Andreas Kornevall joins AO Premium to present the Norse creation myth and the story that lies at the very heart of Norse mythology: the Birth of Wisdom. He will reveal the relationship between the runes and the Norse creation myth, and will discuss ancient rune amulets such as the ancient bracteates and runes stones. Join us to...

26 January, 2017 - 17:06 ancient-origins

Norse Tales, Norse Wisdom Storytelling Evening with Andreas Kornevall

Friday, March 10, 2017 - 19:30 to 21:00

Two magical tales form the first part of the evening: the Norse Creation Myth and the story of the Birth of Wisdom, which are performed with musical accompaniment: musical instruments such as the Swedish traditional fipple flutes and drum. The second part of the evening is a presentation and participatory discussion: Andreas will explore the Uthark rune-row used by many contemporary Seiðr (...

Myths & Legends

This 14th-century Persian painting portrays a scene from the Kushnameh in what scholars believe could be the betrothal of prince Abtin (kneeling) and Silla princess Frarang (sitting). (Hanyang University Museum)

The 1,500-Year-Old Love Story Between a Persian Prince and a Korean Princess that Could Rewrite History

More than a thousand years before the first European explorer reached Korea’s shores, the Persian Empire was writing love stories about Korean princesses. It’s a little-known story that could change the way we see our history.

Archaeologists May Have Discovered the Birthplace of King Arthur: Legends Come to Life?

Eight Legendary Creatures from Greek Mythology That You Might Not Know About

The Bodiless God of Wisdom: Mimir in Norse Mythology

Maya: Science Only Acknowledges Now What Ancient Sages Knew About Reality 5000 Years Ago

The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired Gorgon

Human Origins

Some say maya is a magical creative power of the Brahman

Maya: Science Only Acknowledges Now What Ancient Sages Knew About Reality 5000 Years Ago

Maya is a word which is very familiar to the western world, but very few know what it actually means. It is a word which was used by the rishis (sages) of ancient India to describe the nature of this universe of changing forms. The rishis have always been telling us that matter is not as real or as solid as we think. It is only an illusion projected by our senses.

The Theory of ‘Three Human Species’

Rh-Negative Blood: An Exotic Bloodline or Random Mutation?

Did Ancient People Really Have Lifespans Longer Than 200 Years?

The origins of human beings according to ancient Sumerian texts

The Secret Life of an Ancient Concubine

Ancient Technology

Scythians shooting with the Scythian bow, Kerch (ancient Panticapeum), Crimea, 4th century BC.

Pick Your Poison: The AK-47 of the Ancient Near East

The Scythian bow was the AK-47 of the Ancient Near East and the weapon of choice to dominate the battlefield. Even though the bow was uniquely designed to deliver the utmost damage, the arrow itself was even nastier!

Wootz Steel: The Mysterious Metal that Was Used in Deadly Damascus Blades

The hydraulic telegraph of Aeneas – long-distance communication of antiquity

Nilometers: Ancient Egypt’s Ingenious Invention Used Until Modern Times

More than a Sip and You Feel a Drip: A Morbid Motif for the Crafty Pythagoras Cup

Secrets Behind the Creepy Plague Doctor Mask and Costume

Ancient Places

Reconstruction of Arkaim archaeological site in Russia.

Arkaim: Aryans, Advanced Astronomy and Untold Secrets of a Russian Citadel

Arkaim is a mysterious site located in Russia. Experts believe the citadel, not necessarily the oldest feature of the site, was built between the 17th and 16th century BC. But there are several reasons why Arkaim stands apart from other Bronze Age settlements in the area, leading to the idea it was built by a separate group.

The Secret Tomb of the First Chinese Emperor Remains an Unopened Treasure

The Armada Tree: Sprouted from a Seed in the Pocket of a Fallen Invader

Botallack Mine, Clinging to the Cliffs of the Wild Tin Coast

Archaeologists May Have Discovered the Birthplace of King Arthur: Legends Come to Life?

Chefchaouen: Morocco's Blue Pearl City

Opinion

3 Problems to Remember When Trying to Find Atlantis

It is perhaps the greatest unsolved mystery of all time: Did the lost city of Atlantis actually exist? And if it did once exist, where was it located before its watery demise? Fortunately, the...

Naupa Iglesia: An Egyptian Portal in the Andes?

The Nephilim: Giant Offspring of the Sons of God and the Daughters of Man?

Mount Shasta: Spirits and Danger on a Sacred California Mountain

Mysterious Worlds: Travels to the Faerie and Shamanic Realms

Pharaoh Akhenaten: An Alternative View of the Heretic King

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