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Beyond Fertility: Goddess Heqet’s Extensive Influence on Ancient Egypt
In ancient Egypt, the goddess Heqet reigned supreme as a symbol of fertility and childbirth. Heqet’s following spanned the ages, from the Old Kingdom to the Ptolemaic period, due to her impact on fertility, agriculture, and funerary practices. As one of Egypt’s most popular deities among women, Heqet was heavily invoked by those wishing for protection during pregnancy.
Lex Leigh - 08/08/2023 - 18:52
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Floating Islands Seen at Sea: Myth and Reality – Part 2
... winter in the southern hemisphere), he was brought back to health. This flood and the floating islands are described in ...
chetvanduzer - 03/08/2014 - 01:00
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The So-Called Druid of Colchester: Physician, Mystical Man, or Both?
... Mugwort was also a popular herbal remedy for different health problems at that time. Mugwort. ( CC BY-SA 3.0 ) ...
Natalia Klimczak - 14/12/2016 - 14:47
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The Forgotten Kingdom of Urartu: From Prosperity to Fall
The Kingdom of Urartu, a once significant ancient civilization nestled in the rugged terrain of the Armenian Highlands, flourished from the 9th to 6th centuries BC. Often overshadowed by its Mesopotamian and Egyptian counterparts, Urartu commanded a powerful presence, leaving behind a legacy rich in military prowess, architectural marvels, and cultural achievements. Spanning parts of modern-day Armenia, Turkey, and Iran, its capital, Tushpa (modern-day Van), stood as a show of its grandeur.
Robbie Mitchell - 08/04/2024 - 11:10
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Butchered Dogs Consumed by Bronze Age Wolf Warriors in Rites Ceremonies
... dogs were old, between six and twelve years, and in good health before they were sacrificed. Crucial evidence is of ...
Theodoros Karasavvas - 09/08/2017 - 22:55
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Child Mummies in the Palermo Catacombs Cause of Death Investigation
... a clearer picture of the children's lifestyles and health. The researchers will use non-invasive methods to ...
ashley cowie - 05/01/2022 - 22:00
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Unusual Little Chapel Built with Glass and Broken Pottery Destroyed Many Times Over – But Still Stands!
... had to return to France, as a consequence of his ill health. The brother died there before his chapel was ...
dhwty - 31/12/2017 - 18:54
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Oldest Evidence of Beer in Britain Found By Accident During Road Project
... was often tainted or contaminated and this was a major health hazard. Ancient societies brewed beer so that they had ...
Ed Whelan - 04/02/2019 - 18:54
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Irish Translation of Ibn Sīna Medical Text Discovered in Medieval Book Binding
A recent discovery is demonstrating the influence of Islamic medicine on European physicians. A fragment from a book dating from the 1400s has revealed the influence of a Muslim Persian polymath on Irish doctors. This find is helping experts to have a better understanding of Ireland in the Middle Ages and the importance of Islamic works on the intellectual development of Europeans.
Ed Whelan - 08/03/2019 - 22:57
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Was this Trepanned Skull Found in Turkey the Work of Magicians or Medics?
... complaints ranging from “physical injuries to mental health problems and epilepsy.” The researchers listed three ...
ashley cowie - 13/11/2022 - 17:59
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New Theory Links Dog Domestication And Excess Protein
A team of Finnish researchers have developed a new theory about dog domestication and the evolution of dogs from wolves.
Nathan Falde - 11/01/2021 - 17:57
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Gaius Marius was the Savior of Ancient Rome, but was he a Hero or Villain?
... but he resigned from his post at the end of 90 BC, citing health problems. Had Marius’ retirement remained permanent, ...
Marc Hyden - 27/09/2017 - 18:56
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Breakthrough Discovery of Earliest Cancer Case from Bronze Age China
An examination of the skeletal remains of a man from Bronze Age China has produced some astonishing results. Work conducted by the international research team resulted in experts finding one of the earliest examples of cancer in East Asia. Such discoveries are very rare. Potentially this could help specialists to better understand the disease, which is one of the leading causes of death around the globe.
Ed Whelan - 31/10/2020 - 00:00
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5,000 Year-Old Anatolian Sword Was Discovered On Venetian Island
... that Defied Time Archaeologists Excavate Ancient Anatolian Health Center Founded by Rich Roman Subject-King Analysis of ...
ashley cowie - 28/02/2020 - 22:55
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The discovery of an 8,000-year-old skull believed to contain preserved brain matter in Norway
... brain specimens could also pave the way to the study of health in prehistoric times. Featured image: Norwegian ...
aprilholloway - 14/07/2014 - 03:42
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Squirrels, Armadillos and Now Apes Have Leprosy
... evolved.” And even with advanced medicines , the World Health Organization still record “around 200,000 cases of ...
ashley cowie - 15/10/2021 - 01:31
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Mythological Creatures Are Among Us: Tatanka Ska - The Sacred White Bison
... Bottles Made by Ancient Americans be the Cause of their Health Decline? Josiah Gregg. ( Public Domain ) Dr. Josiah ...
Birdog - 31/12/2018 - 22:54
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Machu Picchu Re-opens With Ancient Incan Thanksgiving Ceremony
... ceremony that “Today, Machu Picchu opens. It opens with (health and safety) protocols, it opens to say that we are ...
Ed Whelan - 03/11/2020 - 22:31
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King Edward III Had Eyes on the French Kingship and it Led to the Hundred Years War
... / Public Domain ) King Edward’s Decline The king’s health and luster began to wane in later years. In 1363, six ...
Mark Miller - 31/12/2018 - 01:32
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Legends say Mysterious Women Built the Megaliths of Portugal
... and folkloristics connect them to life, fertility, health and old wisdom,” Lindström wrote. The Three Fates ...
Mark Miller - 28/09/2019 - 01:53