As Greek mythology goes, the universe was once a big soup of nothingness. Then, two things happened: either Chaos or Gaia created the universe as we know it, or Ouranos and Tethys gave birth to the first beings.
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Carly Silver
As an assistant editor for Harlequin Books, Carly Silver knows what makes a good story; as an ancient historian and lecturer, she serves as a tour guide through antiquity. The former ancient and classical history expert for About.com, she currently serves as a contributing writer to HistoryBuff.com and other various publications. In giving talks across New York City, Carly brings the ancient world and all of its quirks to life.
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Lilith is first mentioned in ancient Babylonian texts as a winged female demon that attacks pregnant women and infants.
Myths & Legends
Ishi-no-Hoden is one of Japan's most mysterious and bewildering monuments, a gigantic stone structure in the shape of an old tube TV almost 6 meters (20 ft) high and 500 tons (560 US tons) in weight that seems to float over a pond in the city of Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture.
Human Origins
The Olympian gods are well known to most people in the Western world. A lesser-known deity is Theia. Theia is the primordial Greek goddess of light.
Ancient Technology
It’s common knowledge that man didn’t learn to fly until the 20th century. However shocking discoveries in both South America and Egypt are beginning to bring this long-stated fact into question.
Ancient Places
In the Middle Ages, donning armor was an essential part of preparing for battle. The process of putting on armor was a ritual that required time, effort, and assistance from squires.
Opinion
What is the origin of the legend of the Christed Son who was born of a virgin on December 25th? I am sure you are familiar with his legend which states that he was born in a manger surrounded by shepherds
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At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe.
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