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Valda Roric ---

Author of “Loki – The Trickster Unleashed” and “Supernatural in the Land of Count Dracula”, Valda Roric has always been fascinated by the supernatural. Interested in the topic, she has studied many aspects of the enigmatic. Always attempting to find logical explanations for the unexplainable, Valda Roric started on a journey through countless enigmas waiting to be studied and explained logically and scientifically. In the end, the supernatural is nothing more than the natural which has not yet been explained scientifically. Also, Valda Roric believes that one must resort to explanations pertaining to the domain of the paranormal only when all other logical explanations have failed to explain a certain phenomenon. Interested in domains such as mythology, history and paranormal investigations, Valda Roric discusses different topics in a new and daring form.

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Yeti.

12 October, 2017 - 13:52 valdar

The Common Western Depiction of the Yeti is Wrong

In the folklore of Nepal, the Yeti is an ape-like being that is taller than a human. It is said to live in the Himalayan region of Nepal, Bhutan, and Tibet. The people of that region use the names...

Fight between Ushiwaka Maru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) and Kumasaka Chôhan at the inn; bales and a torch on the ground, and Kisanda in the distance. (circa 1840-1843) By Utagawa Kuniyoshi.

10 October, 2017 - 02:01 valdar

Yoshitsune: The Silk Clad Warrior With a Noble Quest for Revenge

Apart from a very rich mythology, Japan also has numerous histories about heroes. One of these is the story of Yoshitsune. Walking around in fine silk and playing the flute, at first glance he seemed...

Aztec burial of a sacrificed child at Tlatelolco

17 July, 2016 - 15:01 valdar

Bizarre Rituals of Blood and Death That Are Rooted in the Ancient World

Throughout history, there are many rituals that individuals and groups participate in which could be considered strange or unusual by others. The following is a short overview of some of the uncanny...

‘The Harem’ by Gustave Boulanger

16 July, 2016 - 21:43 valdar

In a Forbidden Place: Hidden Lives in a Harem

The term harem comes from the Arabic haram meaning forbidden place . This defines the sphere of women in a polygynous household and makes reference to their enclosed quarters being forbidden to men...

Thor and the Midgard Serpent, Emil Doepler painting.

14 July, 2016 - 15:09 valdar

Slithering Through the Stories of Ancient Snake Deities: Serpent Gods of Ancient Mythology

Serpent and their symbols are found in the myths and legends of countless cultures around the world. These animals often have a negative connotation, but not always. There are even cases of snake...

Famous and Powerful Eunuchs of the Ancient World

11 July, 2016 - 21:47 valdar

Famous and Powerful Eunuchs of the Ancient World

A eunuch is a castrated man who was usually forced to undergo such a procedure without consent. This was done so that the person might perform a specific social role such as harem servant, guardian...

Demons practicing cannibalism

8 July, 2016 - 21:45 valdar

Ancient Demons and Their Infernal Legacy

Demons have existed in myths and legends since ancient times. In the hierarchy of evil, as laid out in grimoires and occult texts, each demon has a name and a precise function. In medieval times,...

Until her death (1862) by Frederick A. Sandys.

3 July, 2016 - 21:54 valdar

Negotiating with Death: Special Agreements for the Afterlife Around the World

Death as an entity appears in many cultures across the globe. In the West, this entity is known as the Grim Reaper. In Japan, Death is represented by Shinigami, the Gods of Death. A lesser-known...

Pleasure, Procreation, and Punishment: Shocking Facts about Sex and Marriage in the Ancient World

21 June, 2016 - 14:31 valdar

Pleasure, Procreation, and Punishment: Shocking Facts about Sex and Marriage in the Ancient World

Much of what is considered normal in the present day might have been seen as shocking in the past and vice versa. This idea applies to many of the aspects of daily life, including customs related to...

Terror of the toilet

18 June, 2016 - 03:39 valdar

Beware the Supernatural Bathroom Spirits, Toilet Deities, and Dung Demons

Every place in the world has its own legends and superstitions. These led to beliefs about gods, demons, and spirits which haunt a certain location. Even toilets have their own otherworldly beings...

The Ancient of Days (William Blake, 1794)

11 June, 2016 - 14:45 valdar

Ancient Gods – When Darkness Ruled the World

Darkness is the opposite of brightness and it is characterized by the absence of visible light. The emotional response of humans to darkness has led to many culturally different metaphorical usages...

The Immortals – A Continuation of Myths and Legends

8 June, 2016 - 14:47 valdar

The Immortals – A Continuation of Myths and Legends

Uruk from Mesopotamia was probably the first legendary immortal. He was believed to have been a “regular” individual who simply could not die. However, mythology suggests that immortals and observers...

Exposing the Secret Sex Lives of Famous Greeks and Romans in the Ancient World

3 June, 2016 - 03:46 valdar

Exposing the Secret Sex Lives of Famous Greeks and Romans in the Ancient World

In the ancient world, the public were not so privy to information about the scandalous sex lives of central societal figures. Still, sexual rumors have always existed and, in this way, historical...

Bringing the Secret Story of Shadows to Light

30 May, 2016 - 21:43 valdar

Bringing the Secret Story of Shadows to Light

Mythology regarding the forces of light and the forces of darkness has a long history of debate. However, there is a faction which has not been discussed so much. This is the story of shadows. In...

Horses as Symbols of Power in History and Mythology

18 May, 2016 - 03:38 valdar

Horses as Symbols of Power in History and Mythology

There are many hypotheses regarding history of the domestication of the horse. Horses first appeared in Paleolithic cave art around 30,000 BC. These were wild horses that were hunted for their meat...

Magical Rings and Their Mystical Powers

9 April, 2016 - 14:54 valdar

Magical Rings and Their Mystical Powers

Treasures are not always large gold hoards or mountains of precious stones. A treasure can also be a highly precious artifact such as the Ark of the Covenant, the Spear of Longinus, and the Sword of...

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