Also known as an inverted cross, Petrine Cross or the Cross of St. Peter, the upside down cross is a religious and an anti-religious symbol at the same ...

Known under various names throughout West Africa, the Caribbean, and South America, Elegua is the Orisha, or deity, of crossroads, paths, chance, and ...

You look at the clock and notice that it’s 44 minutes past the hour. You’ve just been invited to a friend’s 44th birthday. You move into a new building, and ...

If you've been noticing the number 616 appearing frequently in your life, in random places like number plates, digital clocks, page numbers, building ...

The goddess Tara plays pivotal roles in both Hinduism and Buddhism, yet she’s relatively unknown in the West. If someone unfamiliar with Hinduism would see ...

Veles is one of those ancient Slavic gods that can be found in virtually every Slavic pantheon. From the Kievan Rus to the Balkans and to Central Europe, ...

Every ancient religion has a god of love. The Celtic god Aengus is that for the people of Ireland. He doesn’t shoot people with arrows of love but, instead, ...

Gorgeous and sensual, with thin hips and luscious breasts, the Hindu goddess Rati is described as the most beautiful woman or deity to have ever lived. As a ...

Awen is an important symbol in Celtic culture. It's a symbol of creativity, imagination, and aesthetic sensibility. In the Celtic language, Awen means ...

Japan’s warriors are known for their loyalty, strength, power, and code of conduct. They’re also known for the weapons that they carried – typically, the ...