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Sheela Na Gig – The Original Feminist Symbol?

You’ll see them around Europe – sculptures of old women squatting down, sometimes gleeful, pulling open their exaggerated vulvas. It’s a brazen image that ...

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Venus of Willendorf: Unraveling the Enigma of the Ancient Figurine

Most historical relics found by archeologists are “just” several thousand years old because of how harsh the various environmental factors can be on ...

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Gonggong – The Chinese Water God

Floods and deluges are concepts found in almost every mythology, from ancient Greek mythology to the biblical account of the Deluge. There are several flood ...

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Nuwa – The Great Mother of Humans in Chinese mythology

Mythological gods not only represent religious beliefs, but also virtues and values of certain cultures. One of the earliest Chinese deities, Nuwa is most ...

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The Bushido Code – The Way of The Warrior

Bushido was established around the eighth century as a code of conduct for the samurai class of Japan. It was concerned with the behavior, lifestyle, and ...

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Enki – The Sumerian God of Wisdom

The Sumerians were the earliest sophisticated civilization known in history. They were known for their worship of many gods. Enki was one of the major gods ...

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Janus –  Roman God of Time, Beginnings, Endings, and Doorways

Many think that all Roman gods are just renamed copies of the “original” Greek deities. However, that’s not the case. Meet Janus – the Roman god of time, ...

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Seal of Solomon – Symbolism, Meaning and Importance

The Seal of Solomon, also known as the Ring of Solomon, is believed to have been a magical seal owned by King Solomon of Israel. The symbol has its roots in ...

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24 Stunning Symbols of Travel Tattoos and What They Mean

For most of us, the traveler's life is always a dream and a fantasy. So even if we can’t live freely without a care in the world, we can still capture the ...

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From Alpha to Omega: Exploring the Greek Alphabet’s Journey Through Time

The Greek alphabet is quite an effective writing system. Its long and celebrated history has left us with an enduring heritage. The Greek alphabet is the ...