Cast of Characters: Indra: God of the Storms and Kings of the Gods (Devas), though he serves more as a first among equals rather than a Celestial… Read more “Don’t tell Icarus: Hanuman Tries to Eat the Sun”
Category: Mythology
The Colossus of Rhodes
The Colossus of Rhodes was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Erected in Rhodes to commemorate the successful defense of the city after a… Read more “The Colossus of Rhodes”
Neelakantha: Why Shiva’s Neck Is Blue
The Story of How Shiva’s Neck Turned Blue; Neelakantha and the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean (Samudra Manthan)
I’ve Got A Bridge to Sell: Adam, Rama and Al-Bruni
When it comes to Hindu/Muslim antagonism, nothing stokes the fires quite like the topic of Rama, the second most popular Avatar of Vishnu (statistically speaking, first-place goes… Read more “I’ve Got A Bridge to Sell: Adam, Rama and Al-Bruni”
Geryon – The Triple Headed Giant
Geryon was the grandson of the gorgon Medusa. His father, Chrysaor, was born from blood as Perseus separated Medusa’s head from her body, and the children she… Read more “Geryon – The Triple Headed Giant”
The Werewolf and the Flood, pt 2: And the Stones Gave People Their Name
I ended Part one by stating that we would examine life during and after the Flood, and how Deucalion and Pyrrha repopulated the planet without any of… Read more “The Werewolf and the Flood, pt 2: And the Stones Gave People Their Name”
The Werewolf and the Flood, pt 1: The Beast
Imagine this: you are privy to the Council of the Gods on Mount Olympus, presided over by the Thunder-Bolt wielding Zeus. And today He’s mighty pissed about… Read more “The Werewolf and the Flood, pt 1: The Beast”
Shiva’s Other Child: Batara Kala, Lord of the Underworld
Before getting into the origin(s) and function(s) of Batara Kala, the Javanese/Balinese God of the Underworld, a little back story is necessary. Hinduism enjoyed a brief but… Read more “Shiva’s Other Child: Batara Kala, Lord of the Underworld”
Adolf Hitler and Queen Nefertiti’s Bust: Homesick
What line could possibly connect the Fuhrer and the Queen of the Sun loving Pharaoh Akhenaten, a woman whose visage is almost synonymous with ancient Egypt? Let’s… Read more “Adolf Hitler and Queen Nefertiti’s Bust: Homesick”
Death Rides: The Apocalyptic Art of Albrecht Duerer
Somethings are probable archetypes: if you live long enough, you may fall in love. You may have pets. You may have children. But one thing is certain:… Read more “Death Rides: The Apocalyptic Art of Albrecht Duerer”