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The March of the Ants: Indra’s New Palace
Sometime between 1700 and 1100 B.C.E., four massive books, written in Sanskrit, were codified to create the Vedas. These included groupings of various myths, rituals, prayers and… Read more “The March of the Ants: Indra’s New Palace”
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”
23 is the Magic Number: (Actually, it’s 22)
Amongst Synchronicity Conspiracists (and yes, dear reader, such beasties do exist), 23 stands as an exalted number. Here’s a short list of things that 23 minded people… Read more “23 is the Magic Number: (Actually, it’s 22)”
The Mapmaker, the Alchemist and the Island of Magnets: Rupes Nigra
Yes, magnets are cool, but there’s also something downright magical about them…
The Many Colors of Compassion: 21 Praises to Tara
Tara (Meaning Star, specifically the North Star; c.f. astara to astra) is a unique Bodhisattva, in that she, like Kwan-Yin (to whom she is closely related) is… Read more “The Many Colors of Compassion: 21 Praises to Tara”
The Lure of the Lorelay
The Upper Middle Rhine Valley in Germany is a protected UNESCO World heritage site. Dotted with ancient castles and fortresses which were largely abandoned by the 17th Century this… Read more “The Lure of the Lorelay”
The Werewolf and the Flood, pt 2: And the Stones Gave People Their Name
I ended pt. 1 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”
In the Dead of Winter, Come the Kallikantzaros: The Tree Will Stand
This post deals with the Kallikantzaros, mythical creatures who are determined to cut down the Tree of Life, and harass humans for 12 long Winter days and nights.
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”
Rhyme or Die: The Blue Men of the Minch
Imagine this: You are captaining a vessel northwards along the Coast of the Scottish Highlands. To your west are a cluster of islands known as the Outer… Read more “Rhyme or Die: The Blue Men of the Minch”
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