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Manananggal, mythical creature of the Philippines — 13 Nov 2017

The Shocking Demon that Brings Plague and Devours Babies: Ancient Goddess & Evil Widow Rangda in Balinese Mythology

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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All eyes focused on the figure of Rangda as she emerged from the inner part of the temple, about a third of the way through the Barong dance (an ancient dance which predates even the Hindu influences in the island of Bali, Indonesia). There is no...
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Manananggal, mythical creature of the Philippines — 13 Nov 2017

The Shocking Demon that Brings Plague and Devours Babies: Ancient Goddess & Evil Widow Rangda in Balinese Mythology

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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All eyes focused on the figure of Rangda as she emerged from the inner part of the temple, about a third of the way through the Barong dance (an ancient dance which predates even the Hindu influences in the island of Bali, Indonesia). There is no...
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Dark forces conspired in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian relief, design by Anand Balaji. — 22 Sep 2017

Dark Forces Conspire to Destroy the Radiant One: The Assassination of Akhenaten—Part II

By anand balaji

History & Tradition

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Akhenaten’s religious experiment, which was launched in the imperial capital Thebes and later nurtured in the new city Akhetaten, resulted in dramatic changes. Not only did the king oust the panoply of traditional gods – with Amun becoming the...
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Dark forces conspired in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian relief, design by Anand Balaji. — 22 Sep 2017

Dark Forces Conspire to Destroy the Radiant One: The Assassination of Akhenaten—Part II

By anand balaji

History & Tradition

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Akhenaten’s religious experiment, which was launched in the imperial capital Thebes and later nurtured in the new city Akhetaten, resulted in dramatic changes. Not only did the king oust the panoply of traditional gods – with Amun becoming the...
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Was there a sinister plot to eliminate the Sun King? Egyptian relief, design by Anand Balaji. — 20 Sep 2017

A Sinister Plot to Eliminate the Sun King: The Assassination of Akhenaten—Part I

By anand balaji

History & Tradition

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The Pharaoh clearly had enough of life at Thebes (Waset). His determined attempts to introduce Atenism—a syncretism of the Memphis-Heliopolis solar philosophy, with a deification of kingship dating from Amenhotep III's Heb-Sed—doubtless raised...
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Was there a sinister plot to eliminate the Sun King? Egyptian relief, design by Anand Balaji. — 20 Sep 2017

A Sinister Plot to Eliminate the Sun King: The Assassination of Akhenaten—Part I

By anand balaji

History & Tradition

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The Pharaoh clearly had enough of life at Thebes (Waset). His determined attempts to introduce Atenism—a syncretism of the Memphis-Heliopolis solar philosophy, with a deification of kingship dating from Amenhotep III's Heb-Sed—doubtless raised...
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Tutankhamun, mummy, tomb, KV62, Howard Carter, discovery, curse, hieroglyphic, can you see anything, Lord Carnarvon, mosquito, death, love, names, inscription — 28 Aug 2017

Slew of Surreal Experiences tied to KV62. Carter and Tut: Masks, Mosquitoes, and Mania!

By anand balaji

Archaeology & Science

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There were several exciting, strange and puzzling happenings in the run-up to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and later. While Howard Carter wasn’t sure of the words he had used to describe his reaction on gaining the first glimpse of the...
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Tutankhamun, mummy, tomb, KV62, Howard Carter, discovery, curse, hieroglyphic, can you see anything, Lord Carnarvon, mosquito, death, love, names, inscription — 28 Aug 2017

Slew of Surreal Experiences tied to KV62. Carter and Tut: Masks, Mosquitoes, and Mania!

By anand balaji

Archaeology & Science

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There were several exciting, strange and puzzling happenings in the run-up to the discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb and later. While Howard Carter wasn’t sure of the words he had used to describe his reaction on gaining the first glimpse of the...
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King Shapur of Persia Humiliating Emperor Valerian (Public Domain) Background: court of the emperor Valerian, painting circa 1450. — 14 Aug 2017

What Really Happened to Valerian? Was the Roman Emperor Humiliated and Skinned at the Hands of the Enemy?

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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The death of Valerian is traditionally known as one of the most dramatic and unfortunate of all the deaths of the Roman emperors. The widely accepted story is that Valerian wanted to end the war with the Sassanians by offering them money. The...
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King Shapur of Persia Humiliating Emperor Valerian (Public Domain) Background: court of the emperor Valerian, painting circa 1450. — 14 Aug 2017

What Really Happened to Valerian? Was the Roman Emperor Humiliated and Skinned at the Hands of the Enemy?

By MartiniF

History & Tradition

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The death of Valerian is traditionally known as one of the most dramatic and unfortunate of all the deaths of the Roman emperors. The widely accepted story is that Valerian wanted to end the war with the Sassanians by offering them money. The...
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Collection of Egyptian Art, design by Anand Balaji — 28 Jul 2017

In the Shadow of Nakhtmin: The Unfortunate Crown Prince of Egypt

By anand balaji

History & Tradition

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No other period in ancient Egyptian history had its share—almost a surfeit—of enigmatic and poorly understood characters as the Amarna era. Mysterious kings and queens apart, Nakhtmin, a generalissimo-turned-crown prince was a key player. An...
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Collection of Egyptian Art, design by Anand Balaji — 28 Jul 2017

In the Shadow of Nakhtmin: The Unfortunate Crown Prince of Egypt

By anand balaji

History & Tradition

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No other period in ancient Egyptian history had its share—almost a surfeit—of enigmatic and poorly understood characters as the Amarna era. Mysterious kings and queens apart, Nakhtmin, a generalissimo-turned-crown prince was a key player. An...
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Yorkshire Photo Walks (Tom Marsh/CC BY 2.0), and Grey Lady. (CC BY 2.0); Deriv. — 19 May 2017

Staked Through the Heart and Buried at the Crossroads – The Profane Burial of Suicides

By Charles Christian

History & Tradition

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I uncovered a curious tale about a scrubby patch of land while writing a book on the folklore and history of East Anglia. Marked on modern maps as Lushbush, you pass it heading eastwards out of the South Norfolk town of Harleston, England.A Stake...
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Yorkshire Photo Walks (Tom Marsh/CC BY 2.0), and Grey Lady. (CC BY 2.0); Deriv. — 19 May 2017

Staked Through the Heart and Buried at the Crossroads – The Profane Burial of Suicides

By Charles Christian

History & Tradition

0

I uncovered a curious tale about a scrubby patch of land while writing a book on the folklore and history of East Anglia. Marked on modern maps as Lushbush, you pass it heading eastwards out of the South Norfolk town of Harleston, England.A Stake...
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Figurines representing three of the ten judges of Diyu and Red Maw — 10 Apr 2017

Journey to Hell, Featuring Torture and Never-ending Bureaucracy: Understanding the Underworld in Chinese Mythology

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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“Each of the criminals is bound to an iron pillar and the ox-headed demon is in the process of administering punishment—using iron or copper blades he peels the skin of the person's face, just as a butcher kills a pig and then flays it.” This...
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Figurines representing three of the ten judges of Diyu and Red Maw — 10 Apr 2017

Journey to Hell, Featuring Torture and Never-ending Bureaucracy: Understanding the Underworld in Chinese Mythology

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

0

“Each of the criminals is bound to an iron pillar and the ox-headed demon is in the process of administering punishment—using iron or copper blades he peels the skin of the person's face, just as a butcher kills a pig and then flays it.” This...
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Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Gold coins — 15 Feb 2017

Alexander the Great Destroyer: Ancient Revenge or War for Profit? – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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“As Persepolis had exceeded all other cities in prosperity, so in the same measure it now exceeded all others in misery.”Miseries along with poverty, for the people were raped of their land and their self. However, with such great turmoil came...
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Detail of the Alexander Sarcophagus located in the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Gold coins — 15 Feb 2017

Alexander the Great Destroyer: Ancient Revenge or War for Profit? – Part II

By Cam Rea

History & Tradition

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“As Persepolis had exceeded all other cities in prosperity, so in the same measure it now exceeded all others in misery.”Miseries along with poverty, for the people were raped of their land and their self. However, with such great turmoil came...
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Skeletons in the Attic and Babes in the Wood: Surprising and Spooky Yuletide Traditions — 04 Jan 2017

Skeletons in the Attic and Babes in the Wood: Surprising and Spooky Yuletide Traditions

By Charles Christian

History & Tradition

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Although we nowadays associate ‘Happy Holidays’ with celebrations during Advent and the run-up to Christmas Day and then on to New Year’s Eve (or Hogmanay in Scotland) not that many years ago the ‘Festive Season’ extended beyond the end...
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Skeletons in the Attic and Babes in the Wood: Surprising and Spooky Yuletide Traditions — 04 Jan 2017

Skeletons in the Attic and Babes in the Wood: Surprising and Spooky Yuletide Traditions

By Charles Christian

History & Tradition

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Although we nowadays associate ‘Happy Holidays’ with celebrations during Advent and the run-up to Christmas Day and then on to New Year’s Eve (or Hogmanay in Scotland) not that many years ago the ‘Festive Season’ extended beyond the end...
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