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Nothing from our ancient past seems more deeply embedded in our modern consciousness than mythologies, tales and symbols. Were those myths something that existed in the minds of our ancestors, or were they based on true events? The extraordinary stories of societies, heroes, gods, the supernatural, and life and death resonate deep within us even now, surfacing generation after generation in books, art, culture, music and everyday wisdom. Some realms still remain hidden from us, as they may have for our ancient ancestors, and these anomalies need to be re-examined—mysteries and legends may hold truths that can unlock the secrets of our ancient origins.

Here we feature Myths and Mysteries:

Elephant-headed goddess Vinayaki is often mistaken for a female Ganesha. Statue of Ganesha — 30 Oct 2017

Goddess… or Demon? Hidden History of Vinayaki, the Mysterious Elephant-Headed Woman of Hindu Myth

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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In one of the shrines of the Thanumalayan temple in Kanyakumari district, India, is the stone sculpture of a four-armed deity sitting cross-legged in Sukhasana (“easy pose” - similar to sitting in a simple cross-legged position) holding a...
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A model of the Ark of the Covenant from biblical description — 23 Oct 2017

The Missing Contents of the Ark of the Covenant: What Was Inside the Ark? (HINT: Not just the 10 Commandments)

*By jim willis*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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Whenever the subject of ancient technology comes up, most people have been conditioned by spectacular movies and TV shows to think right away about the Ark of the Covenant. Some say it was a capacitor of some kind—a power source containing a...
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Cherry of Zennor broke with ‘reality’ and reached something deeper. — 18 Oct 2017

What did Cherry of Zennor See That Altered Her Reality and Shaped Ours? The Deeper Meanings of Faerie Folklore

*By nrushton*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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'Myth is a story that implies a certain way of interpreting consensus reality so to derive meaning and effective charge from its images and interactions. As such, it can take many forms: fables, religion and folklore, but also formal philosophical...
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8 Immortals in a temple in Vietnam — 04 Oct 2017

The 8 Immortals of China: How ordinary mortals worked hard to achieve superpowers and become legendary

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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The general appearances of Chinese gods lead us to think of them as sober imperial bureaucrats. They mostly look like middle-aged men dressed in official-looking robes, spending their time reading formal petitions and giving stern orders to their...
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The climactic moment in Homer's Iliad when a dying Achilles' head bursts into flame — 25 Sep 2017

Magic Armor Can’t Save the Tragic Heroes: Duty & Doom for Karna, Ferdiad & Achilles

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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It is no longer a secret that there are historical connections between the myths from everywhere in the world, indicating that every culture had strong influences on each other and their legends. A minor example of this can be seen in something as...
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The magical night sky — 15 Sep 2017

This Haunted World: You’re a Part of It, and You Have Been for Thousands of Years

*By jim willis*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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Where do we come from? A normal life consists of being born into and then living within a world made up of material building blocks such as subatomic particles, atoms, protoplasm, flesh and blood. But to say we were born "into" a world implies...
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Pandora, Bouguereau, 1890 (Public Domain) and mosaic of Eve and snake — 11 Sep 2017

Eve was Created from Adam’s Rib, but What About the Other Women? Where did the First Women of Ancient Creation Come From?

*By MartiniF*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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In the Bible, Genesis 2:7 is the first verse that tells us about the first man. It tells how God formed a man from the dust and blew the breath of life into him. The man was then placed in Eden where he had to tend the garden and animals. In the...
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From the Biblical tale, Jacob wrestles with an Angel — 18 Aug 2017

Flaming Swords and Winged Beasts: What Were These Ancient Creatures? The Origins of Cherubim – Part II

*By Cam Rea*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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The word angel comes from the Old English engel, or ‘messenger’. Angels have an ancient and global tradition, but with belief in these powerful but elusive supernatural beings still going strong today, it’s good to take a look at what the...
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Guido Reni's archangel Michael (in the Capuchin church of Santa Maria della Concezione, Rome, 1636) tramples Satan. — 16 Aug 2017

Ancient Angels: Heavenly Messengers or Myths? The Origins of Cherubim – Part I

*By Cam Rea*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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If one does a Google search and types in “movies about angels”, you will receive a plethora of films that feature angels or what could be angels. Of course, this list includes the fallen ones as well. While Hollywood provides the films today,...
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David chops off the head of the giant, Goliath. Stained glass window. — 09 Aug 2017

Was David Just an Opportunist in a Rise to Power? Challenging the Story of the Valley of Elah — Part II

*By Cam Rea*

*Mythology & Mystery*

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The story of David rise to power is very political. The well-known tale of the famous giant-slayer and second king of the Israelites, according to the Hebrew Bible, goes that after an exchange of words, a young David took a stone from his bag,...
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Mythology & Mystery

Goddess… or Demon? Hidden History of Vinayaki, the Mysterious Elephant-Headed Woman of Hindu Myth

The Missing Contents of the Ark of the Covenant: What Was Inside the Ark? (HINT: Not just the 10 Commandments)

What did Cherry of Zennor See That Altered Her Reality and Shaped Ours? The Deeper Meanings of Faerie Folklore

The 8 Immortals of China: How ordinary mortals worked hard to achieve superpowers and become legendary

Magic Armor Can’t Save the Tragic Heroes: Duty & Doom for Karna, Ferdiad & Achilles

This Haunted World: You’re a Part of It, and You Have Been for Thousands of Years

Eve was Created from Adam’s Rib, but What About the Other Women? Where did the First Women of Ancient Creation Come From?

Flaming Swords and Winged Beasts: What Were These Ancient Creatures? The Origins of Cherubim – Part II

Ancient Angels: Heavenly Messengers or Myths? The Origins of Cherubim – Part I

Was David Just an Opportunist in a Rise to Power? Challenging the Story of the Valley of Elah — Part II

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