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Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre’ (1624) by Giovanni Lanfranco. Galleria Borghese (Public Domain) — 18 Sep 2023

How The Sons Of God Became The Sethian Nephilim

By Willem McLoud

Mythology & Mystery

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According to the biblical story told in the Book of Genesis, Chapter 6:1-4, certain Sons of God fathered children with the daughters of men. They were called the Nephilim and are often identified with Giants. One of the fascinating aspects of the...
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Norandino and Lucina Discovered by the Ogre’ (1624) by Giovanni Lanfranco. Galleria Borghese (Public Domain) — 18 Sep 2023

How The Sons Of God Became The Sethian Nephilim

By Willem McLoud

Mythology & Mystery

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According to the biblical story told in the Book of Genesis, Chapter 6:1-4, certain Sons of God fathered children with the daughters of men. They were called the Nephilim and are often identified with Giants. One of the fascinating aspects of the...
Read More

Reproduction of a depiction of Cimmerian mounted archers from a Greek vase. (Shams bahari /CC BY-SA 3.0) — 02 Aug 2023

The Enigmatic Cimmerians Crisscrossing The Caspian And Caucasian Steppes

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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The Cimmerians remain one of the most mysterious and obscure peoples of the ancient world. They make their debut in the Odyssey, written by Homer, the great Greek bard, in the eight century BC. To this day scholars have widely different opinions...
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Reproduction of a depiction of Cimmerian mounted archers from a Greek vase. (Shams bahari /CC BY-SA 3.0) — 02 Aug 2023

The Enigmatic Cimmerians Crisscrossing The Caspian And Caucasian Steppes

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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The Cimmerians remain one of the most mysterious and obscure peoples of the ancient world. They make their debut in the Odyssey, written by Homer, the great Greek bard, in the eight century BC. To this day scholars have widely different opinions...
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Horned warrior mercenary ( AlainAlexander/Adobe Stock) — 14 Jun 2023

Where Did The Shardana, Warrior Mercenaries Of Egypt Originate From?

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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A 13th-century BC inscription of Ramesses II reads: “The unruly Sherden whom no one had ever known to combat, they came boldly (sailing) in their warships from the midst of the sea, none being able to withstand them,” referring to a group of...
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Horned warrior mercenary ( AlainAlexander/Adobe Stock) — 14 Jun 2023

Where Did The Shardana, Warrior Mercenaries Of Egypt Originate From?

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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A 13th-century BC inscription of Ramesses II reads: “The unruly Sherden whom no one had ever known to combat, they came boldly (sailing) in their warships from the midst of the sea, none being able to withstand them,” referring to a group of...
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Artist’s impression of ancient Akkadian city with a temple ( jambulart / Adobe Stock) — 26 Apr 2023

Unmasking Ugarit’s Mysterious Asiatic King-God Commanding The Habiru

By Willem McLoud

History & Tradition

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A temple of the god, Baal, built in the ancient city of Ugarit, nowadays called Ras Shamra, on the north-eastern shores of the Mediterranean coast of Syria, date back to the beginning of the Middle Bronze Period (c. 2000 BC). The Baal worshipped...
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Artist’s impression of ancient Akkadian city with a temple ( jambulart / Adobe Stock) — 26 Apr 2023

Unmasking Ugarit’s Mysterious Asiatic King-God Commanding The Habiru

By Willem McLoud

History & Tradition

1

A temple of the god, Baal, built in the ancient city of Ugarit, nowadays called Ras Shamra, on the north-eastern shores of the Mediterranean coast of Syria, date back to the beginning of the Middle Bronze Period (c. 2000 BC). The Baal worshipped...
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15 Mar 2023

Revealing The Identity Of The King Of Old, Lord Of The Rephaim

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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‘Lord of the Rephaim’ and ‘King of Old’ alludes to the identity of the King of the Rephaim, enigmatic beings that to this day are not fully understood. In the biblical tradition they are equated with the notorious Nephilim. Could one...
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15 Mar 2023

Revealing The Identity Of The King Of Old, Lord Of The Rephaim

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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‘Lord of the Rephaim’ and ‘King of Old’ alludes to the identity of the King of the Rephaim, enigmatic beings that to this day are not fully understood. In the biblical tradition they are equated with the notorious Nephilim. Could one...
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From the Biblical tale, Jacob wrestles with an Angel (Public Domain);Deriv. — 21 Dec 2022

Giants In Canaan: Anakim, Rephaim And Nephilim

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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In the biblical tradition, the enigmatic Nephilim, or Fallen Ones, are mentioned in two very different contexts. The first mention appears in Genesis 6 and refers to the period before and after the deluge, with the Nephilim apparently residing in...
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From the Biblical tale, Jacob wrestles with an Angel (Public Domain);Deriv. — 21 Dec 2022

Giants In Canaan: Anakim, Rephaim And Nephilim

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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In the biblical tradition, the enigmatic Nephilim, or Fallen Ones, are mentioned in two very different contexts. The first mention appears in Genesis 6 and refers to the period before and after the deluge, with the Nephilim apparently residing in...
Read More

Image of Osiris (Adobe Stock) and bust of Sargon (CC BY-SA 2.0) (Deriv) — 28 Nov 2022

Was The Historical Egyptian Osiris Perhaps Sargon Of Akkad?

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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In many respects the narrative of the Egyptian god, Osiris, seems to be all too human. Is it possible that his origin goes back to a real historical king? Could the historical Osiris have been none other than the great Akkadian emperor, Sargon of...
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Image of Osiris (Adobe Stock) and bust of Sargon (CC BY-SA 2.0) (Deriv) — 28 Nov 2022

Was The Historical Egyptian Osiris Perhaps Sargon Of Akkad?

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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In many respects the narrative of the Egyptian god, Osiris, seems to be all too human. Is it possible that his origin goes back to a real historical king? Could the historical Osiris have been none other than the great Akkadian emperor, Sargon of...
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King Sargon Of Akkad As The Second-Coming Dumuzi — 08 Aug 2022

King Sargon Of Akkad As The Second-Coming Dumuzi

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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Sargon the Great of Akkad (fl. c. 2370-2314) is one of the greatest heroes of ancient Mesopotamian history, the one who founded the Akkadian Empire (c. 2370-2190), the very first world empire. The Akkadian myths and legends reflect the folkloric...
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King Sargon Of Akkad As The Second-Coming Dumuzi — 08 Aug 2022

King Sargon Of Akkad As The Second-Coming Dumuzi

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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Sargon the Great of Akkad (fl. c. 2370-2314) is one of the greatest heroes of ancient Mesopotamian history, the one who founded the Akkadian Empire (c. 2370-2190), the very first world empire. The Akkadian myths and legends reflect the folkloric...
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Map of Sargon the Great’s Akkadian empire and his mask (Deriv) — 20 Jun 2022

Res Gestae Sargonis: Sargon The Great King Of Akkad

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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The Akkadian Empire, founded by Sargon the Great, was the very first empire the world had seen, established in ancient Mesopotamia in about 2370 BC. This empire was remembered as having been exceptionally great and powerful, with great epic tales...
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Map of Sargon the Great’s Akkadian empire and his mask (Deriv) — 20 Jun 2022

Res Gestae Sargonis: Sargon The Great King Of Akkad

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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The Akkadian Empire, founded by Sargon the Great, was the very first empire the world had seen, established in ancient Mesopotamia in about 2370 BC. This empire was remembered as having been exceptionally great and powerful, with great epic tales...
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Pieter Bruegel's The Tower of Babel depicts a traditional Nimrod inspecting stonemasons. (1563) (Public Domain) — 27 Apr 2022

Babelse Verwarring: The Confusion Around The Tower Of Babel Finally Solved

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

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The Tower of Babel is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Many proposals as to the historical or literary origins of this narrative have been made over the years. A remarkably good case could be put forward that historically it dates...
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Pieter Bruegel's The Tower of Babel depicts a traditional Nimrod inspecting stonemasons. (1563) (Public Domain) — 27 Apr 2022

Babelse Verwarring: The Confusion Around The Tower Of Babel Finally Solved

By Willem McLoud

Archaeology & Science

1

The Tower of Babel is one of the most well-known stories in the Bible. Many proposals as to the historical or literary origins of this narrative have been made over the years. A remarkably good case could be put forward that historically it dates...
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