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Odin with his two ravens, Huginn and Munninn. — 23 Sep 2024

Gods of Sacrifice: Physical Impairments in Norse Myth and Society

By Jessica Nadeau

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In Norse mythology, the themes of impairment and sacrifice were imbued with deep, arcane meaning, illuminating the relationship between human existence and the divine. The Norse gods, formidable and wise, were not exempt from suffering and loss;...
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Odin with his two ravens, Huginn and Munninn. — 23 Sep 2024

Gods of Sacrifice: Physical Impairments in Norse Myth and Society

By Jessica Nadeau

Mythology & Mystery

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In Norse mythology, the themes of impairment and sacrifice were imbued with deep, arcane meaning, illuminating the relationship between human existence and the divine. The Norse gods, formidable and wise, were not exempt from suffering and loss;...
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AI image of Moirai, Goddesses of Fate. — 09 Sep 2024

Ancient Concepts of Fate: Deities and Influencers of Destiny

By Jessica Nadeau

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Looming over the lives of gods and mortals alike, fate was more than a concept, it was an inscrutable force, a celestial decree woven by unseen hands. Dictating the unfolding of destinies, the gods and goddesses of fate were equally feared and...
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AI image of Moirai, Goddesses of Fate. — 09 Sep 2024

Ancient Concepts of Fate: Deities and Influencers of Destiny

By Jessica Nadeau

Mythology & Mystery

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Looming over the lives of gods and mortals alike, fate was more than a concept, it was an inscrutable force, a celestial decree woven by unseen hands. Dictating the unfolding of destinies, the gods and goddesses of fate were equally feared and...
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Et in Arcadia ego by Nicolas Poussin ca. 1628. — 19 Aug 2024

Beyond the Shepherds: A Retired Woodshop Teacher's Take on Solving the Shugborough Hall's Enigmas

By Dan Mento

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O·U·O·S·V·A·V·VD· M·The Shepherd's Monument at Shugborough Hall, nestled in the serene English countryside of Staffordshire, proudly displays a...
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Et in Arcadia ego by Nicolas Poussin ca. 1628. — 19 Aug 2024

Beyond the Shepherds: A Retired Woodshop Teacher's Take on Solving the Shugborough Hall's Enigmas

By Dan Mento

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O·U·O·S·V·A·V·VD· M·The Shepherd's Monument at Shugborough Hall, nestled in the serene English countryside of Staffordshire, proudly displays a...
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AI image of a Minotaur. — 14 Aug 2024

The Dark Side of Mythical Humanoid Monsters

By Jessica Nadeau

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In the shadowy recesses of human imagination, mythical humanoid monsters have long lingered. Since the dawn of language, creatures of a repellent nature have existed in all their abhorrent splendor. They are omnipresent and stretch every corner of...
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AI image of a Minotaur. — 14 Aug 2024

The Dark Side of Mythical Humanoid Monsters

By Jessica Nadeau

Mythology & Mystery

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In the shadowy recesses of human imagination, mythical humanoid monsters have long lingered. Since the dawn of language, creatures of a repellent nature have existed in all their abhorrent splendor. They are omnipresent and stretch every corner of...
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Ruins of a desert city at sunset. — 17 Jul 2024

The Enduring Mystery of the Lost City of Zerzura and the 20th Century Race to Find its Treasures

By Jessica Nadeau

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The vast expanse of the African desert has long been a source of intrigue and adventure. Ancient historians told legends of curious tribes amidst the merciless landscape and formidable armies swallowed by the sands. As riveting as these legends may...
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Ruins of a desert city at sunset. — 17 Jul 2024

The Enduring Mystery of the Lost City of Zerzura and the 20th Century Race to Find its Treasures

By Jessica Nadeau

Mythology & Mystery

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The vast expanse of the African desert has long been a source of intrigue and adventure. Ancient historians told legends of curious tribes amidst the merciless landscape and formidable armies swallowed by the sands. As riveting as these legends may...
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