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The Pleiades — 25 Dec 2017

From the Ancient Greek Pleiades to the Hindu Matrikas: Mother Goddesses, Music and the Sacred Number 7

By MartiniF

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In Brihat-Samhita, Indian astronomer Varahamihira (505–587 CE) says that "Mothers are to be made with cognizance of gods corresponding to their names” leading to the birth of Matrikas (“Divine Mothers”) who are then associated with some of...
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The Pleiades — 25 Dec 2017

From the Ancient Greek Pleiades to the Hindu Matrikas: Mother Goddesses, Music and the Sacred Number 7

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

0

In Brihat-Samhita, Indian astronomer Varahamihira (505–587 CE) says that "Mothers are to be made with cognizance of gods corresponding to their names” leading to the birth of Matrikas (“Divine Mothers”) who are then associated with some of...
Read More

Rice goddesses are found across cultures — 18 Dec 2017

Rice Goddesses - Earth Mothers who Influenced Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld

By MartiniF

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For centuries, rice has been a staple diet and plays an important role in Asian culture. Although rice farmers have found their lives becoming more difficult due to climate change, Bloomberg states in 2016 that 16 million people still farm rice in...
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Rice goddesses are found across cultures — 18 Dec 2017

Rice Goddesses - Earth Mothers who Influenced Heaven, Earth, and the Underworld

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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For centuries, rice has been a staple diet and plays an important role in Asian culture. Although rice farmers have found their lives becoming more difficult due to climate change, Bloomberg states in 2016 that 16 million people still farm rice in...
Read More

India, Rajasthan, 13th-14th century — 27 Nov 2017

What Really Happened in the Celestial Palace? Daughters of Pleasure, Courtesans of the Gods

By MartiniF

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It takes much willpower to resist the temptation of the asparas; beautiful dancing women in the court of Indra, king of the gods, in the celestial palace in Hindu mythology. They are the heavenly charmers who fascinated heroes and allured sages...
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India, Rajasthan, 13th-14th century — 27 Nov 2017

What Really Happened in the Celestial Palace? Daughters of Pleasure, Courtesans of the Gods

By MartiniF

Mythology & Mystery

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It takes much willpower to resist the temptation of the asparas; beautiful dancing women in the court of Indra, king of the gods, in the celestial palace in Hindu mythology. They are the heavenly charmers who fascinated heroes and allured sages...
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The Great Horned Serpent was powerful and magical in Native American mythology. — 20 Nov 2017

Drowning, Poisoning, and the Dark Underworld. Meet the King of all Snakes, the wise Great Horned Serpent in Native American Cosmology

By Jason Jarrell

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Since longer than history can recall, the western mind has been locked in a pattern of dualistic thinking. In the course of our experiences, the world is defined by a series of opposites, which invade every avenue of perception. This is expressed...
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The Great Horned Serpent was powerful and magical in Native American mythology. — 20 Nov 2017

Drowning, Poisoning, and the Dark Underworld. Meet the King of all Snakes, the wise Great Horned Serpent in Native American Cosmology

By Jason Jarrell

Mythology & Mystery

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Since longer than history can recall, the western mind has been locked in a pattern of dualistic thinking. In the course of our experiences, the world is defined by a series of opposites, which invade every avenue of perception. This is expressed...
Read More

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

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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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