Evergreen is the Mistletoe
Mistletoe symbolizes peace, love, and protection across cultures. The Greeks, Norse, and Celts regarded it as sacred, associated with fertility and healing, and gathered it for its magical properties during the winter solstice. Today, it’s a cherished Christmas tradition, representing reconciliation and love, especially when couples kiss beneath it. Its significance in holiday celebrations underscores its importance through generations.
The Eyes on the Waves
Ancient Ghosts of Aboriginal Australia
Short piece about the importance of ghosts in a generalized Aboriginal Australian cultural context.
Take Me to Snurch: Bringers of Divine Serpent Wisdom and Inspiration
Flying snake gods in ancient stories symbolize both creation and destruction. Notable figures like Quetzalcoatl from Mesoamerica and Wadjet from Egypt represent wisdom and power, connecting earth and sky. Their legends emphasize humanity's bond with nature and the universe. Through art and folklore, these deities enhance our knowledge of ancient cultures and their relevance today.
Scandinavian *itchy Women
The medieval prejudice against women in Scandinavia. Not just ridicule from cruel and dangerous rumors, but torture and murders from the real witch hunts.
Follow the Flying Dutchman
The Resurrection of Pakal
How would you want to be remembered? One of Palenque’s great kings chose to be immortalized as a young god being reborn into the afterlife. What does it all mean? Let’s examine the history behind Pakal’s coffin lid.
