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The Metternich Stela and Isis Ancient History / February 11, 2024 / Ancient Egypt, History of Magic This is one of the coolest sources of Ancient Egyptian mythology, dealing with magical healing spells, the myth of the death and resurrection of the…
Cause and Effect and Child Sacrifice? Ancient History / September 10, 2024 / archaeology, religion The news of climate-deniers and people who think the COVID vaccine is a government plot can be hard to hear: how are these folks coming…
Chinese New Year and Drinking “Tusu” Africa, Asia and South Asia, Ancient History / October 7, 2024 / art, disease, literature, medicine, religion, social history Today begins the Chinese New Year for 2021, when many rituals and celebrations welcome in the future in hopes that it will bring happiness, health,…
“The Kiss of the Enchantress” Ancient History, Long 19th- 20th centuries / December 2, 2024 / ancient greece, art, folklore/mythology, women's history “The Kiss of the Enchantress,” painted by English artist Isobel Lilian Gloag (c.a. 1890) depicts a monster from Ancient Greek mythology called a Lamia. Like…
