Hi, I'm Sandra.
I research symbols and myths, and I demystify the mystical
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Symbols & Myths
from around the world - including deities, archetypal figures and narratives.
Philosophy
Thoughts, ideas, search for wisdom and truth across time and space.
Art History
The famous and not so famous art that shape our thoughts and world we live in.
Roots
Origin of words (etymology) and of geographical names (toponymy)
Culture & Religion
World beliefs, rituals, holy days, life, death and the 'afterlife'.
Our Brain
Popular psychology, learning, self-improvement, and productivity
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How Did Valentine’s Day Start and Why is Cupid Associated With it?
Valentine’s Day didn’t begin as a celebration of love—nor did it have anything to do with Cupid, the winged baby with his bow and arrow.
Greek Mythology in Renaissance Art: A Timeline of Periods, Styles, and Key Artists
When we think of Greek or Roman mythology, many of the images that come to mind—Zeus, Athena, Apollo—are shaped by art from the Renaissance era.
Dionysus God of Wine & Ecstasy | Key Facts, Symbols and Myths
Brief overview of Dionysus Initially worshipped as a god of vegetation and fertility, Dionysus later became known for theater, and most famously, as the god
How Did Valentine’s Day Start and Why is Cupid Associated With it?
Valentine’s Day didn’t begin as a celebration of love—nor did it have anything to do with Cupid, the winged baby with his bow and arrow.
Greek Mythology in Renaissance Art: A Timeline of Periods, Styles, and Key Artists
When we think of Greek or Roman mythology, many of the images that come to mind—Zeus, Athena, Apollo—are shaped by art from the Renaissance era.
Dionysus God of Wine & Ecstasy | Key Facts, Symbols and Myths
Brief overview of Dionysus Initially worshipped as a god of vegetation and fertility, Dionysus later became known for theater, and most famously, as the god
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