Why the Hell Do Devils Have Horns?
Ask a child to draw a devil and without a doubt, they will draw a face with horns. Why do devils always have horns? In fact, it seems like the devil usually has a tail, hooves and a trident as well. Where do these devil features come from, and why do they also appear on […]
Origins of the Concept of Angels – an enlightening story of energy and messages
When we think of angels, we think of benevolent celestial beings maneuvering through the world and our lives, guiding us and protecting us. But where did this idea come from? And do angels only exist within the boundaries of religion – or do they play a role in other phenomena as well? In this article, […]
The Dragon Origin Mystery – Where Do World Dragon Myths Come From?
Dragons exist in the myths and legends of nearly every culture around the world. But where do they come from, and why do all civilizations seem to have their own unique dragon story? In this article, we’re going to explore the origins of the dragon (symbol) by studying myths, and by tracking the evolution of […]
What Justice Truly Means – Judging Properly with the 13 Symbols of Lady Justice
Most people think of justice as something external; a situation is either just or unjust, fair or unfair. But justice is also about the way you judge. How you judge the outside world is a reflection of how just you are as a person. To judge with justice is believed to be one of […]
Where Does Consciousness Come From? 8 Controversial Views by Socrates, Buddhists and Scientists
Is consciousness produced by the brain? If not, where does it come from? Socrates and Plato, the ancient Greek philosophers from which western ideas have flourished, believed that the soul was eternal. They also believed in the reincarnation of the soul. Here, we’ll review the 5 arguments Socrates makes on his deathbed to support this […]
The Number 3 Explained – Why Is It Universally Powerful
Most of the time 3 is perceived as a good thing, but not always, like in baseball “3 strikes you’re out”, or in some cultures, one should not take a picture in a group of three. Three is used in so many things like expressions, games, tales and superstitions. Could these all have been influenced […]
How Flood Myths Can Give Us Hope During This COVID-19 Pandemic
2020 – The flood of the new Coronavirus has caused a global pandemic and worldwide catastrophe. Hospitals are overwhelmed with the sick, governments are enforcing self-isolation and the economy is heading towards a recession. Times of panic, instability and chaos elicit strong emotions and wild speculations; some think the pandemic is China’s fault since the […]
The Unexpected Origins of Lucifer’s Name – Planet Venus
So it all started when I was writing the Ancient Greek genealogy on the board Yup, just a usual day… “Nike, daughter of Styx and Pallas, Rhea bore 6 children, Esphorous, in bracket Lucifer, son of Eos and — wait what? Lucifer !?! Lucifer, just another God in Greek Mythology ?” Ok let’s […]
