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. Saint-Valentine’s day, as the original
Culture & Religion
Symbolism of the Rose Window: 5 Hidden Concepts Revealed
Origins of the Rose Windows The traditional rose window– the one with geometrical shapes spanning out from a centre, and made of stained glass – blew up in Gothic France.
Western Mythology on a Timeline
I created this timeline with the classical era in mind. (Zeus, Athena, Dionysus, etc.) I wanted to visualize their period of prevalence in humanity’s timeline, along with other religious eras
6 Common Themes Found in Underworld Myths from Around the World
A popular idea today is that: good souls go up to heaven, and bad souls burn in hell, beneath the earth – the underworld. But this belief is an evolution
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
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?
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
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
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. Saint-Valentine’s day, as the original
Symbolism of the Rose Window: 5 Hidden Concepts Revealed
Origins of the Rose Windows The traditional rose window– the one with geometrical shapes spanning out from a centre, and made of stained glass – blew up in Gothic France.
Western Mythology on a Timeline
I created this timeline with the classical era in mind. (Zeus, Athena, Dionysus, etc.) I wanted to visualize their period of prevalence in humanity’s timeline, along with other religious eras
6 Common Themes Found in Underworld Myths from Around the World
A popular idea today is that: good souls go up to heaven, and bad souls burn in hell, beneath the earth – the underworld. But this belief is an evolution
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
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?
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
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
