The common depiction of Vikings as smelly, hairy, pale-skinned men wearing horned helmets isn’t accurate.
When someone says the word “Viking,” you probably picture muscular, weapon-wielding folk wearing horned helmets while sacking villages and filling their …
Consider some of these core concepts when learning about the Tao.
Everyone must walk his or her own path in life. While this is a sentiment that most are familiar with to a degree, it is the governing force behind the idea of the Tao. You may have heard this word b…
Decidedly pagan origins are the foundation of some of the most popular Christmas traditions.
With the winter months come a collection of holidays such as Advent, Christmas Day and Epiphany. However, many of their beloved Christmas traditions in the West have decide…
Baron Samedi’s main functions is to excavate the graves of the newly departed and meet their souls as they rise and then guides them to the afterlife.
As humans, we naturally want to know what happens to our friends and loved ones after they die. That’s probabl…
How did ravens and crows get such a bad reputation?
When asked to picture ravens and crows, what comes to your mind? If you think of images such as the unsettling visitor from Edgar Allen Poe’s famous poem “The Raven,” you’re not alone. Unsurprisingly, …