The modern neopagan calendar contains a number of significant dates that are based on early, folk-based belief sets from around Europe. While many people are familiar with the celebrations of the summer solstice and the autumn equinox, few are as aware of the …
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Many people have either heard of Greek gods such as Zeus, Aphrodite, and Poseidon or their Roman counterparts, Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune. They were exposed to these characters in school, as part of English or humanities courses that included literature based…
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South Korea is a country of contrasts. It is a global leader in technology, fashion, and culture. Yet ancient traditions and modern sensibilities comfortably coexist. Shamans are a common sight, especially in metro areas like Seoul. But in a nation where Buddh…
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Deities play an integral part in most world religions. While the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all center around a monotheistic system, other groups believe in more varied pantheons. In Hinduism, for example, there are a number of imp…
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When the topic of religion in India comes up, many Westerners tend to think about Hinduism. However, there are several other religions of note that originated in India and remain popular to this day. Sikhism, for example, is considered the world’s fifth-larg…
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Mythological monsters are present in the ancient stories of every culture found across the world. While plenty of people are familiar with European beasts like dragons and unicorns, few people in the United States know much about the legendary creatures of Sou…
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When the summer arrives, plenty of people cannot wait to get outside and take advantage of all the gorgeous weather has to offer. While it can seem like the modern obsession with this season stems from the fact that many children are off from school during the…
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Whether you move in religious circles or not, you’ve likely heard of churches, denominations, and sects. To some people, these terms are distinct and disparate, while others use two or more of these terms interchangeably. From a sociological standpoint, thes…
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Humans have used wood as a natural resource for millennia. While deforestation threatens this resource, we still rely on it for fuel, furniture, paper, building construction, and more. When Taoist philosophy began developing in China over 2,500 years ago, fore…
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Obeah describes a set of spiritual healing and justice administration beliefs and practices created and developed by enslaved Africans primarily in the West Indies. Obeah traditions and rituals do vary among adherents, especially between the various nations of…
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