Arawn – Welsh god of the afterlife
According to Welsh mythology, Arawn is the ruler of the realm of Annawn or the Otherworld – the idyllic resting …
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Arachne – Spider Woman of Greek mythology
According to Ovid, Arachne was a beautiful, young Lydian woman, born of Idemon of Colophon, not to be confused with …
Fu Dogs – Chinese Temple Guardians
If you’ve been getting into Feng Shui or you’ve been reading up on Chinese culture and mythology, you must have …
Who is Angel Uriel?
Uriel’s name means “God is my light,” “God’s fire,” “God’s flame,” or even “God’s face.” About Agni, he shines the …
History and Origin of Evil Eye
Everyone has a different way to ward off the evil eye. Some apply black tika to protect the newborn from …
Maya gods and goddesses
The ancient Maya created an incredible civilization in Central America from around 1000 BCE to 1500 CE. They worshiped many …
Barong – God of Bali
Barong is a panther-like creature and very important character in the Balinese mythology of Bali, Indonesia. He is the king …
Angels of Death from Abrahamic religions
In Abrahamic religions, death often comes as an unspecified messenger from God. In Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, this messenger either …
History and Origin of Easter
Easter, Pascha, or just “The Great Day” as the holiday is called in many cultures, is one of the two …
8 Powerful symbols of Lent
Did you know that the Lent season is also rich in symbolism? From the ashes used on Ash Wednesday to …