Articles related to "Amerindians"

It's still a matter of debate that Celtic Prince Madog discovered America in 1170 CE and, with a group of his people, settled there and intermingled with the Mandans.

Pilgrims and Wampanoagan AmerIndians dined on the first "Turkey Day" meal. Can Pagans add their traditions and foods for the festivities? Yes. Suggestions and recipes....

Virginia Dare and her lost colony have been and still are a mystery of history. Facts exist as well as theories. Perhaps this will be resolved by psychics.

Both AmerIndian and Celtic lore feature the ugly duckling who was transformed into a beautiful bird, so it's not surprising it's symbolic of grace, among other qualities.

Bartolomé de las Casas' "Account of the Destruction of the Indies" is a powerful insight into the conquistadors, and into European perceptions of Amerindians.

Canines and humans share a mutual history, beginning in the Stone Age. While dogs helped hunters, guarded homes and gave companionship, some groups deem them as negative.

Dragonfly's body is unique with its long body and shimmering pair of wings. This is the basis for legends, folklore and myths.

Goose has been maligned as silly, but, in reality, she offers wisdom and practicality. Many are familiar with Mother Goose's allegorical nursery stories. Who was she?

The culinary map of Ecuador is as rich as its socio-ethnic roots, New and Old World converging during the colony.

The Wendigo was part of the folklore of various AmerIndian tribes, especially the Algonquians. Both natives and settlers claim to have seen this being.

The Afflicted identified the minister as the "Black Master" who was the high priest of the Salem Coven, adding the clichéd fuel to Ann's fanatical fire.

Natives called it N'ha-a-tik, Chinook Wicked One, Great-Beast-on-the-Lake and Snake-in-the-Lake. There are legends. Many have witnessed it. Photographs and videos exist.

Tata Duende was used to scare kids into behaving, which may be one reason why some doubt he exists. Believers had encounters with the Duende or knew people who did.

Although Benjamin Franklin objected to Eagle as the national bird, its qualities and representations reinforce the decision. Learn about this esteemed powerful bird.

PowWow is a Shamanic or Pagan practice which combines the Pennsylvania Dutch Germanic/Nordic European and Native American traditions. It is uniquely American.

This medicine man was the force behind great War Chiefs including Lone Wolf and Satanta. His primary rival for tribal leadership and foe was Kicking Bird.

Before the Schambachers owned the building they used as a tavern, there was an alleged evil spirit stalking the area and a massacre in the pub's former family homestead.

Shepherd's Pie is a casserole dish or pie tradtionally made with left-over meal, often lamb and potato. Broccoli saves the sheep and gives you more vitamins and minerals.

Squash soup is a popular and nutritious first course or main in fall and winter months. This variation throws in more orange vegetables and a red pepper.

Stonehenge and Mystery Hill have three things in common. They were observatories. Each has astronomical alignments. Almost nothing is known about the builders of both.

The Cornucopia is best known as a Thanksgiving centerpiece. Straw, ceramic and edible ones are filled with fruits, nuts and vegetables or treats made in their shapes.

The demolished prison housed well-known inmates, gave rise to a legend and made people wonder if a Shawnee Chief's curse was at work. Reported hauntings, no surprise.

To Shamanic people of many cultures, Raven was, for the most part, beneficial. To the superstitious and some of orthodox religions, the bird was an ill omen.

The Battle of Tippecanoe was short and ferocious with many casualties on both sides. Now, there is a ghostly army that marches in November.

Thai food is a blend of flavous and ingredients that are guaranteed to delight the palate from the subtlty of green curry to the fiery som tam soup.

Section 35(2) of the Canadian Constitution 1982 defines Aboriginal people as Indian, Inuit and Metis. Each are a separate and distinct, with a unique culture and history.

While cranberries are nearly ubiquitous in American celebrations of Thanksgiving, there is some dispute about whether they were a part of the pilgrim's first thanksgiving

Mandalas date back to ancient times. They are universal, found in all habitable continents. The psychic mandala, pasted to a flat stone, is the least difficult to make.

Most European traditions view crow as bad omens, problems and death. Many AmerIndian tribes believed Crow was both keeper of the sacred law and trickster.

The new year starts with an explosion of festivities around the world that traditionally take place right before lent, a time of reflection and moderation

Louisiana mansion was the scene of murders and is a place where occurrences paranormal happen. It is thought to be the most haunted plantation house in the USA.

America's indigenous people observed nature with a rich understanding surprisingly compatible with modern science, regarding man's place in the world.

Most Pagans believed Owl imparted the ability to see through deception and bestowed psychic awareness. Others believed she was an omen of misfortune and death.

Presents can be given for other special occasions. Ideal projects for children's groups, not only are these are simple and quick to make, they don't create a mess.

Girls played at fortune telling, a Puritan sin, then showed signs of bewitchment. They named three witches, ushering in Massachusetts persecutions and mass hysteria.

Get down to the Vieux Port of Montréal City in Canada, dive into the historical museums and check out the unique attractions.

As many religions have different persuasions, so does Wicca, reflecting individual paths. No one pure system of beliefs is the right one for all people to follow.

This adult creature's face is lupine and it walks and runs on all four feet or its hind legs. People wondered what it was. Could it have been Big Foot?

By the time European explorers arrived in the New World, the tobacco plant was already employed in various ritual, social and medical customs.

Opened in 1704, this historical restaurant was host to diners who enjoyed the food and, most likely, still was to ghosts who liked it and decided to stay.

Pagan Fire Festival and AmerIndian traditions influenced this neglected holiday sandwiched between Hallowe'en and Christmas. Savor recipes featured in Thanksgiving feast.

A legend makes people aware of the importance of honoring animals killed for food. One tribe believed there was a close relationship between Raven and Moose.

The first reported sighting of Mothman was on November 15, 1966. Sightings continued until December 1967 when the Silver Bridge collapsed, leaving 46 people dead.

The lights are visible on clear nights near Marfa. There was fear and superstition in the past. Now the lights are a major tourist draw, a mystery of science.

Power and totem animal Armadillo also has a Mayan legend and a story created by Rudyard Kipling. Learn to create an energy shield using the animal's medicine.

Stone throwing events occurred in times when people believed witchcraft was real and that practitioners made pacts with the devil. Poltergeists were considered demons.

Self-proclaimed dictator Antonio de Padua María Severino López de Santa Anna y Perez de Lebrón set out to fight San Antonio's rebellious Texans. Ghosts soon appeared.

Authentic hauntings and a charming legend were featured on the city's ghost tours of bygone days. The specters remain.

The first sighting of the Weeping Woman was in Mexico. The specter seemed to follow the natives as they moved north, appearing by rivers and creeks.

Marie rose to power and was the one blacks considered their leader. Influential white people sought her advice and help. She was also a devoted Catholic.