Articles related to "Ancient Rituals"
Hoarding: A Bronze Age Conundrum
In the Bronze Age, people began to hoard things--sword, animal skins, anything that showed wealth. But hoarding also had religious significance, especially the hoards that could not be retrieved.
bronze age • ancient british history • hoarding • ancient religious beliefs • ancient ritual behavior
In the Bronze Age, people began to hoard things--sword, animal skins, anything that showed wealth. But hoarding also had religious significance, especially the hoards that could not be retrieved.
bronze age • ancient british history • hoarding • ancient religious beliefs • ancient ritual behavior
May Day
An historical look at this ancient fire festival, its traditions and some common misconceptions.
beltane • fire festival • celts • celtic • spirituality
An historical look at this ancient fire festival, its traditions and some common misconceptions.
beltane • fire festival • celts • celtic • spirituality
World Spa Therapies in Las Vegas
Virtually travel the world with a visit to a Las Vegas resort spa. World spa therapies and ancient rituals offer a journey that is rich in history and exotic culture.
world therapies • ancient rituals • las vegas spas • global spa therapies • las vegas resort spas
Virtually travel the world with a visit to a Las Vegas resort spa. World spa therapies and ancient rituals offer a journey that is rich in history and exotic culture.
world therapies • ancient rituals • las vegas spas • global spa therapies • las vegas resort spas
The Scapegoat: A Brief History of Meaning
The term scapegoating has existed since before Leviticus. As psychological phenomenon, it is as important as ever to understand its history and current popular usage.
scapegoat • scapegoating • leviticus • shadow projection • sacrificial blood
The term scapegoating has existed since before Leviticus. As psychological phenomenon, it is as important as ever to understand its history and current popular usage.
scapegoat • scapegoating • leviticus • shadow projection • sacrificial blood
Guy Fawkes Night, Bonfires, Government, and H1N1
Ancient rituals fueled the Guy Fawkes Night bonfires. In return Guy Fawkes influenced V for Vendetta, the graphic novel warning of martial law and H1N1-type pandemics.
h1n1 • guy fawkes • viruses • pandemics • government
Ancient rituals fueled the Guy Fawkes Night bonfires. In return Guy Fawkes influenced V for Vendetta, the graphic novel warning of martial law and H1N1-type pandemics.
h1n1 • guy fawkes • viruses • pandemics • government
From Lycos to Lupercal
How Alexander the Great and the Goat-god Pan's ancient fertility cult set the stage for the birth of Imperial Rome.
julius caesar • alexander the great • lupercal • roman empire • rome
How Alexander the Great and the Goat-god Pan's ancient fertility cult set the stage for the birth of Imperial Rome.
julius caesar • alexander the great • lupercal • roman empire • rome
Halloween at Folklore
Recipes,halloween,buffet,fun,pumpkin,carving,decorations
halloween • recipe • food • treats
Recipes,halloween,buffet,fun,pumpkin,carving,decorations
halloween • recipe • food • treats
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
In many churches this is celebrated on August 6th and it is an important date in the Eastern churches.
feast of transfiguration of christ • festival of transfiguration of christ • asharuni • vartavarh • st gregory the illuminator
In many churches this is celebrated on August 6th and it is an important date in the Eastern churches.
feast of transfiguration of christ • festival of transfiguration of christ • asharuni • vartavarh • st gregory the illuminator
African Female Genital Mutilation
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM is the Western term for an ancient African ritual that is important to the African people as male circumcision is important to Americans
female genital mutilation • fgm • female circumcision • circumcision • excision
Female Genital Mutilation, or FGM is the Western term for an ancient African ritual that is important to the African people as male circumcision is important to Americans
female genital mutilation • fgm • female circumcision • circumcision • excision
Biblical Archaeology
As Catholics can we rely on the findings of biblical archaeology?
biblical • archaeology • archeology • jesus • dig
As Catholics can we rely on the findings of biblical archaeology?
biblical • archaeology • archeology • jesus • dig
Cultural Ritual Jewelry
The history of ritual jewelry is fascinating as different cultures around the world have a slightly different uses and beliefs regarding ritual jewelry.
ritual jewelry • pecoral plates • ankle bracelets • warrior jewelry • burial jewelry
The history of ritual jewelry is fascinating as different cultures around the world have a slightly different uses and beliefs regarding ritual jewelry.
ritual jewelry • pecoral plates • ankle bracelets • warrior jewelry • burial jewelry
Do Christians Need to Tithe?
By definition, "tithe" means one-tenth of the annual income of a person's land or yearly income. This money is paid as a tax or as a contribution to a church.
do christians need to tithe • reasons to tithe • tithe controversy • cheerful giver • christian faith
By definition, "tithe" means one-tenth of the annual income of a person's land or yearly income. This money is paid as a tax or as a contribution to a church.
do christians need to tithe • reasons to tithe • tithe controversy • cheerful giver • christian faith
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Spa in London
Situated in the frantic heartbeat of shopping-crazed Knightsbridge the Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers a haven of tranquillity.
mandarin oriental hotel in london • spa treatment in london • spa at mandarin hotel in london • body mind and spirit • mandarin oriental hotel
Situated in the frantic heartbeat of shopping-crazed Knightsbridge the Spa at Mandarin Oriental Hotel offers a haven of tranquillity.
mandarin oriental hotel in london • spa treatment in london • spa at mandarin hotel in london • body mind and spirit • mandarin oriental hotel
Precious Stones in Sri Lanka, Ceylon Sapphires
Sri Lanka claims the world's largest concentration of gems, renowned since Antiquity for their clarity, beauty and healing properties.
precious stones sri lanka • ceylon sapphires • ayurveda birth stones-natural well being • ratnapura gem city • ceylon moonstone-garnet-ruby
Sri Lanka claims the world's largest concentration of gems, renowned since Antiquity for their clarity, beauty and healing properties.
precious stones sri lanka • ceylon sapphires • ayurveda birth stones-natural well being • ratnapura gem city • ceylon moonstone-garnet-ruby
Ancient History of Scented Gardens
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
Gardens have been common for thousands of years in one form or another; Ancient Persia, Egypt, the Greeks and the Romans heavily influenced the scents of today's gardens.
ancient history of scented gardens • history of aromatic gardens • egyptian use of aromatic gardens • greek and roman use of aromatic gardens • use of aromatic plants
Celebrating Winter Solstice
The Celtic origins of the Winter Solstice, or Yule, lie behind many of today's Christmas rituals. A look at the ancient meanings of Yule and how to celebrate Yule today.
celebrating winter solstice • celebrating yule • ancient meanings of winter solstice • ancient meanings of yule • celts and winter solstice
The Celtic origins of the Winter Solstice, or Yule, lie behind many of today's Christmas rituals. A look at the ancient meanings of Yule and how to celebrate Yule today.
celebrating winter solstice • celebrating yule • ancient meanings of winter solstice • ancient meanings of yule • celts and winter solstice
Famous Female Bullfighters
Since antiquity women have been fighting bulls. The tradition has been revived by rejoneadoras and matadoras in modern times.
female bullfighters • knossos and bullgames • conchita cirton • bette ford-bullfighter and actress • cristina sanchez
Since antiquity women have been fighting bulls. The tradition has been revived by rejoneadoras and matadoras in modern times.
female bullfighters • knossos and bullgames • conchita cirton • bette ford-bullfighter and actress • cristina sanchez
Mummers in Newfoundland
Newfoundland householders, especially in outport villages, expect to welcome masked guests during the evening who call out, "Any mummers 'lowed in?"
mummers in newfoundland • tradition of masks and merrymaking during twelve n • who are the mummers • mummers history from pagan rituals • the mummers song
Newfoundland householders, especially in outport villages, expect to welcome masked guests during the evening who call out, "Any mummers 'lowed in?"
mummers in newfoundland • tradition of masks and merrymaking during twelve n • who are the mummers • mummers history from pagan rituals • the mummers song
Nepal's Newest Living Goddess
Nepal recently named a new Kumari or living goddess. But some western activists consider the practice to be a violation of children's rights.
living goddess • three year old girl • children’s rights • matina shakya • kumari
Nepal recently named a new Kumari or living goddess. But some western activists consider the practice to be a violation of children's rights.
living goddess • three year old girl • children’s rights • matina shakya • kumari
Quichua People of Ecuador
From a wide variety of indigenous groups that exist in Ecuador the Quichua people stand out because they are the largest group and are quite unique in several ways.
incas • inca empire • conquistadors • quechua • quichua language
From a wide variety of indigenous groups that exist in Ecuador the Quichua people stand out because they are the largest group and are quite unique in several ways.
incas • inca empire • conquistadors • quechua • quichua language
The Custom of Giving Russian Easter Eggs and It's Origins
This article, one in a four part series, explores the political and religious influences on the unique Russian gift tradition of giving eggs at Easter.
russia • easter eggs • gift-giving • customs • orthodox
This article, one in a four part series, explores the political and religious influences on the unique Russian gift tradition of giving eggs at Easter.
russia • easter eggs • gift-giving • customs • orthodox
The Witch Craze in Sixteenth Century Europe
Strict definitions of gender roles involving acceptable social standards for women, coupled with long held notions of female susceptibility to temptation led to the craze
witch craze in europe • causes of the witch craze • luther and the witch craze • protestantism and women • misogyny and witchcraft
Strict definitions of gender roles involving acceptable social standards for women, coupled with long held notions of female susceptibility to temptation led to the craze
witch craze in europe • causes of the witch craze • luther and the witch craze • protestantism and women • misogyny and witchcraft
Yule Log, an Ancient Christmas Tradition
Finding and crafting a Yule Log is a Christmas tradition that can involve your kids in the magic of the holiday season with no shopping required.
yule log • christmas traditions • holiday season tradition • christbrand • christmas fire
Finding and crafting a Yule Log is a Christmas tradition that can involve your kids in the magic of the holiday season with no shopping required.
yule log • christmas traditions • holiday season tradition • christbrand • christmas fire
Burning Man Festival Heats Up Alternative Art Scene
Sand Storms, Blazing Temperatures And 350 Porta-Potties...
art • travel • nevada • desert • fun
Sand Storms, Blazing Temperatures And 350 Porta-Potties...
art • travel • nevada • desert • fun
Divine Utterance, Hu
The Egyptian god Hu was one of the minor gods in some respects, but he was one of the most important gods for those serious about Egyptian deities. Hu is the power of the spoken word. He personifies the authority of utterance.
gods • goddesses • god • goddess • fable
The Egyptian god Hu was one of the minor gods in some respects, but he was one of the most important gods for those serious about Egyptian deities. Hu is the power of the spoken word. He personifies the authority of utterance.
gods • goddesses • god • goddess • fable
Robert Pinsky: Improviser of Poetic Images, Sounds and Desires
This is a brief look at poetry by Robert Pinsky. The poet improvises historical events, quotations, present sights and sounds, current events of everyday life into basic chords of poetry, which reaches into the depths of souls universally.
pinsky • robert • poet • laureate • improviser
This is a brief look at poetry by Robert Pinsky. The poet improvises historical events, quotations, present sights and sounds, current events of everyday life into basic chords of poetry, which reaches into the depths of souls universally.
pinsky • robert • poet • laureate • improviser
The Path of Jews by Choice- Part 1
Converts to Judaism face special challenges on their path, while bringing a unique and precious beauty to our faith. This article is Part 1 in a two-month look at the issues involved with becoming a "Jew by Choice."
convert • conversion • change • religion • religions
Converts to Judaism face special challenges on their path, while bringing a unique and precious beauty to our faith. This article is Part 1 in a two-month look at the issues involved with becoming a "Jew by Choice."
convert • conversion • change • religion • religions
To Make Some Salt: Lewis and Clark on the Oregon Coast
Common salt has played an important role in history. For the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, salt was very desirable to season their meat. They established a saltworks about 15 miles from where they spent the winter of 1805-1806 at hastily constructed Fort Clatsop. You can visit their saltworks today near Seaside Oregon.
salt • saltworks • to make some salt • corps of discovery • lewis and clark
Common salt has played an important role in history. For the men of the Lewis and Clark Expedition, salt was very desirable to season their meat. They established a saltworks about 15 miles from where they spent the winter of 1805-1806 at hastily constructed Fort Clatsop. You can visit their saltworks today near Seaside Oregon.
salt • saltworks • to make some salt • corps of discovery • lewis and clark
Canada Goose
Although the Canada Goose is an easily known species, making a judgment among eleven races is a difficult task. The smallest Canada Goose is the cackling race that will weigh about three pounds. The largest race is the Canada Goose that may weigh up to 20 pounds. Both sexes appear alike in all races.
canada goose • small • large
Although the Canada Goose is an easily known species, making a judgment among eleven races is a difficult task. The smallest Canada Goose is the cackling race that will weigh about three pounds. The largest race is the Canada Goose that may weigh up to 20 pounds. Both sexes appear alike in all races.
canada goose • small • large
Quaker Environmentalism
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
environment • quakerism • worship • mysticism • prophetic
Article on environmentalism from a Religious Society of Friends (Quaker) by Marshall Massey.
environment • quakerism • worship • mysticism • prophetic
Development and History of Surfing
Carving up the waves at the local beach is a popular pastime at beaches around the world. But someone had to be the first to try this technique.
history of surfing • invention of surfing surfboard riding • surfing development history • sports from the south pacific • surfing developed in hawaii
Carving up the waves at the local beach is a popular pastime at beaches around the world. But someone had to be the first to try this technique.
history of surfing • invention of surfing surfboard riding • surfing development history • sports from the south pacific • surfing developed in hawaii
History And Development Of Freestyle Swimming
The freestyle swimming stroke, or Australian Crawl, is the most efficient way for a human to move through the water. It was developed in Sydney in the late 1890s.
history of freestyle swimming • australian crawl swimming stroke style • freestyle swimming style history • australian crawl history • solomon island swimming history
The freestyle swimming stroke, or Australian Crawl, is the most efficient way for a human to move through the water. It was developed in Sydney in the late 1890s.
history of freestyle swimming • australian crawl swimming stroke style • freestyle swimming style history • australian crawl history • solomon island swimming history
Healing Through Oriental Dance: Part 2, Emotional Healing
Many belly dancers have discovered that belly dancing can have a healing effect on emotional pain. Whether recovering from bulimia, issues with breast cancer, rape, or other deeply wounding conditions, many people have found healing through Oriental dance.
belly dancing • bellydancing • dance • bellydance • belly dance
Many belly dancers have discovered that belly dancing can have a healing effect on emotional pain. Whether recovering from bulimia, issues with breast cancer, rape, or other deeply wounding conditions, many people have found healing through Oriental dance.
belly dancing • bellydancing • dance • bellydance • belly dance
Rus-Georgian Cuisine: A Primer of Georgian Foods and Cuisines
Culinary & gustatory customs of the proud & ancient people of the Republic of Georgia. Recipes for some of the national culinary treasures of this unique and delcious cuisine.
georgia • georgian • cuisine • black sea • caucus
Culinary & gustatory customs of the proud & ancient people of the Republic of Georgia. Recipes for some of the national culinary treasures of this unique and delcious cuisine.
georgia • georgian • cuisine • black sea • caucus
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