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Isis, the embodiment of the Divine Mother archetype, was and still is revered as one of the most significant deities of ancient Egyptian culture.

Who was the Egyptian Goddess Nut, and why were depictions of her unique in Egyptian art? Why was her image used on coffin sarcophagi?

The Egyptian goddess Isis had an unusual role in Egyptian myth. A protope of the goddess-heroine, she would influence later myths.

Those who believe in the feminine element of spirituality don't want to exclude the male perspective. Rather, they seek the balance that two sides of religion provide.

The Ancient Egyptians possessed an elaborate set of burial rituals, believed to ensure immortality in the afterlife.

When asked about Dracula, most people will mumble that he was based on Vlad the Impaler. However, societies have worshipped and feared vampires for centuries.

Discover how an inspiring group of volunteers is looking after the city's feline population in the archaeological area of Torre Argentina

Halloween is traditionally a sexy holiday. Here are some ideas to add a little sizzle to your Halloween costume this year.

There have been many myths associated with cats over the centuries, and many of these myths originated in Egypt.

"I've never broken a bone...Knock on wood.." Why do we look for wood when tempting fate? Here's the 411 on this and other well-known old wives' tales.

Most cultures had the concept of a Great Mother goddess, and her worship has continued. Here is a glimpse of a few of the mother goddesses from cultures around the world

A professor of literature at London University, Roberts takes offense to the errors in Dan Brown's writing style and the faulty reasoning underlying "The Da Vinci Code"

Ancient Egyptian funerary rites and relics provide evidence of a strong belief in a continuum that exists between life and death.

The hippopotamus is a large and misunderstood animal. Once native to the Nile River, the Ancient Egyptians both feared and worshipped the often destructive creature.

Cleopatra knew what she wanted, and how to get it. Her legendary status as one of the most notorious leaders in ancient history is well deserved.

Italians often call Bologna "La Rossa," "La Dotta" and "La Grossa."

No trip to Egypt is complete without stopping by the magnificent Sanctuary of Isis at Philae.

Reiki, Sekhem and other energy healing systems are visible manifestations of New Age thought and healing techniques

The Cult of Isis, long identified with Egypt, spread through the Mediterranean first through Greek Hellenization and later through the patronage of Roman emperors.

Alchemy, an ancient science whose practitioners extended from the Far East, the Near East and Europe, likely had its beginnings in the domestic world of women.