Several countries in this world have a rich culture and history along with some popular folklore that enriches the countries. Chile is no exception. Chilean folklore explains the origins and creation of the supernatural collection of natural, attractive destinations and extreme environments discover
Have you ever thought about what scary secrets and haunting myths are hidden in Norway? My curiosity has driven me to find some of the most haunted places with strange stories associated with them. If you are one of those with a heart that stops beating when strange noises come from the basement, th
What happens when we die? What happens after we die? Where are we going? Do we just cease to exist? Do we have to wander around the world to find peace? All these questions because people are naturally curious. People want the answers to these questions for comfort or perhaps just out of curiosity
Myths, legends and folklore are types of traditional stories that are passed on verbally or physically in the form of stories, songs, dances, superstitions, festivals, etc. The stories are based on the imaginary, the fantastic, reality and everything in between. The stories cover a wide range of t
Theoxenia :The Divine Dinner Guest In Stranger in a Strange Land Part XNUMX:Greece and America , I discussed the Greek concept of xenia. In short, Xenia refers to a hosts obligation to a stranger, namely food, lodging and gifts. A form of paranoia reinforced this practice - the fear that y
In Irish folklore, there is a supernatural being known as a lone character who lives in remote places like a cave or in the trunk of a tree. Commonly now known as the leprechaun, they have since become synonymous with happiness and treasure. The leprechaun is a fairy who, according to the History
While all the ancient civilizations come with their own unique legends and myths, Greek mythology has always managed to arouse a special interest. And honestly, how could it not? Greek mythology is made up of a set of different traditional stories that include different deities and creatures, heroes
The sky itself trembles in his presence. He commands the mysterious hammer Mjolnir to protect Asgard and the earth. The son of Odin, prince of Asgård. Hes the god of thunder. Hes Thor. Thor was born to the king of the Asgardian gods, Odin Borson, and the earth goddess Gaea. He grew up in Asgard un
For thousands of years, mythological tales have nourished the human imagination and soul. Passing on the vast majority of these legends happened simply as myths through the generations. However, a select handful are based on actual geological events from the past, alerting us to possible dangers and
Numerous myths and stories from around the world have snakes and snakes in important roles. Sometimes these legendary creatures take the form of ordinary snakes. Other times, they assume forms that are either magical or gruesome. For a long time, the serpent gods have been associated with both good
In Homers Illiad, Agamemnon was King of Mycenae and leader of the Greek army during the Trojan War. His portrayal is like a great warrior, but a selfish leader. He is known for disturbing his unbeatable master Achilles, who kept the war going and made his men suffer. Unfortunately, there is no recor
So my 2020 run begins again! It must be said that this decade has ended with a crash - unfavorable for most parts. The one virus that should not be named, Australian wildfires, the Pentagon release UFO videos and no one cares a single time, the worst kind of never in ten years type of natural
Secret societies. We have all stumbled upon this concept somewhere or once in our lives. Whether youre a Dan Brown worshiper visualizing every detail he has to give about the Illuminati and Opus Dei, or a movie lover watching The Order of the Phoenix come to life, youve guaranteed to experience what
Its finally winter in the northern hemisphere. Temperatures are lower, days are shorter, trees are bald and crops are growing more slowly. Today we are able to explain this change in the season of science. However, the ancient Greeks had their own way of explaining this phenomenon - through mytholog
Japanese mythology is rich in epic fairy tales and serious philosophical foundations. Learning about Japanese history and culture is also a good idea. Japanese mythology is made up of stories based on traditional folk beliefs, and it combines parts of Shinto mythology and Buddhism. Several ancient
During the 15th and early 16th centuries, the Inca civilization flourished in South Americas Andes highlands. The worship of the sun, believed to represent the ancient father of the Inca people, was central to Inca religion and mythology. As a result, sun worship was closely linked to ancestor worsh
Myths emphasize the reality and events surrounding the worlds beginnings and foundations, people, basic food and supernatural beings - gods and cultural heroes. The many core textual sources of Mesoamerican mythology from the pre-Spanish period have often persisted in ruined form. When it comes to m
Crystals. These aesthetically pleasing, colorful, shiny, geometric, mysterious and quite expensive pieces of material are everywhere these days! In recent years, Im sure weve all come across at least a dozen posts on social media that promote the use of crystals, especially healing crystals. They
The idea of astrology dates back to antiquity and is one of the oldest systems that believe that celestial beings such as the sun, moon and planets can influence human life. Astrology was practiced by ancient cultures in Mesopotamia, Egypt, China and India. The oldest writings that contain astrolo
In pre-Christian Scandinavia, Nordic mythology refers to the religion, beliefs and stories of the people who settled in Iceland, where the majority of written sources for Norse mythology originated. The Norse gods are mythological characters from the traditions of the North Germanic tribes from the
The German Panther and Tiger tanks were considered so powerful that they were almost indestructible. American soldiers panicked at the mere news that they were operating in the area. US Army tankers, fighting on not very successful Shermans, begged their commanders for better equipment that would al
On the wave of the discovery of a new element by Maria Skłodowska-Curie and her husband at the beginning of the 20th century, there was ... a fashion for radium. It was seen as a panacea. At the beginning of the 20th century, the world learned about radioactivity. In 1898 - just two years after An
Zombies did not originate in Hollywood or even in America. And they are by no means a product of pop culture. Where, then, was this phenomenon born? The belief in zombie-like creatures came to the New World with slaves from Africa . Determining where exactly from is not easy. The slaves came fro
Sikorskis tourists, or Polish pilots arriving in Great Britain in 1940, were greeted reluctantly in the UK. The English did not believe that after the devastating defeat in September and the lightning defeat of France, the Poles were still able to fight the Germans. RAF commanders also had doubts as