HistoryThe Story Behind The Broken Menhir Of Er-Grah
The once standing stone of Er-Grah is one of the unsung wonders of the ancient world. It was the biggest megalith ever erected in history and was raised in France (Brittany) during the Neolithic, 4700
History12 Of The Most Powerful Ancient Gods Of Mesopotamia
Sumer, known as the "land of the kings", was founded in southern Mesopotamia (modern day Iraq) between 4500 and 4000 BCE. It became one of the first civilizations ever established in history, where it
History14 Massive Monoliths Of The Ancient World
Monoliths (aka menhirs or obelisks) are upright stones that have been used to create impressive structures around the world. These great monuments can appear on their own, or as part of a group (e.g.
HistoryThe Orisha And The 12 Gods Of Yoruba Mythology
At the beginning of Yoruba mythology, the universe was composed of two elements, the ethereal sky above and a watery chaos below. Two gods rule over both these primordial realms. Olokun presides over
HistoryThese Are The 10 Avatars Of Vishnu, One Of The Main Ancient Hindu Deities
Lord Vishnu is one of the principal Hindu deities. It is said he appeared many times on the Earth plane as a physical incarnation (known in Hinduism as an Avatar). Vishnu is said to manifest a portion
HistoryAustralia's Songlines: An Ancient Network Known As The 'Footprints Of The Ancestors'
Sprawled across the Australian continent lies a network of invisible pathways known to the aborigine as 'Footprints of the Ancestors'. In the West, we know them as ‘Song Lines’ and ‘Dream-Tracks’. The
HistoryA Detailed Description Of The Ancient Egyptian Cosmos
The Egyptian cosmos is separated into two parts. The upper region consists of the earth (Geb), atmosphere (Shu) and heavens (Nut). Nut and Geb are lovers, but Shu must hold them apart to allow the oth
History10 Ancient Egyptian Symbols You Should Know About
The Land of the Pharaohs as I like to call Egypt is filled with incredible tales. Spanning back thousands of years, the Ancient Egyptian civilization left its mark in the history books forever. Erecti