Author: Sun WuKong
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The Legendary Cú Chulainn: Myths and Landscapes of the Great Irish Hero The captivating nature of oral traditions ensures that stories evolve over time, with various interpretations illuminating mythic figures. Among these significant heroes in Irish folklore is Cú Chulainn, a figure steeped in legend and renowned for his extraordinary feats. This article presents an…
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Overview of Venus: The Roman Goddess of Love Venus, the Roman embodiment of love, maternal care, sexual reproduction, and desire, was revered as one of the most beautiful deities in the Roman pantheon. Renowned for her ability to attract both mortals and gods, she exhibited a fluid approach to sexuality, captivating both male and female…
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Selene: The Moon Goddess of Greek Mythology Selene, known in Greek mythology as the Titan goddess of the moon, is a captivating figure often depicted gracefully riding sidesaddle on a horse or controlling a chariot pulled by two winged horses. Her head often features a radiant crown that embodies her lunar essence or a crescent…
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Dear friends, I am excited to share another installment with you today. As I previously mentioned, time has not been on my side, and I wasn’t able to cover the comprehensive history of Halloween as I had planned. However, I would like to introduce you to a captivating story borrowed from Ovid that elegantly intertwines…
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Artemis, the Olympian goddess, represented hunting, the wilderness, and wild creatures in ancient Greek mythology. She is also celebrated as a protector of childbirth and girls until marriage age, paralleling her twin brother Apollo, who serves as the guardian of boys. While both deities could bring sudden death and disease—Artemis targeting women and girls, and…
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Ares: The Olympian God of War Ares, recognized as the powerful Olympian deity presiding over war, embodies the notions of battle fervor, bravery, and societal order. In ancient Greek art, representations of Ares typically highlight him as either a seasoned, bearded warrior equipped for combat or a youthful figure without a beard, adorned only with…
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Greek mythology encompasses a rich tapestry of narratives revolving around deities, heroic figures, and ancient rituals practiced by the Greeks during Classical antiquity. Despite some acknowledgment among more analytical thinkers like Plato regarding the fictional nature embedded in these myths, they were widely accepted as truth by the general populace of the time. The enduring…
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Greek mythology encompasses a rich tapestry of tales about deities, heroes, and the customs of ancient Greece, spanning back to classical antiquity. The inherent fictional qualities of these myths were recognized by critical thinkers such as Plato, who lived during the 5th to 4th centuries BCE. Despite this, the myths were traditionally embraced as factual…
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Hapi, also known as Hep, Hap, or Hapy, was a revered deity associated with water and fertility in Ancient Egypt. His name is believed to have originally referred to the Nile in predynastic times. By the Dynastic era, the Nile was commonly known as “iterw” or “the river,” a term that later came to be…
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Key Aspects of Ancient Egyptian Religion Ancient Egyptian religion, which dates back to predynastic times around the 4th millennium BCE and continued until the decline of traditional culture in the early centuries CE, encompasses a complex set of beliefs and practices that were deeply embedded in Egyptian society. Although many aspects of these beliefs likely…