Tag: Family

  • The Significance of Family and Hestia During Christmas

    The Significance of Family and Hestia During Christmas

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    In this piece, we want to highlight one of the most significant aspects associated with Christmas: the importance of Family. Tracing back to ancient times, we encounter the Greek Goddess Hestia. The Ancient Greeks conveyed their understanding of life through myth, crafting a pantheon of deities whose humanlike traits made them believable. Similar to many…

  • The Role of Taweret in Ancient Egyptian Family Life

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    Glencairn Museum’s Collection of Taweret and Its Significance in Ancient Egyptian Family Life The Glencairn Museum proudly showcases a diverse collection of over forty magical amulets dedicated to the hippopotamus goddess Taweret, a figure who held immense significance in the homes of ancient Egyptian families. Taweret, which translates to “The Great (Female) One,” played a…