Marduk: Mythology of the Mighty Patron God of Babylon
Introduction Venerated as the patron deity of Babylon itself, Marduk as one of the major Mesopotamian gods formed an important part of the Babylonian…
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12 Important Ancient Mesopotamian Gods And Goddesses
Introduction – Ancient Mesopotamia and its Gods When it comes to the early historical scope of Mesopotamia, there were no singular factions or political entities…
Minotaur: The Powerful Bull-Headed Monster from Mythology
ContentsEtymology and Names The Myth of Minotaur The Origins of Minos The Wrath of Poseidon Minotaur’s BirthThe LabyrinthMinos’ Revenge on the Athenians The Deadly Mission…
10 Interesting Historical Origins of Country Names You Should Know About
Why is France called France? Or for that matter, is Chile named ‘oddly’ just because it is shaped like a chili? Well, we will try our…
The Most Enigmatic Slavic Gods and Goddesses
Probably the most well-known of Slavic gods and goddesses, Perun (or Grom) was venerated as the god of thunder, rain, justice (law), and war.
Uniforms in Jobs: A Short History of Workwear
Introduction – Since ancient times, specific clothing has been used to designate classes of society or differentiate workers from priests and landowners. The evolution of such…
12 Major Japanese Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction When we talk about the Japanese gods and goddesses, we must understand that much of the mythology and pantheon is derived from the traditional…
The Short History of Engagement Rings–From Rome to Now
It’s become common practice for those in love to share an engagement ring as a token of their commitment to the other. But when did…
40 Deep Quotes Attributed To Confucius
Introduction – The internet is filled with Confucius memes, so much so that the scope often tends to overshadow the historical personality – whom we…
Animation Showcases The Spread Of Christianity Across The World
Some resourceful folks over at the Spread of the Gospel have reconstructed the historical transmission of Christianity as a religion, from its initial beginnings in…
