March 2023 | History Cooperative

Nikola Tesla’s Inventions: The Induction Motor, Bladeless Turbine, Wireless Power, and More!

Without Nikola Tesla’s inventions and his work with electrical energy, it is not unreasonable to suggest that household electrical appliances would be so popular. Thanks to his promotion of alternating current, his development of an induction motor, and his continued drive for innovation, today’s technology includes improved radio transmission, long-distance provision of electricity, and improvements …

Huitzilopochtli: The God of War and the Rising Sun of Aztec Mythology

by Syed Rafid Kabir

Huitzilopochtli was a significant deity in Aztec mythology and religion. He was one of their principal gods and held a central role in their religious beliefs and practices. Worshiped as the god of war, Huitzilopochtli was associated with conquest and military prowess, and the Aztecs believed that through his favor, they would succeed in battles …

Idunn: The Norse Goddess of Youth, Rejuvenation, and… Apples

by James Hardy

Idunn is a significant deity in Norse mythology. She is known as the goddess of youth, fertility, and the guardian of the golden apples of immortality. The myth of Idunn and her apples emphasizes the importance of eternal youth and the fear of aging in Norse mythology. Her role as the guardian of the apples …

Yggdrasil: The Norse Tree of Life

by Thomas Gregory

Yggdrasil is the great tree that holds together the Nine Worlds in Norse mythology. The tree connects all of existence, with its branches reaching up to the heavens and down to the underworld. The tree is mentioned in various Old Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. The concept of Yggdrasil has …

The Banshee: The Wailing Fairy Woman of Ireland

by Morris H. Lary

The banshee is a supernatural being in Irish folklore. She is often depicted as a female spirit or fairy who appears as an omen or harbinger of death. The belief in banshees has been an integral part of Irish folklore and mythology for centuries, adding an air of mystery and superstition to the tales of …

Xolotl: Aztec God for the Motion of Life

by Maup van de Kerkhof

Xolotl is an ancient Aztec god associated with several aspects related to death, transformation, and the evening star. Xolotl was often depicted as a canine figure, such as a dog or a wolf, with distinctive physical features like a skeletal appearance, reversed feet, and an elongated nose. In Aztec religion, Xolotl guided the sun through …