Atum: The Egyptian Father the of Gods

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Atum is an important Egyptian god, often considered to be the creator god responsible for bringing the world into existence. He is considered to be the primeval deity who emerged from the chaos of the primordial waters of Nun. It was believed that Atum created himself and then created the world through his divine will. …

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A Sweet History of Ice Cream: Who Invented Ice Cream?

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The exact origins of ice cream are somewhat unclear, as various cultures and civilizations have contributed to its development over centuries. The concept of freezing sweetened mixtures can be found in different historical records across the world. While no single individual can be credited with “inventing” ice cream, its history is a result of cultural …

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Vidar: The Silent God of the Aesir

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Vidar is the Norse god of vengeance, silence, and resilience. He is the son of Odin, the chief of the Aesir gods, and the giantess Gríðr. He was less popular than his brother Thor. Despite this, the “avenging god” played an integral role in Norse mythology, killing Fenrir in Ragnarok, surviving those end times, and …

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Odin: The Shapeshifting Norse God of Wisdom 

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Odin, the one-eyed Norse god of wisdom, battle, magic, death, and knowledge has been known by many names. Odin, Woden, Wuotan, or Woden, sits at the top of the godly hierarchy of the Norse pantheon. The main god of the Norse pantheon has been called many names throughout history and has donned many different guises. …

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