When you think of gods and deities, what usually comes to mind? The Abrahamic God, with his singular power over the entire universe? What about Ra, the sun god of ancient Egypt? Or perhaps Phanes, the Greek gods’ original ancestor according to the legendary poet Orpheus? These would all be good answers. But what do …
If you are a pop culture freak, you might have come across the groundbreaking fantasy title ‘The Witcher’ or the utterly terrifying winged demon Chernobog in the classic Disney film ‘Fantasia’. As you might have guessed, characters like these are often somber and moody, as if they were painted in a murky coat of black. …
One of the first civilizations to grace the Earth, the Sumerians banded together and settled in ancient southern Mesopotamia (modern day south-central Iraq) around 3500 BC. Like most ancient civilizations, the Sumerians came to believe that just about every earthly phenomenon, anthropological aspect, and astronomical event was somehow controlled by unseen deities. This gave rise …
Apollo one of the most influential and revered of all the Olympian gods. Temples were built for him all over the ancient world, and he was worshiped by Greeks in major cities such as Athens and Sparta. Today, he lives on as the god of the the sun, light, and music. What else do we …
Buddhism as a religion and a philosophical system is filled with subtle complexities. One of them is the concept and role of a “creator-like” god. Unlike other major world religions, Buddhism does not have just one god, though “the Buddha” is often mistaken for one. Let’s take a look at what the Buddhist gods are …
Today, mobile phones fit in the palm our hands and laptops fit in our bags, making communication seem compact and accessible. But, the history of phones goes way back. Teenagers today may not have experienced this, but in the olden days, before the time of the convenient handheld mobile phone, telephones had cords and antennas. …