Few nations can boast folklore as rich and colorful as that of Ireland. From fairies to Leprechauns to the festival of Samhain that has evolved into our modern Halloween celebration, the folklore of the Emerald Isle has rooted itself deeply into modern culture. And at the beginning of that stand the early gods of Ireland, …
History can be changed by simple moments, by sometimes surprisingly small events of the sort that happen every day. But when those events happen at just the time, in just the right place, the world can be forever altered. It was one such event in Mexico that redirected a young woman’s life and gave the …
The gods of various ancient mythologies aren’t always positive figures. The gods of Greek mythology tended to be capricious at best, frequently engaging in petty jealousies and vendettas. While some Norse gods were benefactors of mankind, others were aloof and even predatory, such as Ran, the sea goddess of death. Such was also the case …
Eostre, also called Ostara or Eastre, is a Germanic goddess associated with spring and the dawn. She is particularly known in Anglo-Saxon and Old High German traditions and is believed to be the namesake for the Christian holiday of Easter. Notably, there is limited historical information about Eostre, and much of what is known comes …
Njord is the Norse god of the sea, wind, and wealth in Norse mythology. Njord is considered one of the Vanir gods. Njord’s dominion is primarily over the sea and the winds. He is often invoked by sailors and fishermen to ensure safe voyages and good catches. Njord is also associated with wealth and prosperity, …
Modern humans, scientifically known as Homo sapiens, have existed for approximately 300,000 years. The earliest fossils and archaeological evidence of anatomically modern humans date back to around 300,000 years ago in Africa. But the history of hominids dates back much further, with various hominid species evolving over millions of years. How Long Have Humans Existed? …