Modern wedding traditions tend to be steeped in the waters of a nation’s history. For example, a majority of the rituals practiced during nuptials in Iran come from Persian wedding traditions. This is largely because Iran was known as Persia for most of mode…
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What type of person are you? Ask 100 people and you’ll get at least 100 answers. Yet personality typing offers a systematic look at traits, identities, and motivations. The enneagram is one of the latest, but there’s fascinating theory behind it. This quic…
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Modern living can often seem like it is picking up speed without any signs of stopping. Though the internet has created a sense of immediacy that previous generations could not have imagined, people in today’s society could sincerely benefit from taking a br…
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When the warmer months of summer arrive, most people cannot wait to get out of the house and spend time enjoying the nice weather. While the days might be longer, it is also easy to let the time slip by without fully seizing the opportunities presented. Summer…
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The modern neopagan calendar contains a number of significant dates that are based on early, folk-based belief sets from around Europe. While many people are familiar with the celebrations of the summer solstice and the autumn equinox, few are as aware of the …
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Many people have either heard of Greek gods such as Zeus, Aphrodite, and Poseidon or their Roman counterparts, Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune. They were exposed to these characters in school, as part of English or humanities courses that included literature based…
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South Korea is a country of contrasts. It is a global leader in technology, fashion, and culture. Yet ancient traditions and modern sensibilities comfortably coexist. Shamans are a common sight, especially in metro areas like Seoul. But in a nation where Buddh…
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Deities play an integral part in most world religions. While the Abrahamic religions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam all center around a monotheistic system, other groups believe in more varied pantheons. In Hinduism, for example, there are a number of imp…
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When the topic of religion in India comes up, many Westerners tend to think about Hinduism. However, there are several other religions of note that originated in India and remain popular to this day. Sikhism, for example, is considered the world’s fifth-larg…
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Mythological monsters are present in the ancient stories of every culture found across the world. While plenty of people are familiar with European beasts like dragons and unicorns, few people in the United States know much about the legendary creatures of Sou…
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