From immortality and rebirth to love, beauty and even strife, these glorious edibles have captured our imaginations.
Is a sweet, innocent fruit the reason for humanity’s troubles? Some Christian traditions place the blame on Eve tempting Adam with a shiny red app…
Most citizens of Wakanda, the fictional African kingdom from where Marvel’s Black Panther originates, revere the feline deity Bast.
Arguably, the ancient Egyptian goddess Bastet is the most famous feline deity. The writers of Marvel’s Black Panther stories …
Hanuman, the gorilla god revered by M’Baku and his Jabari tribe in the movie, has a fascinating origin in India’s mythoi.
Viewers of the recently released “Black Panther” movie were treated to richness and beauty in the fictional kingdom of Wakanda. The fil…
People make it through harsh winter weather by performing rituals to usher in spring time.
The winter can be a harsh and unforgiving time of year. While some winters will be milder than others, having to endure the frustrating chill of this season can make even the…
Crystal healing is an alternative form of spiritual medicine involving the use of stones, rocks, and crystals in treatments.
Rocks are everywhere. Whether you live in an urban environment, the middle of the forest, or a sprawling farm somewhere, you can be sure to …
How does Easter, the day Jesus is said to have risen from the dead,connected to rabbits and eggs?
With Easter right around the corner, now is a great time to start thinking about some of the symbols associated with the season. Everywhere you look, you are bound to …
Are UFO religions are either light years ahead of their time?
The debate over whether divine entities really exist or if figures such as Anansi, Yahweh or Brigid are our own creations continues to rage on. However, adherents to UFO religions take this concept of no…
Ancient stories include tales of transgender characters.
While transgender activism is forcing modern definitions of gender to slowly shift away from biologically essentialist viewpoints, the notion that gender isn’t set in stone is not new. In fact, some myths a…
Scorpios are said to exhibit some of the most mysterious traits of all the astrological signs.
Scorpio is the eighth astrological sign in the Western Zodiac, and its duration falls between October 23 and November 22. The most famous trait of this sign, however, is …
Take a breath and ground yourself with the right daily spiritual practices.
Walking a spiritual path in life is not always a simple journey. While many people like to believe that they are centered and at peace with the world, a little bit of stress is all it takes…