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Africans had their own form of worship and religion before Europeans discovered the continent and felt the need to introduce Christianity, through which they claimed to show Africans the “one true God.” That is why …

A complex system of myths that have endured over time characterize and define Japan, a country with a rich cultural mix that brings the Tanuki legend to life . Origin of Tanuki His personality is …

A phoenix in Greek mythology was a bird that could live for a long time and could also regenerate or be reborn from the ashes of its predecessor. Some sources say that the phoenix simply …

Witchcraft is the practice of magic and sorcery to positively or negatively influence a situation or person, which over time has had an influence on Greek, Buddhist, and Hindu mythology. Although stereotypical concepts of witches …

Sea monsters are, by definition, any creature that comes from the sea—real or mythical—and is unusually large or threatening. There are hundreds of accounts of these creatures—any culture that has had contact with the sea …

Quimbanda is an Afro-Brazilian religion practiced mainly in urban centers in Brazilian cities. It is part of a series of Yoruba religions (idol worship), and belief in these deities has very different practices and names …

The Amazon is full of myths and superstitions. Some have ancient roots, and others are urban legends passed down through European influence. In the Amazon, there is a legend of a two-legged beast called the …

The HAMSA Hand is an ancient Middle Eastern amulet symbolizing the Hand of God. In all religions it is a protective sign. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health, and good fortune. The hamsa hand …

Babalawo (Babalao or Babalao in Latin America; literally meaning “father of mysteries” in the Yoruba language) is a spiritual title denoting a priest of the Ifá oracle. Ifá is a divination system representing the teachings …