The Elysian Fields, in Greek mythology, are the paradise where gods and nobles spend eternity in the afterlife. It is believed that the inhabitants live in perfect happiness, similar to the Christian Garden of Eden. …
Kushite mythology comes from ancient tales linked to the Kingdom of Kush, a historical member of the ancient Nubian regime that developed during the time of the ancient civilizations of Egypt, Rome, and Greece. Origin …
Asuras are spirits found in Buddhist and Hindu cosmology. They are often portrayed as power-hungry and lustful. Even the best of the Asuras can be unpredictable and prone to mood swings, making them dangerous friends …
Camelot was a place that prided itself on its chivalry, friendship, and love, but ironically, what brought about the ruin of the kingdom and its great leader, King Arthur, was the cruel betrayal of his …
The Trimurti or triad is also known as Brahma-Vishnu-Maheshwara, meaning Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer. In the Hindu religion, the concept of the cosmos is personified by a triad of …
Capricorn means “the goat” in Latin. The constellation Capricorn is located in the fourth quadrant of the southern hemisphere and is specifically found between latitudes +60° and -90°. Like all signs of the zodiac, Capricorn …
A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Hinduism and Buddhism, specifically in Vajrayana Buddhism, representing the universe. The term appears in the Rigveda as the name of the sections of the work, and …
The Kappa is a mythological monster sometimes compared to the Kraken, said to inhabit ponds and rivers in Japan. This strange creature is said to have the appearance of a humanoid and a reptile and …
The name Draco has been linked to several dragons in Greek mythology. Greek mythology. One version is that Cadmus killed the dragon Draco in his quest to find his sister, Europa, who had been taken …
Despite its size and designation as the eighth largest constellation, Draco, the “dragon” constellation, is not particularly prominent. The name Draco literally means “dragon” (translated from Latin). For the ancient Greeks, Draco was associated with …
