Originally posted on Shubhpuja.com:
‘Shakti Udbhaam Bhaya Nashanam’ means the rise of power that destroys fear. Kaal refers to ‘time’ and Bhairav is the ‘manifestation of Lord Shiva’. Kaal Bhairav is the fierce avatar of Lord Shiva to prove his strength, challenged by Lord Brahma. He is also referred as ‘kotwal’ or ‘Kshetrapalaka’ meaning…
Primordial Traditions
Orpheus and Eurydice
Originally posted on The Genealogy of Style:
Orpheus and Eurydice, Auguste Rodin, modeled probably before 1887, carved 1893 This mythological subject was very popular in Auguste Rodin‘s times. The sculptor, inspired by the opera Orfeo ed Euridice from Christoph Willibald Gluck from 1762 that was performed in Paris by the end of the 19th…
Students discover 7,000-year-old mummy in Chile
A group of students discovered a 7,000-year-old mummy during a trip to northern Chile, local media reported Monday. La Tercera newspaper reported that the find was made by chance Saturday during a visit to the Morro de Arica site by local students.…
Villager Finds 4000-year-old Pagan god
A Siberian villager finds the statue of a 4000-year-old Pagan god while fishing. Many people that go fishing expect to find fish but not so for Nikolay Tarasov. Although a diver by trade, the Siberian man was indulging in one of his favorite past times…
Ancient Runestone to be Displayed in Updike Park
The jury is still out on who made the stone and when it originated, but like most runestones, it dates to the Viking age and was probably carved by Norse travelers between the 4th and 12th century. A five ton stone will put Wickford on the map. The…
Treehugger Theory held by Taoists and Hippies Confirmed by Science
An ancient belief held by Taoists and the hippie culture which coined the term “treehugger,” has recently been supported by science. Being near trees has now been proven to help relieve stress, headaches, and aid in concentration, according to studies…
The Hellenic Revival: Plato, Pletho and Nietzsche (Gwendolyn Taunton)
Video presentation for Congress in Athens, June 25-26, honouring Emperor Julian and Plethon Gemistos. Theme: Emperor Julian, George Gemistos Plethon: The Rising of Traditions in the Era of Modernity.
New Hindu Temple in the Twin Cities Almost Complete
The Hindu Temple of Bloomington-Normal will be open to the public in June.
SCIENCE OF LIFE: A brief history of Ayurvedic medicine from mythology to modern day
Similar to the origins of Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine has both mythological and historical beginnings. According to myth and religion, the god, Brahma, was in charge of creation while the god, Vishnu, was responsible for preserving creation…
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