Beros, a Babylonian priest, astronomer, and historian, lived, as he himself claims, during the time of Alexander the Great, at the turn of the 4th to the 3rd century BC. In addition to his astronomical works, he also wrote the History of Babylon (Babyloniaka) in three books in the Greek language, however, only fragments and … Read more
Myth is not a collection of invented events, but carries within it a certain idea related to humans and nature. In order to understand it, it is necessary to penetrate its complex symbolic language which contains multiple meanings. The myth of the Great Flood is present in various forms in almost all religious systems. In … Read more
“You will find more in the forests than in books. Trees and stones will teach you things that no man will tell you. Bernard of Clairvaux” “Nature is the best teacher of man, it exists and develops according to inherent laws and principles, fulfilling and following cosmic archetypes.” “One manifestation of divine forces is trees, … Read more
This is a universal myth that relates to the immortality of the soul and the existence of a cosmic destiny in which man should consciously and actively participate. The ancient Egyptian religion is one of the most comprehensive and best-known religions today, although this knowledge is superficial. However, since every historical moment has different symbolism … Read more
, koji je preživio veliki potop. Gilgameš putuje do morskog kraja kako bi pronašao Utnapishtima i saznao tajnu besmrtnosti. Nakon brojnih iskušenja i neuspjeha, Gilgameš se vraća u Uruk praznih ruku, ali bogovi mu otkrivaju da je pravi put do besmrtnosti u ostavljenoj mudrosti i ostavljenoj djeci. Gilgameš shvaća važnost ostavštine koju ostavljamo za buduće … Read more
“This is a legend that has captivated the attention of man in our western civilization. It is a dominant modern myth that has served as a fundamental template for the cultural socialization of European society. Over the past eight centuries, many versions and commentaries about King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table have … Read more
The eye is more than a sensory organ; it is the most precious human instrument through which reality is perceived in its widest form. It is often said that the eyes are the windows to the soul and that a single glance speaks more than a thousand words. Through the eyes, a person sees beyond … Read more
Germans are one of the Indo-European peoples who, according to some historians, inhabited Scandinavia around the 1st century BC and from there expanded westward and southeastward Europe. It is a collection of numerous tribes without a unified state, but with a common language, cultural connections, and religious symbolism. Data on the religion and mythology of … Read more
Folklore is full of stories about the miraculous creatures of nature. Grandmothers used to tell their grandchildren beautiful stories in which the main characters were fairies, dwarves, mermaids, angels, and in which their characteristics, actions, and ways and forms of their appearances were described. Stories about these miraculous beings exist in numerous cultures from the … Read more
The Bandiagara Escarpment with its rocky ridge is one of the most impressive geological formations in Western Africa. The escarpment is located in Mali, south of the Sahara and the ancient city of Timbuktu, and adjacent to the ridge that runs parallel to the Niger River are the fortified settlements of the Dogon people. According … Read more
