“The knot, a symbol of Hapi, represents the union of Upper and Lower Egypt. Relief from the temple in Luxor. Hapi offers sacrificial offerings. The temple of Ramses II in Abydos. The ancient Egyptians did not concern themselves with this because for them, the Nile was a reflection of the celestial river that traveled through … Read more
In every historical period, people strive to achieve a certain order of life that will enable them material and human progress. This is how cultures and civilizations emerge, opening up space for various forms of human expression over time and space. Looking back, regardless of differences and temporal-spatial distance, we recognize something deeply human in … Read more
Elephantine is the largest island in the Aswan area, almost a thousand kilometers away from the great pyramids on the Giza plateau. It is also one of the oldest Egyptian cities with remains dating back to the Predynastic period, more than five thousand years old. The current name of the city, Elephantine, means “City of … Read more
The heritage and culture of the Aboriginal people are among the oldest in the world. Rock drawings and engravings near Olary in South Australia are 34,000 years old. Aboriginal people believe they have been living on the continent since the beginning of time. After Europeans discovered Australia, the number of Aboriginal people has been steadily … Read more
If we notice a shell on the shore, drawn by an irresistible magnetism, we bend down, take it in our hands, touch it like a flower, observe it as a precious treasure, and feeling the call of mystery, we return it to the sea or, in the desire to possess a piece of beauty, we … Read more
Looking at it purely scientifically, the Moon, an indispensable adornment of romantic moments, is merely a huge lifeless mass orbiting the Earth. However, for humans in the past, the Moon had a multiple role: it was not only a precious light for the nocturnal traveler, but the regular rhythm of the Moon’s phases formed the … Read more
If we delve into Greek or any other mythology, we will notice that almost every aspect of life, both of nature and humans, is symbolically described. Whether it be the laws of nature such as cyclicity and evolution, or the awakening of human consciousness, these processes are symbolically described through Greek mythology. Some symbols are … Read more
The mysteries were thinning the veil of enchantment that made the visible world for humans, and for the initiates of the Eleusinian mysteries, death and life were nothing more than two faces of a secret that remains the only foundation of reality, two temporary states of one eternal substance. Eleusinian mysteries, which were held in … Read more
