Dragons are common motifs in myths, legends, and folklore of many ancient cultures. They are usually depicted as serpent-like or reptilian creatures, with elongated bodies covered in scales, large wings and eyes, and the ability to breathe fire. They represent certain qualities and strengths that humans need to express, certain trials or limitations that need … Read more
The Blue Cave, Biševo For those of you with a hint of an explorer’s spirit within yourselves and a desire to see, discover, and understand, prepare yourselves as we descend into the world of darkness… Here, in eternal darkness, the life of stone endures, a life measured in centuries and millennia. Crystals grow here and … Read more
The scarab beetle is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egypt. The Egyptians always sought inspiration in nature, which they considered their teacher, a great book of life. Everything in nature, from its smallest inhabitants to distant stars and galaxies, held deep truths within them, becoming keys to unraveling the infinite number of … Read more
Since the dawn of civilization, gold has held a special place in human culture and is one of the first metals that humans have worked with. The oldest evidence of its processing, found in Egypt, dates back to the fifth millennium BC. In the past, it was highly esteemed, more for its symbolic than its … Read more
An eagle fearlessly gazes straight into the Sun, And into you, eternal brilliance, if your heart is pure. Angelus Silesius The king among birds, ruler of vast expanses of sky and untouchable mountain peaks, has become an omnipresent symbol in various ancient cultures and has remained a emblem of many rulers and peoples throughout history. … Read more
Assyrian Lamassu, a winged bull with a human head (421 BC) The Greek sphinx is a demon of destruction who poses certain questions to those who approach it and devours anyone in its path. Its name, according to one interpretation, comes from the Greek word sphingo (to squeeze, strangle), which indicates its demonic nature. According … Read more
Does anyone ask what is the spirit of this land, Japan: The blossoms of the mountain cherry shine in the morning sun. Norinaga Motoori The rhythm of the seasons naturally follows the life of man. A blooming tree, a calm lake surface, the chirping of birds, the autumn richness of fruits, the purity of snow … Read more
There is so much beauty, fragrance, and inspiration hidden in just one word: rose! Throughout thousands of years, roses have moved from nature and gardens into stories and myths, becoming a motif in artistic works and inspiring poets, botanists, rulers… The oldest painted trace of a rose is a fresco from 1700 BC in the … 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
One of the most beautiful examples of Greek art found in our area is undoubtedly the damaged relief of the Greek god Kairos from the 4th century BC. It is now preserved in the Monastery of St. Nicholas in Trogir as part of the “Kairos” art collection. It was found in the attic of a … Read more
