The phenomenon of death is deeply connected to human life, our intuitions and fears, expectations and perceptions. With our birth, we begin a sublime and painful process of daily transformations, during which fundamental questions about life and our role in the existential drama gradually arise in our consciousness. In this way, we discover new insights … Read more
dugi. Na primjer, mač Excalibur pripadao je kralju Arthuru, dok je mač Durandal pripadao vitezovi Rolandu. Ovi mačevi su imali posebnu snagu i čaroliju koja je pomogla njihovim vlasnicima u njihovim zastrašujućim bitkama. , “his life” and his power. The most famous ones are: Excalibur – the sword of King Arthur, Balmung – the famous … Read more
Since ancient times, through centuries and centuries, the original meaning of the Greek muses, nine goddesses of harmony and protectors of many divine and human creative arts, has been forgotten. During the Middle Ages, artists and philosophers almost stopped seeking their protection and inspiration, but their name remained ingrained in the words music and museum. … 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
O, Higija, the youngest among the goddesses, if I could live with you until the end of my life, and you were favorably inclined towards me… only with you, oh, beautiful Higija, everything shines and blooms, and mercy brings joy. No one is happy without you. Arifron Sikionski (5th – 6th century), Hymn to Higija … Read more
Our current culture has grown out of the attitudes, ideas and institutions of ancient Greece. Academy, lyceum, gymnasium, school, educator, grammarian, and many other foundational concepts of today’s educational system were inherited from them, therefore it is understandable why the understanding of the concept of education should be sought in ancient Greece. The idea of … Read more
Perhaps it is possible to overcome the fear of death, but it is even more important to overcome the fear of life. Jorge Angel Livraga Often in life, we find ourselves in situations where we do not see a way out, where fear takes hold of us and our hearts become weak. In those moments … Read more
In today’s world, many long for change. People want to see changes, they want a world that will know how to deal with burning issues, not only recognize them but also offer valid solutions and finally – solve them. We can quickly list the main questions that the world as a whole is facing today, … Read more
Plotinus’ era coincides with the beginning of the end of ancient civilization and the formation of Christianity. In the vast Roman Empire, the internal impulse that drove it was gradually fading away, leading to spiritual upheaval and the emergence of numerous sects. The mysterious centers of knowledge that were the driving force behind ancient culture … Read more
When Plato first arrived in Syracuse at the age of forty in 388 BC, Dionysius the Elder, a suspicious and violent ruler, was in power and seeking to strengthen and expand his rule. By visiting Syracuse, a wealthy and powerful ancient Mediterranean city at the time, Plato aimed to encourage its ruler Dionysius the Elder, … Read more
