Simple refuge, a woodcut by Wang Meng from the 14th century during the Yuan dynasty. The inscription on it says: “This was painted by the Master of the Yellow Crane Mountain, Wang Meng, for the esteemed student of the Simple Refuge.” The most important characteristic of the Chinese garden, its irregular and organic form, emerged … Read more
“Like the Sun, like the Moon, like water, like gold, be clear and radiant and reflect what you carry in your heart.” (inscription on a Chinese mirror) The mirror, today just an everyday object, has always been a part of myths, legends, and children’s stories. It appears as a magical mirror that can show images … 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
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
The Egyptian civilization was exceptional in every way. Herodotus writes: “Everything there is different.” And indeed, Egypt has always been associated with mystery and enigma. The Egyptians were believed to have knowledge of hidden forces of nature and knowledge that surpasses our understanding today. Every form of magic (however we imagine it!) is connected to … Read more
An invisible all-powerful being named Nokuma created the world… When land and sea were created, Nokuma took a bit of soil and seawater and made the first man. Then he made the woman. They were the ancestors of all people. Creation myth of the Southern California Indians Many millions of years ago, the waters of … Read more
We often talk about stars, planets, animals, the sky, the earth, water, snow, but we forget the true meaning and significance of the word Universe. Man wonders about the overall nature to which he himself belongs, but usually loses sight of the basic idea that the question refers to. The word Universe denotes what strives … Read more
