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Cults of Gods: Athena, Wisdom or War? Both.
When thinking about Athene, most people remember myths of her springing fully armed from Zeus’ head or her contest with Poseidon for the patronage of Athens. Many neopagan or mythology blogs describe her simply as “the goddess of wisdom.” But Athene’s influence goes far beyond this title. Wisdom is only an umbrella term for the many aspects of life she governs.
By Alex Smith10 months ago in History
You Won't Believe What Mars Is Hiding - Was It Really a Moon from an Exploded Planet?
Have you ever stared up at the night sky, spotting that rusty red dot we call Mars, and wondered if it's hiding a backstory wilder than any sci-fi flick? I mean, imagine this: Long ago, in our own solar system, a massive planet explodes in a cataclysmic blast-poof, gone-and its moon gets flung into a lonely orbit, stripped bare, scarred forever. That moon? Yeah, it's Mars. The first time I stumbled across this theory, it hit me like a cosmic punch-equal parts thrill and a nagging doubt, like, could this really explain why our neighborhood in space feels so... broken?
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED10 months ago in History
The Maury Island Enigma: UFOs, Men in Black, and the Shadowy Path to JFK's Fate
Have you ever woken up to a story so wild it makes you question everything you thought you knew about history? Picture this: It's a foggy morning in June 1947, out on the choppy waters of Puget Sound near Maury Island, Washington. A harbor patrolman named Harold Dahl is out with his son Charles and their dog Sparky, just doing their job scavenging logs. Suddenly, the sky fills with these bizarre, donut-shaped flying objects-six of them, hovering like metallic tires with portholes glinting in the light. One starts acting up, spewing molten slag and hot metal that rains down, scorching the boat, burning poor Charles's arm, and-heartbreakingly-killing Sparky right there. Dahl snaps photos, grabs some debris, and thinks, "What the hell just happened?"
By KWAO LEARNER WINFRED10 months ago in History
Cults of Gods: Hermes, Ouranic or Kthonic?
Among all the Olympians, no god moves as swiftly or slips as easily between worlds as Hermes. Trickster, messenger, guide of souls, protector of travelers and thieves alike—Hermes was the tireless workaholic of Olympus. Yet behind his playful cleverness lies one of the oldest and most important divine functions in Greek religion: the guardianship of boundaries and the mastery of transition. In this article, we will explore who Hermes truly was, beyond the winged sandals and the familiar image of Zeus’ messenger.
By Alex Smith10 months ago in History
Cults of Gods: Hestia, A Mythless Goddess?
The goddess who appears in almost no myths yet holds one of the most important roles in Greek religion—Hestia is a quiet, still presence while the other gods roam the world. But who was she, and why does she seem almost invisible in myth despite her immense religious significance?
By Alex Smith10 months ago in History
Historical Maps Were Created to Facilitate the Tithe System of Taxation
The Christian Churches role Christian churches played a vital role in providing its members with shelter and protection for participating in its congregation . Church annointed kings and their families were given this respnsiblity. Kingdoms had defined borders and anyone living within these borders payed a tax to the King. It was believed the church and the king were the law givers and protectors for the Creator. Making borders and maps even more important to the kingdom. The kingdom was then placed on a map and identified as an area created and protected by God.
By Deborah Jones10 months ago in History
