The Full Story of Cruelty on a Child... The Eight Days of Holashtak are Considered inauspicious
The article discusses the traditions and beliefs surrounding the eight inauspicious days of Holashtak leading up to Holi, emphasizing their significance in relation to a popular mythological tale.
Director Matīss Kaža on the play 'The Valley of Wonder': This is not an entertainment piece
Matīss Kaža, a prominent Latvian director, discusses his latest play 'The Valley of Wonder,' which blends research on the human brain with Sufi mythology and Persian literature.
The Indian artist tells his mythology through video games at the Rudolfinum Gallery
An Indian artist is using video games as a medium to convey his mythology at the Rudolfinum Gallery.
The True Story Behind the Mysterious Japanese Samurais
The article explores the complex and often mythologized history of samurais, challenging common perceptions of these iconic figures.
Series, Movies, Children's Books, Games, Essays: Only Nature Resists the Passion for Dragons
The article discusses the cultural fascination with dragons as showcased through various media, while contrasting it with the natural world's historical explanations for dragon legends.
Alexander Pushkin, the greatest Russian poet and admirer of the Greek Revolution
The article explores the contributions of Alexander Pushkin to Russian literature and his admiration for Greek culture and history.
Why is Lord Shiva's adornment strange: ash, snake, drum, trident...
The article explores the unique adornment and symbolism associated with Lord Shiva, highlighting his dual forms and the cultural significance behind them.
Americans pronounce the rare name of a woman from Alytus living in the USA in their own way
The article discusses the unique name 'Nemira', inspired by Baltic mythology and bestowed in honor of the author's grandmother, highlighting its rarity and cultural significance as well as a humorous family naming story.
From Zeus to Epstein: The Roots of the Moral Crisis in the West
The article explores the historical and cultural roots of moral crises in the West, drawing parallels from ancient myths like Zeus's abduction of Europa to contemporary issues like Jeffrey Epstein.
The Great Universal Myths as a Guide for Life
The article explores how ancient myths and Greco-Roman culture have regained popularity in contemporary literature and adaptations, particularly in times of uncertainty when people seek guidance from the past.