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Jul 12
The God Anu
Anu, the supreme deity of the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon, was revered as the god of the sky and the embodiment of heavenly power. His dominion was the highest celestial realm, a symbol of overarching authority and order in the cosmos.
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Jul 12
The Citadel of Erbil
The Citadel of Erbil, a fortified settlement atop an ovoid-shaped tell in the heart of the Kurdistan region of Iraq, is a testament to the longevity of urban human settlements. Its history of continuous habitation stretches back over 7,000 years
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Jul 12
The Geography of Sumeria
The geography of the Sumerians, a civilization that emerged in the historical region of southern Mesopotamia, now south-central Iraq, played a crucial role in their development as one of the world’s earliest urban societies.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-geography-of-sumeria/
Jul 12
The Sumerian reverence for rivers
The Sumerians, deeply connected to the Tigris and Euphrates rivers that cradled their civilization, had a profound reverence for these waterways, which was reflected in their religious rituals. One such ritual was the ‘mîs-pî’, an intricate ceremony that involved the ‘washing of the mouth’ of divine statues, symbolizing purification and the induction of life into the idols.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-sumerian-reverence-for-rivers/
Jul 12
The Sumerian Cities
The cradle of civilization, Sumer, was home to the world’s first urban centres, where the wheel of history began to turn. Among the most prominent cities that rose from the fertile Mesopotamian plains were Uruk, Ur, Eridu, Nippur, Lagash, and Kish.
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Jul 12
The Sumerian City of Uruk
Uruk, known today as Warka, was one of the most significant early cities in ancient Mesopotamia, located in the southern region of Sumer. Founded around 4500 BCE, Uruk is often credited as the birthplace of writing, around 3200 BCE, marking a pivotal moment in human history.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-sumerian-city-of-uruk/
Jul 12
The Beliefs of Ancient Mesopotamia
Ancient Mesopotamia, often referred to as the cradle of civilization, was home to a rich tapestry of religions and mythologies that evolved over millennia. This page serves as a starting point for our journey into Sumerian, Akkadian, Babylonian and Assyrian beliefs.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-beliefs-of-ancient-mesopotamia/
Jul 12
The Anunnaki and the birth of the cabal
The Anunnaki, a term that echoes of ancient Sumer, refers to a pantheon of deities revered by the Sumerians, Akkadians, Assyrians, and Babylonians. Were these also the Watchers and Nephilim of the Book of Enoch, are these what some today call the cabal?
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-anunnaki-and-the-birth-of-the-cabal/
Jul 11
Blood Sacrifice anyone? Have some black pudding!
The humble Black pudding, a distinctive type of blood sausage found in various guises around the world, has a rich history that spans across cultures and centuries, and represents a vestigial element to our collective legacy of blood sacrifice.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/blood-sacrifice-anyone-have-some-black-pudding/
Jul 07
Syncretism in early Christianity
This article explains how the syncretism observed in early Christianity, where elements of Roman, Hellenistic and other religions were integrated into Christian practices, means that in many Christian places of worship, traces of earlier, pagan beliefs can be found, and that many churches and local Christian customs are directly connected to those earlier beliefs.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/syncretism-in-early-christianity/
Jul 07
Jung quote of the Month – July 2024
This month, I’d like to do things a little different, and contrast a Jung quote with the myth of Medusa to see if we can gain greater insight into the ways of the collective consciousness, and the archetypes that it can bring to us.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/jung-quote-of-the-month-july-2024/
Jul 06
Continuity of custom in spiritual and religious practices
Continuity of custom in the context of changing religious and spiritual beliefs refers to the enduring elements of a culture’s traditions, practices, and values that persist even as new beliefs and practices emerge.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/continuity-of-custom-in-spiritual-and-religious-practices/
Jul 06
Syncretism
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
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Jul 01
Judgement and the God of the Bible
In Christianity, the concept that judgment belongs to God alone is rooted in the belief that only God possesses the perfect wisdom and justice required to judge human actions and intentions fairly. This idea is supported by various scriptural references which suggest that while humans can make judgments about behaviour and actions, ultimate judgment is reserved for God.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/judgement-and-the-god-of-the-bible/
Jun 30
Carl Jung Quote of the Month – June 2024
This quote from Carl Jung emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and introspection in understanding one’s true nature and purpose. He suggests that instead of seeking answers or validation from external sources, individuals should turn their attention inward.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/carl-jung-quote-of-the-month-june-2024/
Jun 28
The Day of Peace Campaign
I have an idea for a campaign, a global campaign, for a single day that is a global ceasefire – all war, all killing and death in the name of any cause, to stop, just for that one day.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-day-of-peace-campaign/
Jun 27
Shadow Beings
Shadow beings are a kind of elemental being that tends to watch us, frighten children etc. But yes, they can attack you if they think you are getting too spiritually connected. But they are not too difficult to sort out. At least, I found it pretty easy to turn them.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/shadow-beings/
Jun 23
Primordial Goo and the Mother of Creation
Many of the world mythologies include the concept that the world was created for some form of primordial goo, or water. For example, the “goo” in the Shinto creation myth refers to the primordial chaos from which the world was created.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/primordial-goo-and-the-mother-of-creation/
Jun 23
The Egyptian Goddess Neith
Neith is an ancient Egyptian deity revered as the creator and a goddess of war, hunting, and weaving. Her origins trace back to the pre-dynastic period, making her one of the oldest deities in the Egyptian pantheon.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-egyptian-goddess-neith/
Jun 20
The Psychological Ego vs The Spiritual Ego
The Ego is a concept which is used by many different teachers and systems and can sometimes have some obscurity to its meaning as a consequence.
Permanent link to this article: https://truthofself.com/the-psychological-ego-vs-the-spiritual-ego/
