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Jul 12
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.
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Jul 12
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
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.
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Jul 12
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.
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Jul 12
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?
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Jul 11
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.
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Jul 06
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.
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Jul 06
Syncretism, the amalgamation of different religions, cultures, or schools of thought, has its roots in the ancient world.
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Jul 01
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.
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Jun 30
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.
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Jun 27
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.
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Jun 23
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.
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Jun 23
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.
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Jun 20
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.
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Jun 17
In this article, we will delve into the origins of this metaphor, tracing its roots from the ancient Persian gardens to its adoption in various cultural and spiritual contexts. We will explore how the notion of a walled garden has evolved, influencing art, literature, and garden design, and how it continues to shape our understanding of paradise.
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Jun 14
If you understand that in biblical terms, the root of all sin, is lies. And that it is the lies we tell ourselves, and act on as if they were true, which causes sinful behaviour. And that a huge lie a number of people tell themselves, is that they are normal, which means they are conforming to some standard of normality that they have adopted from external influences.
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Jun 12
Gratitude, a profound and often underappreciated emotion, holds the power to transform our present mindset and influence our future outlook.
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Jun 12
Just like any waveform, the divine flow swings from positive to negative as it ebbs and flows. Don’t try to exclude the negative, accept it, and you will find the ride much more truthful, and you will not get stuck.
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Jun 11
The human inclination towards community is a double-edged sword; it fosters a sense of belonging and shared identity, yet it can inadvertently lead to division. This paradox arises from our tendency to categorize and group individuals, often overlooking the nuanced tapestry of human individuality.
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Jun 11
The story of the temptation of Christ, is a merging of three different visits by the devil, and the very last thing that happened was the testing for 40 days and 40 nights. I’ve tried to word it more accurately, but I too have distorted the truth, somewhat, to do that. To make it more understandable in the context of the original summarisation.
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