Ahura Mazda (also spelled Ahuramazda), meaning “Wise Lord,” is the supreme god in Zoroastrianism, one of the world’s oldest monotheistic religions, founded by the prophet Zarathustra (or Zoroaster) in ancient Persia (modern-day Iran).
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Mar 27
When did the suppression of the divine feminine begin?
The suppression and defacing of the divine feminine appears to have begun as part of cultural and religious shifts associated with societal transitions from egalitarian or matrilineal societies to more hierarchical and patriarchal ones.
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Mar 26
Understanding of the divine nature of the hiding of the divine feminine in history
This article discusses the possibility that the observed transition from a feminine dominated understanding of divinity to a masculine dominated one may be a natural part of a cycle of creation.
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Mar 26
From Mother to Father – A Spiritual Gender Dominance Shift?
The hypothesis of a historical shift from feminine dominance to masculine dominance in spiritual and religious expression is a widely discussed idea in anthropology, archaeology, and religious studies. While it remains a topic of debate, there is considerable evidence suggesting a gradual transition in spiritual focus and societal structures over millennia.
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Mar 26
The Maze Rock Petroglyph and how it Visualises the Creation of the Universe.
This post introduces an entirely new philosophical viewpoint – the Dissociative Theory of Creation. As well as other notions which compare the human mind to that of the divine. This is the highest level of philosophical thinking, it is emergent. I hope you enjoy these new ways of visualising the divine creative process, and also, the irony built into it
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Mar 25
The Nippur tablet
The Nippur tablet, an ancient Sumerian artifact that is believed to hold significant clues regarding early astronomy and the astrological practices of the Sumerians.
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Mar 25
The Ubaid Culture
The Ubaid Culture The Ubaid culture is an important prehistoric culture in the ancient Near East, particularly in Mesopotamia, which laid the foundation for later civilizations such as the Sumerians. The Ubaid period (approximately 6500 to 3800 BCE) is known for its distinctive archaeological features, including pottery, settlements, and early forms of social organization. It …
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Mar 15
The Muses: Who is keeping you Enthused?
The Ancient Greeks believed that ideas, especially those that were ground-breaking or profound, could be of divine inspiration, and could be accessed via the Muses.
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Mar 11
The lost tomb of Thutmose II
The finding of the lost tomb of Thutmose II is a significant event in the field of archaeology. Here are some key points about this remarkable find and relation to wider Egyptian culture of the period.
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Feb 03
The Jōmon culture of Japan and the Mother Goddess
The Jōmon culture of Japan and the Mother Goddess The Jōmon culture is one of the oldest and most significant prehistoric cultures in Japan, known for its distinctive pottery, early agricultural practices, and complex social structures. The term “Jōmon” refers to the cord-marked pottery that the culture produced, which became a hallmark of their society. …
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Feb 03
The Tel Halaf culture
The Tel Halaf culture refers to an archaeological culture from the Late Chalcolithic to Early Bronze Age (approximately circa 6000–3500 BCE) that was centred in what is now north-eastern Syria, in the region of the Khabur River.
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Jan 20
Only the Brainwashed fear Brainwashing
Here’s my personal Quote for the day: “Brainwashed people are terrified of being brainwashed, and might “kill” you, to prevent you from speaking, to avoid that intense, internalised and denied fear. People who are not brainwashed, have no fear of the ideas of others. They broke their brainwashing and have their truth. It takes an …
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Jan 15
The Mythical Origins of Yoga
Yoga has a rich and ancient history that intertwines with Indian spiritual and philosophical traditions. Its origins are often traced back over 5,000 years, with roots in the Indus Valley Civilization (around 3,000 BCE).
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Jan 14
The mother goddess in Mesoamerica
The concept of a global Mother Goddess cult that believed it was a Goddess that is the source of creation as we know it, seems a strong one. As is the notion that it used very similar iconography and conceptualisations, which started quite vague and simplistic, but developed in complexity over time, and existed from the Palaeolithic to at least the end of the Bronze Age. This came to be replaced, often by force, by a patriarchal focussed cult which has resulted in most of the worlds religions we see today.
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Jul 19
Sovereignty and the Authority Problem
You are a sovereign being. Sovereign essentially means “self-possessed”, or in other words, you own yourself. Nobody else is capable of directing or governing your body or your mind except yourself.
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Jul 14
The God Marduk
Marduk was a prominent god in ancient Mesopotamian religion, particularly revered in the city of Babylon. Initially, a god of thunderstorms, he rose to become the chief deity of Babylon and was later known simply as Bel, meaning “Lord”.
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Jul 14
The Deified King Lugalbanda
Lugalbanda was a legendary Sumerian king of Uruk, often considered a hero in Mesopotamian mythology. He is known for his adventures and heroic deeds, and is also notable for being the father of the famous hero Gilgamesh, as mentioned in the Epic of Gilgamesh. His consort was Ninsun, a goddess, and he was later deified and worshipped in various Mesopotamian cities.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninsun
Ninsun, also known as Ninsumun, was a Mesopotamian goddess revered for her wisdom, beauty, and maternal care. She is best known as the mother of Gilgamesh, the hero of the Epic of Gilgamesh, and the wife of the deified king Lugalbanda. Ninsun’s name, which means “Lady of the Wild Cows,” reflects her association with bovine qualities, symbolizing nurturing and fertility.
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Jul 13
The Goddess Ninlil
Ninlil was a prominent goddess in Mesopotamian mythology, particularly associated with the air and wind. She was the wife of Enlil, the god of earth, wind, and storms, and shared many of his responsibilities, including declaring destinies
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Jul 13
The God Utu
Utu, also known as Shamash in Akkadian, is the ancient Mesopotamian sun god. He was revered as the god of justice, truth, and protection for travellers. Utu was believed to see everything that happened during the day, making him a divine judge.
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