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Ancient Beliefs Which Science has Proven to be TrueAncient Beliefs Which Science has Proven to be True
The Earth might not be flat, nor be the center of the Universe, but this doesn't mean that all the beliefs of ancient people were entirely wrong....
Spiritual and Mental AlchemySpiritual and Mental Alchemy
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However the initiates of the ancient mystery schools, alchemy was primarily an allegory for the real work of spiritual and mental alchemy....
Flying Machines from the PastFlying Machines from the Past
According to Hopi beliefs, time has various cycles. At the end of each cycle, the gods return to the people. They believe we are now in the 4th cycle of time. For the past cycle, the 3rd, there's a curious belief....
Our Pets Shield us from EvilOur Pets Shield us from Evil
Based on ancient beliefs, a person could also gain the supernatural powers of a dog if they ate the tongue of the animal....
Why Should We Not Celebrate a 40th Birthday?Why Should We Not Celebrate a 40th Birthday?
The reason for such a belief comes from the meaning attached to the number 40 since ancient times. We know from the Bible that Moses led the Israelites through the desert for 40 years....
Superstitions about praying mantisesSuperstitions about praying mantises
Modern Japanese believe that if a person sees a mantis, it foreshadows his death....
The Strangest Ancient Burial CeremoniesThe Strangest Ancient Burial Ceremonies
A great part of modern burial rituals have existed since ancient times, even if they've slightly changed. Below you'll find a list of the strangest burial ceremonies, some of which survive today. 1....
Names of Trees and Their MeaningNames of Trees and Their Meaning
Another belief states that if you carry a linden flower or branch you can't get sick from contact with a sick person....
What Does it Mean if Your Left Hand Itches?What Does it Mean if Your Left Hand Itches?
In ancient times, people tried to explain the processes taking place in the body and their naive experience was passed down from generation to generation....
Amber - Meaning, Powers and PropertiesAmber - Meaning, Powers and Properties
In ancient times, amber was considered a natural antibiotic. Avicenna has a series of recipes with amber included in them....
Beliefs about SpidersBeliefs about Spiders
Our beliefs have melded with our everyday lives and surround us at any given moment. It is fascinating however, when looking at them separately. Such as beliefs about spiders, for example....
Talismans and herbs protect from ghosts and witchesTalismans and herbs protect from ghosts and witches
The ancient Romans considered beans a sacred food and used it in various rituals, most commonly associated with honoring the dead....