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Seven Metals of Antiquity - Metallurgy
The Metals of Antiquity are the seven metals identified and used by humans in Europe and the Middle East in prehistoric times. They are...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 8, 20238 min read
Sun Goddesses of World Mythology
The Sun Goddess fulfills a special role in mythology. She nurtures the earth with warmth, and her sunshine nourishes plants through...
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Sylvia Rose
Oct 4, 20235 min read
Sacrifice of the Male: Temple at Uppsala
After three years of famine, legendary King Domalde is sacrificed at Uppsala, Sweden. Icelandic poet Snorri Sturluson chronicles the...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 26, 20235 min read
Apples: Nature, Spirituality & Folklore
Cultivation of apples goes back to the Middle Stone Age in central Asia. The wild ancestor of today's apples still grows naturally in the...
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Sylvia Rose
Sep 6, 20233 min read
Poison Hemlock: Herbology & Lore
Poison hemlock (Conium maculatum) is a deadly toxic member of the parsley and carrot family. It's used in ancient Greece to put condemned...
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