The origin of blessing when sneezing
El origen de bendecir al estornudar, el cristianismo y la peste negra en Europa., Christianity and the Black Death in Europe.
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The Nine Worlds of the Cosmic Tree: Yggdrasil
In Norse cosmology, the universe is a living network formed by nine interconnected worlds. None of them exists in isolation:
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Isaac Newton: The Genius, the Myth, and the Strange Man Behind the Apple
Isaac Newton was not only a genius, nor merely a brilliant mind who deciphered the laws of the universe. He devoted most of...
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Yggdrasil: The Sacred Tree of the Cosmos at the heart of Norse cosmology stands
The sacred ash tree that sustains the universe. YggdrasilIt is no ordinary tree, but a cosmic axis (axis mundi)
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January 6: The Origin of Epiphany (Three Kings’ Day)
January 6 marks one of the most significant moments in the Christian calendar: Epiphany, also known as Three Kings’ Day...
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January 1st: The Origin of the New Year
The celebration of the New Year is one of the most universal traditions in the world, yet its date and meaning vary greatly across
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Jólakötturinn. The Yule Cat
The Feline Terror of Christmas Among snow-covered mountains, isolated villages, and endless winter nights, Icelandic tradition preserves one of ..
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The Origin of the Universe. Norse Cosmology
At the beginning of time there was neither sky nor earth, neither sea nor sun. There was only the great primordial void...
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The Origin of the Christmas Tree
The Christmas tree is one of the most universal symbols of the holiday season. Its origins can be traced back to ancient pagan rituals linked to the winter solstice, nature and the rebirth of light.
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Grýla. The Giantess of the Nordic Winter
Iceland’s “Oma Noël”, the fearsome figure who devoured naughty children. In the remote Icelandic winters, when darkness reigns and...
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