The Renaissance: The ‘Rebirth’ That Changed the World
Dec 23, 2019 · The word ‘renaissance’ comes from the French language, and simply means ‘rebirth’. This term was made popular by the 19 th century French historian Jules Michelet, and became current in the English language during that time. This concept was further developed by Jacob Burckhardt, a Swiss historian who lived around the same time as Michelet.
The Significance of the Sacred Seal of Solomon and its Symbols
Feb 23, 2016 · The Seal of Solomon (known also as the Ring of Solomon) is believed to be a signet ring that belonged to King Solomon of Israel. This ring is thought by some to have magical powers, and it originates in Jewish tradition. Nevertheless, the Seal of Solomon can also be found in later Islamic and Western occultism, as both of these adopted it from ...
Lilith: Ancient Demon, Dark Deity or Sensual Goddess?
Mar 3, 2024 · Lilith’s name comes from the Sumerian word lilitu, which meant a wind spirit or a female demon. Lilith was mentioned in the Tablet XII of the Epic of Gilgamesh, a famous poem of ancient Mesopotamia dated back to not later than c. 2100 BC. Tablet XII was added to the original text much later, c. 600 BC, in its later Assyrian and Akkadian ...
Greek Mythology, Stories & Myths | Ancient Origins
Greek mythology is a collection of stories and myths about the gods, goddesses, heroes, and monsters of ancient Greece. These stories have been passed down through generations and have become some of the most famous tales in all of history. Some of the most well-known Greek myths include the story of Demeter and Persephone, which explains the ...
From Hunters to Settlers: How the Neolithic Revolution Changed …
Jun 30, 2018 · The archaeological understanding of the Neolithic Revolution (or First Agricultural Revolution) has changed significantly since research on the subject first began in the early 20th century. This change from hunter-gatherer groups to agrarian communities seems to have occurred around 12,000 years ago, and with it came huge population growth.
Egyptian Hieroglyphs: The Language of the Gods - Ancient Origins
Aug 23, 2020 · Ramses II's cartouches at Tanis. (Horemweb/CC BY SA 3.0) Inscriptions found on temple walls, graves, and monuments were destined for ‘eternity.’ Hieroglyphs retained their importance as a means of communication with the Gods and the Egyptians believed their language was a gift from Thoth, their moon God of wisdom, and goddess Seshat.. Egyptian Hieroglyphs Drawn From the World Around Them
Architecture of the Floating (Or Sinking) City: How Was Venice …
Jan 24, 2023 · Submerged Settlements And Roman Road Discovered Under Venice Waters. While the Venice looks like it is floating on the water, most people assume that the city was built directly on the islands of the Venetian Lagoon. But in fact, the buildings of Venice were built upon wooden platforms supported by wooden stakes driven into the waterlogged ground.
How the Chinese Compass Revolutionized Navigation
Jul 23, 2023 · The Chinese Compass Brought About the Age of the Sail. The compass, as we know it today, is believed to have emerged in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). However, the roots of the compass can be traced back even further to the Warring States period (475 to 221 BC), where the Chinese initially discovered the magnetic properties of certain stones known as "lodestones."
The Grotesque World of Gargoyles - Ancient Origins
Dec 31, 2020 · Construction began on the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, DC in 1908. It has a number of gargoyles, carved from limestone. Many of these gargoyles depict more modern ‘beasts’ such as Darth Vader or crooked politicians – a clever spin on the idea of grotesque monsters vile enough to scare away spirits.
Prometheus: The Creator of Mankind Who Stole Fire from the Gods
Jul 7, 2022 · According to the satirist Lucian, Prometheus, created the first man with the help of the goddess Athena. Made from fire and clay, he was shaped after the image of the gods. The creation of the first man took place after the famed Clash of the Titans, and in the Orphic the clay used was a blend of soil watered down with the blood of the Titans.