The medieval town of Khokana celebrates Shikali Jatra, a vibrant festival replacing Dashain, with dynamic dances honoring ...

She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this ...

Area used by different civilizations for 250,000 years due to its fertile, easy-to-defend location, says Turkish archeologist ...

From the ancient temples of Crete to the mythological ... which existed around 1600 B.C.E. Depicted as a mother goddess holding one or more snakes in each hand, she was a central figure in Minoan ...

In India, the Serpent Goddess thrives in all Her glory and She evolves. She is Kundalini, the essence of all creativity. She ...

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Explore a collection of essential Greek mythology books and retellings, offering timeless legends alongside modern ...

the Ancient Greeks also inspired centuries of people to expand their imaginations, minds, and moral values by passing down mythological tales of powerful yet fallible Greek gods and goddesses.

Known as the "Monkey Temple," Durga Kund is dedicated to Goddess Durga and is a picturesque site with stunning red ...

Ancient Greek kingdoms existed in China, and there was a significant spread of Hellenism in Asia, including in Japan and ...

The Kosi River in the Himalayas once captured part of a tributary: the Arun River. It set off a chain of geological events ...

The snake goddess trope has slid through various cultures throughout history, embodying powerful symbols of fertility, protection and transformation. From the ancient temples of Crete to the ...