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Zoroastrianism: A Brief Introduction
In this brief introduction to the ancient Zoroastrian religion which still survives today, you will learn the basic concepts of the religion and its history. Founded by Zarathustra in the...
Zoroastrianism: A Brief Introduction
In this brief introduction to the ancient Zoroastrian religion which still survives today, you will learn the basic concepts of the religion and its history. Founded by Zarathustra in the...
Jewish Incantation Bowls
Since first discovered in the middle of the nineteenth century, the Jewish incantation bowls from the Sasanian period – simple clay bowls with magical Aramaic and Hebrew ink incantations -...
Jewish Incantation Bowls
Since first discovered in the middle of the nineteenth century, the Jewish incantation bowls from the Sasanian period – simple clay bowls with magical Aramaic and Hebrew ink incantations -...
Yahweh & Shaddai: A Case of Syncretism in the B...
Were Yahweh and Shaddai originally separate deities who were later syncretized into one god in the ancient Israelite religion, with aspects of Yahweh dominating the role? Cultural context, etymology, and...
Yahweh & Shaddai: A Case of Syncretism in the B...
Were Yahweh and Shaddai originally separate deities who were later syncretized into one god in the ancient Israelite religion, with aspects of Yahweh dominating the role? Cultural context, etymology, and...
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
A fascinating look into the Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs, fraktur script, and pow-wow, a rural folk magic still practiced today.
Pennsylvania Dutch Hex Signs
A fascinating look into the Pennsylvania Dutch hex signs, fraktur script, and pow-wow, a rural folk magic still practiced today.