Worship of Animals Zoolatry, the worship of animals, was fairly commonplace across the world’s ancient cultures, religions, and traditions. Religious cosmology has debated man’s connection to the greater world for generations. Humans have most often viewed themselves as possessing souls. … Continue reading Anthropology: Animal Worship in Ancient Cultures and Effects on Human Behavior
Ancient Egypt, the land of mystery, is one of the oldest and most culturally rich civilizations of all time. It is one of the only ancient civilizations that has managed to capture the imagination of scholars, as well as the … Continue reading Ancient History: An Overview of the Ancient Civilization of Egypt
The beautiful city of Aswan, previously known as Swenett, is situated in the south of Egypt. The word Aswan is gotten from the old Egyptian word “Soun”, and that implies souk or market. Aswan procured its name since it was … Continue reading Overview of Aswan (A Frontier Town of Ancient Egypt)
Floral Arrangement Florists have participated in floral arrangement as a form of art for centuries. Every region and period pushes forward its individual way of floral arrangement. Additionally, every country holds its own unique significance to flowers. When you explore … Continue reading Anthropology: The History and Importance of Floral Arrangements
For over 3000 years, the polytheistic Ancient Egyptians worshipped a pantheon of gods and goddesses. The Ancient Egyptians were known to worship around 2000 deities from Egypt’s unification in 3100 BC to its absorption into the Roman Empire in 30 … Continue reading The Ultimate Guide to the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Ancient Egyptian symbols have shaped Egypt over time. The symbols represent the confluence of spiritual and physical parts of Egyptian civilization, and they have become the culture’s foundation. They were written on temple walls and obelisks and utilized in magical … Continue reading Anthropology: Ancient Symbols and Hieroglyphs of the Land of the Pyramids
Throughout time and no matter where we live, the moon always shines in the sky at night. On every continent, the moon lights up the night sky and connects us to the rest of the world, no matter how far … Continue reading A Study of the Moon’s Prominence in Mythology Across the World
Human beings’ fascination with cats goes back to several thousand years. They have been prized as deities, pets and work animals since ancient times. While for many they are cuddly pets and part of the family, they also aid us … Continue reading Anthropology: The History of Cat Worship in Egyptian Culture
Who doesn’t love board games? The perfect combination of luck and skill that inevitably boils over into an argument. But, even before rulebook debates, board games have been entertaining us. For thousands of years, board games have been developed all over the world. Across civilizations and centuries, board games have been an integral part of society. Continue reading Anthropology: Board Games and Their Evolution Through Time and Space