How did They Get Their Name? Planets and Greco-Roman Gods
How did the planets get their names? What are the names of the planets in classical mythology? What does the […]
Eight Mythological Creatures of Spring
Spring is associated with fertility and abundance in many communities and is symbolized by the color green or turquoise. Therefore,
An Ethnographic Research on the Bocuk Night
Bocuk Night, a tradition that was on the brink of being forgotten, experienced a resurgence in popularity during the 2010s,
Yupik Shamanism and Interesting Yupik Masks
The Yupik community, inhabitants of the Arctic Region for millennia, are commonly acknowledged for their distinctive dance masks. Nevertheless, beyond
Death, Aldacı Han and Spirits Day in Turkic Mythology
The only thing we can never experience until we die is death itself. Although some of us consider it a
Primal Religions: Origins, Characteristics and Traditions
For thousands of years, primal religions and ancient beliefs have shaped people’s view of the world. From animism and shamanism
Animatism and Mana: Early Stages of Religious Evolution
Animatism, a fundamental concept in the study of primal religion, encompasses the belief in a generalized and impersonal power that
The Wolf in Turkic Mythology
The wolf, known as “börü” in Old Turkic, assumes a central and captivating role in Turkic mythology. Embedded deeply within
Hunter-Gatherer Lifestyle in Prehistoric Times
The hunter-gatherer lifestyle, a prominent mode of subsistence during prehistoric times, represents an ancient socio-economic system practiced by human populations
1040-year-old Viking Age Treasures Found in Denmark
Members of the North Jutland Detector Association in Denmark found two Viking Age treasures near the town of Hobro in
Aboriginal Peoples and Their Animal Totems
For thousands of years, Aboriginal peoples have lived in close connection with the nature, developing intricate relationships with the animals
What is Totemism? The Concept of Totem in Sociology
“Totemism” is a concept frequently encountered in the study of primal religions. So, what is totemism and when did it