Samhain: Origins, Celebrations, and Cultural Significance
As the sun dipped timidly on the western horizon, darkness rose majestically in the east, and the trees trembled against […]
The Unusual History of Viticulture and Winemaking in the Eastern Black Sea Region
The agricultural revolution and the emergence of wine occurred almost simultaneously in the South Caucasus. We don’t know how Neolithic
Itbaraks: Dog-Headed Demons from the Frozen North in Turkic Mythology
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What is Woke Culture? Is it Divisive or Unifying in Generation Z’s Quest for Justice?
There is a movement that resonates in every area, from the streets around the world to social media trends: the
Archura: Protector of the Forests or a Demon?
Archura/Arçura (Old Turkish: 𐰀𐰺𐰲𐰆𐰺𐰀) is one of the most interesting and creepy creatures in Turkic mythology. This creature, believed to
Count Orlok: The Creepiest Vampire in Cinema History
There have been many vampire characters that have left their mark on the history of horror cinema, but none have
Black Sea Colonization: Economic and Social Consequences of Greek Expansion
Between the 8th and 6th centuries BC, ancient Greek city-states initiated a large-scale colonization process on the Black Sea coast
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave and Its Impact on Cinema
Plato’s Allegory of the Cave Plato’s allegory of the cave, one of the most impressive metaphors of philosophy, was addressed
Darkness and Wisdom: Cave Symbolism in Mythological and Religious Narratives
The cave is one of the most ancient symbols in human history. Beyond being a physical space, cave symbolism is
Hazelnut Symbolism in Mythology, Art and Witchcraft
The fact that hazelnut symbolism extends from history to mythology shows that this small fruit is not only a food
The Toba Eruption: How a Volcanic Winter Reshaped Human Evolution?
The Toba eruption… One of the largest and most catastrophic volcanic events in the history of our planet… So much
Pomegranate Symbolism in Mythology and Supernatural Practices
Characteristics of Pomegranate Tree The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) is an evergreen or partially deciduous plant belonging to the Lythraceae