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Itbaraks: Dog-Headed Demons from the Frozen North in Turkic Mythology

Humankind has always feared the dark—especially the unknown lurking within it. Over time, these fears took form and manifested as […]

There is a movement that resonates in every area, from the streets around the world to social media trends: the

Archura/Arçura (Old Turkish: 𐰀𐰺𐰲𐰆𐰺𐰀) is one of the most interesting and creepy creatures in Turkic mythology. This creature, believed to

There have been many vampire characters that have left their mark on the history of horror cinema, but none have

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 Plato’s allegory of the cave, one of the most impressive metaphors of philosophy, was addressed

The cave is one of the most ancient symbols in human history. Beyond being a physical space, cave symbolism is

The fact that hazelnut symbolism extends from history to mythology shows that this small fruit is not only a food

The Toba eruption… One of the largest and most catastrophic volcanic events in the history of our planet… So much

Characteristics of Pomegranate Tree The pomegranate tree (Punica granatum) is an evergreen or partially deciduous plant belonging to the Lythraceae

Fig symbolism… An ancient heritage extending from the story of Adam and Eve to modern esoteric narratives. So what makes

Birch symbolism… A reflection of both fragility and durability… When you stand under a birch tree and watch how the