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How Ancient Egyptians Spent Their Leisure Time
While the lives of the ancient Egyptians may seem removed from our own by centuries, their leisurely pursuits were not so different from our own. Music played an essential role in the lives of ancient Egyptians. To pass the time, Egyptians and especially nobles threw lavish parties. Sensual activity and eroticism were a central aspect of these parties. Consumption of wine, beer and narcotics was not... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 108 days ago.)
While the lives of the ancient Egyptians may seem removed from our own by centuries, their leisurely pursuits were not so different from our own. Music played an essential role in the lives of ancient Egyptians. To pass the time, Egyptians and especially nobles threw lavish parties. Sensual activity and eroticism were a central aspect of these parties. Consumption of wine, beer and narcotics was not... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 108 days ago.)
Discovering Cycladic Art
Cycladic art refers to an ancient artistic style of figures and decorations that were produced on the Cyclades, a 30 small islands off the coast of Greece in the Aegan Sea. Cyladic art and culture flourished during the early Bronze age and its art work was quite distinct from any other culture of that time period. These island dwellers incorporated artistic motifs into many everyday objects, but it was their interpretation of the... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 110 days ago.)
Cycladic art refers to an ancient artistic style of figures and decorations that were produced on the Cyclades, a 30 small islands off the coast of Greece in the Aegan Sea. Cyladic art and culture flourished during the early Bronze age and its art work was quite distinct from any other culture of that time period. These island dwellers incorporated artistic motifs into many everyday objects, but it was their interpretation of the... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 110 days ago.)
Meaning of the Mudra
The word Mudra means "sign" or "seal" in Sanskrit. A Mudra is a symbolic hand position or gesture. Its purpose is to evoke specific concepts of Buddhist philosophy in the mind during meditation or as part of Buddha iconography. The role of the Mudra in Buddhist art is very similar to that of symbols used in Christian art such as the cross. A Buddha statue, sculpture or painting will always depicted the Buddha in Mudra. Along with... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 152 days ago.)
The word Mudra means "sign" or "seal" in Sanskrit. A Mudra is a symbolic hand position or gesture. Its purpose is to evoke specific concepts of Buddhist philosophy in the mind during meditation or as part of Buddha iconography. The role of the Mudra in Buddhist art is very similar to that of symbols used in Christian art such as the cross. A Buddha statue, sculpture or painting will always depicted the Buddha in Mudra. Along with... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 152 days ago.)
Ho Tai, Chinese Zen Monk and Buddhist Figure
The Buddha most often referred to as "happy Buddha" or "laughing Buddha" is really a Chinese Zen monk who lived approximately 1000 years ago who has become a significant part of Buddhist lore. This celestial Buddha's name was actually Hotei or Ho Tai. He was known for his generosity and came to be seen as an incarnation of the bodhisattva, an enlightened being who has achieved Buddhahood. It's believed he is... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 153 days ago.)
The Buddha most often referred to as "happy Buddha" or "laughing Buddha" is really a Chinese Zen monk who lived approximately 1000 years ago who has become a significant part of Buddhist lore. This celestial Buddha's name was actually Hotei or Ho Tai. He was known for his generosity and came to be seen as an incarnation of the bodhisattva, an enlightened being who has achieved Buddhahood. It's believed he is... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 153 days ago.)
The Beautiful, Meddlesome and Vengeful Goddesses of Mt. Olympus
The mythology of Greece tells the story of five Goddesses who ruled along with seven Gods from Mt. Olympus. Hera was both wife and sister to Zeus and is regarded as the queen of the Gods. Greek mythology cast the goddesses as protectors and stewards of the feminine aspect. They control love, fertility and the fruit of the Earth. Like their male counterparts, they can possess great wisdom and... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 209 days ago.)
The mythology of Greece tells the story of five Goddesses who ruled along with seven Gods from Mt. Olympus. Hera was both wife and sister to Zeus and is regarded as the queen of the Gods. Greek mythology cast the goddesses as protectors and stewards of the feminine aspect. They control love, fertility and the fruit of the Earth. Like their male counterparts, they can possess great wisdom and... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 209 days ago.)
Understanding the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus
In classical-era mythology, there were twelve Gods who ruled from Mt. Olympus. Zeus was deemed the king of the Gods and Hera was considered his queen. This pantheon of twelve Goddesses and Gods are considered the Olympians, representing the basic nature of man and his capacity for war, love and death. The pantheon consisted of six male Gods, two (Zeus and Poseidon) were born of Cronus and Rhea, Titan Gods and... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 209 days ago.)
In classical-era mythology, there were twelve Gods who ruled from Mt. Olympus. Zeus was deemed the king of the Gods and Hera was considered his queen. This pantheon of twelve Goddesses and Gods are considered the Olympians, representing the basic nature of man and his capacity for war, love and death. The pantheon consisted of six male Gods, two (Zeus and Poseidon) were born of Cronus and Rhea, Titan Gods and... (posted by Rob Mabry 2 years 209 days ago.)
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