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WEBIn the tranquil region of Tweeddale in southern Scotland, the ancient village of Drumelzier has long been entwined with the legend of Merlin, the mythical wizard famously linked to King Arthur... News and articles relating to our ancient origins, archaeology news, anthropology, ancient artifacts, sacred writings, ancient places and more.
The Great Ziggurat of Ur - Ancient Origins
WEBJun 17, 2014 · The construction of the Great Ziggurat of Ur began under King Ur-Nammu of the Third Dynasty of Ur (about the 21 st century B.C.), and was completed by his son, King Shulgi. The Great Ziggurat of Ur was located in the temple complex of the city state, which was the administrative heart of Ur. What remains of the Ziggurat of Ur today.
Ancient Greek Science and Technology – From Antikythera to Pharos
WEBNov 11, 2021 · The Antikythera computer and the infrastructure of technology that made it possible were the products of the golden age of ancient Greek science and technology in the Alexandrian Era, which came about between the late 4th century BC to the 2nd century AD. The Antikythera Mechanism kept at the National Archaeological Museum in Athens, …
The Real Story of Medusa: Protective Powers from a Snake-Haired …
WEBJan 21, 2021 · The Legend of Medusa and Perseus. The full myth of Perseus and Medusa begins years before they battled. Perseus was the son of Danae, daughter of Acrisius the King of Argos, and Zeus.The god had impregnated the princess in the form of a shower of gold after her father had locked her away upon learning from an oracle that he would be …
Egyptian Hieroglyphs: The Language of the Gods - Ancient Origins
WEBAug 23, 2020 · Ramses II's cartouches at Tanis. (Horemweb/CC BY SA 3.0) Inscriptions found on temple walls, graves, and monuments were destined for ‘eternity.’ Hieroglyphs retained their importance as a means of communication with the Gods and the Egyptians believed their language was a gift from Thoth, their moon God of wisdom, and goddess …
From Hunters to Settlers: How the Neolithic Revolution Changed …
WEBJun 30, 2018 · The archaeological understanding of the Neolithic Revolution (or First Agricultural Revolution) has changed significantly since research on the subject first began in the early 20th century. This change from hunter-gatherer groups to agrarian communities seems to have occurred around 12,000 years ago, and with it came huge population …
The ancient underwater Lion City of China | Ancient Origins
WEBFeb 17, 2014 · The Lion City, otherwise known as Shi Cheng, is an ancient submerged city that lies at the foot of Wu Shi Mountain (Five Lion Mountain), now located about 25 – 40 metres beneath the spectacular Qiandao Lake (Thousand Island Lake) in China. In 2014, officials took a renewed interest in the sunken city after discovering that, despite more …
Ancient Demons and Their Infernal Legacy
WEBJul 8, 2016 · Demons have existed in myths and legends since ancient times. In the hierarchy of evil, as laid out in grimoires and occult texts, each demon has a name and a precise function. In medieval times, people carried out rites of protection as it was believed that every individual was stalked by demons, who waited for a moment of weakness in …
The Outstanding Story of Osiris: His Myth, Symbols, and …
WEBFeb 24, 2019 · Osiris shown in typical mummy wrappings. Based on New Kingdom tomb paintings. ( CC BY SA 4.0) A Son of Gods – The Beginning of the Osiris Myth. The name ‘Osiris’ is the Greek form of the Egyptian name Asir (or Wsir or Asar), which may mean “the Powerful”, “the one who sees the throne,” or “the one who presides on his throne.”
Say the Magic Word: The Origins of Abracadabra
WEBMay 8, 2019 · Magic words are often used by magicians whilst performing magic tricks on stage. One of the most common of these incantations is ‘Abracadabra’. Although this word is known to many, it is likely that fewer people are aware of its origins. Apart from ‘Abracadabra’ there are several other magic words that are popularly used by stage …
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