Put simply within the context of sacred, beheading may be sanctified by an individual or the group undertaking it against another human being. This chapter seeks to emphasize the religious undertones in the cases of beheading throughout ages and across cultures.Misra, Amalendu...
The use of Christianity in Indigenous ceremonies is attributed to many factors. According to some, Christian elements represent different levels of assimilation. Others claim the use of Christian elements was similar to the use in many Caribbean practices, to hide the continuation of traditional ways ...
Each of the Sabbat sections is organized in such a way, that everything you would need to know, both as a beginner and more advanced practitioner, is presented in a clear and precise manner. Dates of the Sabbat, expandedCorrespondences, Astronomical Basis, Ancient Sites, Pagan Cultures and De...
and the extraordinary, as it is mingled with the everyday affairs of the Igbo people. The Igbo community (at the time) which he naturally sets this story in, seems to expect divine interference in their everyday life as a rather normal cause of events. As they go about their day-to-da...
It combined different elements of the Nativity found in Sacred Scripture into one scene that conveys spiritual and historical truth to the viewer. Within the last fifty years people with specific agendas have changed that tradition. I rarely use the first person pronoun in this blog. There are ...
The persona represents all of the different social masks that we wear among different groups and situations. It acts to shield the ego from negative images. According to Jung, the persona may appear in dreams and take a number of different forms. The Middle Self brings the thinking aspect to...
Additionally, perceptions of holiness can vary widely among different cultures and belief systems, but to become holy enough to attain the heavenly state, you need to be the best. Here is a mantra to consider. To choose to become a heavenly servant, become similar to a loving parent. To ...
Seventy- one percent were White, 11% were Chinese, and the remainder were from an array of different cultures (e.g., Indian, Israeli, Latino). Procedure The 83 participants who met the nine criteria and signed the consent form were randomly assigned into one of two groups: intervention ...
In many cultures around the globe sacred trees are strictly protected, and injuring the tree in any way is regarded as sacrilege. This deep faith has been established in the course of generations by tradition and stories of actual punishment meted out by the gods/souls/saints/demons to which...
Artistic images of the Blessed Mother of Jesus, as portrayed by different cultures within historical periods, have been part of world history for centuries. Below are a few examples of these images. Japanese Courtesy of:https://blogofthecourtierdotcom.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/japan.jpg ...