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Norse Mythology: Odin's Runesong
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I'm fascinated by mythology, not surprisingly for a fantasy artist. One of my favorite stories is from Norse mythology. Odin sacrifices himself on the world tree Yggdrasil in order to learn the secret of the runes.
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Joseph Campbell
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Joseph Campbell was one of the most brilliant scholars in America studying and teaching about mythology, folklore and comparative religion.
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Kit's Guide to Greek Mythology
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Welcome to my lens on Greek Mythology! I'm something of a mythology nut, and Greek is one of my favorites. The ancient Greeks used mythology to explain the world around them, give order to their universe, and, on occasion, just tell a good story. The...
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The Prose Edda
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Snorri Sturluson wrote the Prose Edda as a guide for Icelandic poets so they would not lose knowledge of the styles and stories told in traditional poetry. His book has become one of the greatest works (along with the Poetic Edda) letting us view the...
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Sun and Moon Accessories - Jewelry, Mythology, and Home Decor
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The sun and moon have fascinated man since the beginnings of time. It's no wonder that so many of us feel drawn to decorating our homes, gardens, and bodies with these beautiful age-old symbols of life and nature. Find beautiful sun and moon imag...
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Thoth
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Thoth, Tehuti or Djehuty in ancient Egyptian, is the god of wisdom, writing, speech, measurement, the moon, and magic. He serves as the vizier (prime minister) to Re, King of the gods. He's also the gods' official record-keeper. He's Mr. Science, the...
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Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveler's Journal
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Myth major seeks armchair travelers, art lovers, and born-again pagans for a ramble through the ruins of ancient Greece. Odyssey Latest Update: Mycenae Museum Posted 4.25.08 I visited Greece in spring 2005 for the first time, where I have been going i...
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Cthulhu
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Cthulhu is H.P. Lovecraft's most famous and enduring creation. The Great Old One is a massive ancient creature, the reach of his tentacles from R'lyeh should be feared by all mankind.
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Moby-Dick
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Anything and everything relating to Moby-Dick.
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Greek Mythology
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In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a creature that was part man and part bull. It dwelt at the center of the Labyrinth, which was an elaborate maze-like construction built for King Minos of Crete and designed by the architect Daedalus and his...
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Answers to Your Questions About Ancient Greece
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Many visitors to my Ancient Greece Odyssey: A Traveller's Journal website surf in through Google, looking for answers to search queries like "What are the Roman names for Greek gods?" and "map of Odysseus' wanderings." I hope you'll find that site fun...
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The Art of Alchemy
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This lens gives an introduction to the 'Royal Art' of alchemy, including it's actual artworks as well as the history, philosophy, and it's relevance in the modern world. I hope you will also enjoy taking a look at the collections of alchemy inspired...
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MYTHPHILE: The Blog for Mythology Lovers
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Remember Joseph Campbell, that learned yet charismatic storyteller who never met a myth he didn't like? What if there were a blog for sharing mythology, telling old myths afresh, exploring the origins of seasonal holidays, and posting in-depth profile...
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How Tischke Invented the Bagel
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Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, my great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great, great Aunt Tischke Goldberg, the only Jewish Pilgrim at Plymouth Rock, invented the bagel. Here is her story, as told through my letters...
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Storytelling
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Welcome to my Storrytelling page on Squidoo. Storytelling is an ancient art form that was gradually lost as the written tradition replace the oral tradition in many cultures over the years, however, the oral storytelling tradition is still strong in...
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Lovecraft's Necronomicon
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That is not dead which can eternal lie, And with strange aeons even death may die. For many years there has been a raging controversy regarding the most forbidden of all eldritch tomes, the Necronomicon, or Al Azif, by the mad Arab Abdul Alhazred. Is...
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How I Became Enslaved by Faeries
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I am slightly obsessed with faeries, elves and gnomes, hence the name: EnslavedbyFaeries. My love for fairies started as a young child with a healthy imagination. As an adult, my fascination with faeries has grown even deeper. Our home is plastered w...
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Hi! I'm Sheryl, I'm a sculptor and jewelry designer, I create in polymer clay and mixed media, please visit Noadi's Art to see my work. I'm obsessed with cephalopods as you will see in many of my lenses.
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