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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Jericho is one of the oldest and most important ancient cities. Modern excavations confirm the city’s great antiquity. It’s a sacred city where many bloody battles were fought. In ancient times, Jericho was known as the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Much has been written and said about the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. When and how was it created and for what purpose? The answer to these questions will vary considerably, depending on who you
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Famous Viking Ragnar Lodbrok is today remembered as a legendary and fearless Sea-King whose history is very unusual. Lodbrok considered himself a direct descendant of the God Odin, and he was one of the most popular
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Urim and Thummim are mentioned on several occasions in the Bible. These objects have puzzled theologians for a long time. What are they? Most scholars would say the objects are of great importance, but their
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Most civilizations of Mesoamerica have an old belief in the power of the “ceiba” tree. Mixtec, Aztec, Maya, and other cultures consider this tree sacred. Tree of Life, Izapa Stela 5. Image credit: James Q. Jacobs –
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among certain groups of the Maya of Yucatan, it was believed that the Bacabs — mythical figures in Mayan beliefs — were four brothers placed by the gods at the four corners of the world
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In ancient Maya beliefs, Camazotz (Camoazotz) was a vampire bat god. Camazotz means “death bat” in the Quiché Maya language. Chinese cultures see the bat as a symbol of good luck, while Europeans often fear it
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Very little is known about Sonchis of Sais, an Egyptian priest who, according to ancient Greek texts, revealed intriguing information about the legendary Atlantis. From whom did he receive knowledge about events that happened thousands of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – For centuries, the Irish mythological tradition based on stories of the Pagan Celts was transmitted verbally until monks began to write them down in the 12th century in the form of manuscripts. “Cú Chulainn Riding
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Garden of Eden is one of many Biblical mysteries. If the legendary paradise existed, we would all like to know where it was located. Many archaeologists and historians have searched for the Garden of Eden,
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – With its magnificent pyramids, the sphinx, mysterious tombs and enigmatic hieroglyphs, Egypt is a country full of ancient secrets, some of which are heavily guarded. Ancient Egyptians possessed sophisticated knowledge of astronomy, medicine, architecture and many
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The ancient Egyptians viewed their civilization as a legacy coming directly from divine beings who existed in Egypt thousands of years before the pharaonic dynasties. Before the Sky Gods left and returned to the stars, they
Thalia Lightbringer – AncientPages.com – This Cherokee tale is interesting because it relates a philosophy of life which was practiced by many Native Americans. They used every part of the animal they hunted if possible, and showed respect for the life
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Hopi Indians’ encounter with Maasaw was very emotional and frightening. His physical appearance was so horrifying that many of the Hopi Indians ran. Some of the Hopi had the courage to stay because they
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The first Pharaoh in Egyptian recorded history was Menes-Narmer and his reign marks the beginning of human civilization. As recorded on the Palermo Stone, there was a civilization prior to the present one that dated back
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages. com – Native Americans believe that we were put on Earth for a special reason, but we often do not know why, and without this knowledge, we feel lost and confused. That’s why Native Americans practice
