Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia - Mythology
The word mythology (from the Greek μυϑολογία mythología, "storytelling" [1]) literally means the (oral) retelling of myths – ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Definition
In order to consider mythology, it is first necessary to consider what is meant by the term myth. Myths are generally narratives passed d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Religion And Mythology
Mythology figures prominently in most religions, and most mythology is tied to at least one religion. Some use the words myth and mytholo...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Fasting: Fasting And Penance Strengthen The Soul
Fasting and Penance Strengthen the Soul A feature common to most religions, worldwide, is the practice of undertaking periodic fasts. Sa...   » Read the article

Article - Infinity: The Infinite Nature Of Our Universe
Infinity: The Infinite Nature Of Our Universe Infinite translated in Sanskrit is anant which means 'without end'. Mathematically speakin...   » Read the article

Article - Spiritual Fasting: Fasting Is Food For The Soul
Spiritual Fasting: Fasting is Food for the Soul The followers of the Baha'i faith are on a 19-day fast from March 2 to March 20. In thi...   » Read the article

Article - Science And Spirituality: See The World In A Grain Of Salt
Science and Spirituality: See the World in a Grain of Salt Revelation of this excellence in God's creation has been the constant endeavo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi
Ekam-The Ultimate Oneness Vethan-The Creator Thirumal-The Maintainer Sivan-The Destroyer Vaikundar-The Incarnation The Trinity Akilattira...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians
The Indigenous Australians are the first inhabitants of the Australian continent and its nearby islands, continuing their presence during...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ul: Encyclopedia - Ul
For definitions using the initials "UL", see UL. In Polynesian mythology (specifically: Vanuatu), Ul is a lunar deity. Ul is also a small...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Con: Encyclopedia - Con
It is ironic that the prefix definition of "con" is antonymous with the adverb definition. Other related archivesBurkina Faso, Comedy Ce...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Demigod: Encyclopedia - Demigod
A "demigod", a "half-god," is a modern distinction, often misapplied in Greek mythology. A "demigod" is meant to identify a person whose ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Papa: Encyclopedia - Papa
Papa can refer to: The letter P in the NATO phonetic alphabet. Name of mother Earth according to Polynesian mythology. See Papa (mytholo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crom Cruach: Encyclopedia - Crom Cruach
In Celtic mythology, Crom Cruach was one of the chief gods of Ireland. He may have been a solar deity, but he was definitely a fertility ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia - Shinto
Shinto (神道 Shintō) (sometimes called Shintoism) is a native religion of Japan and was once its state religion. It has polytheistic a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - Vedic Mythology
See Also: Indo-Iranian mythology, Vedic mythology, Indian mythology The roots of mythology that evolved from classical Hinduism come from...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - Bharatavarsha
The first king to conquer all of the world was Bharata, son of Dushyanta and Shakuntala. All of this world, Vishwa, is named Bharatavarsh...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - The Wars
Main article: Wars of Hindu Mythology Hindu mythology - The weapons. There are several weapons used by the Gods of the Hindu mythology,...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - The Peoples Of The Epics
Hindu mythology is not only about Gods and men, but classifies a host of different kinds of celestial, ethereal and earthly beings. Hind...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - Epics
The most important of these are a voluminous group of works known as the Puranas, of which there are eighteen main. The two great Hindu E...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Hindu Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Hindu Mythology - The Deluge
The story of a great flood is mentioned in ancient Hindu texts, particularly the Satapatha Brahmana. It is compared to the accounts of th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
In the religious universe of Ayyavazhi, the teachings on Dharma has two levels of understanding: One, as a principle of 'righteousness', ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Dharmic Definition
In the religious universe of Ayyavazhi, the teachings on Dharma has two levels of understanding: One, as a principle of 'righteousness', ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
Ayyavazhi proposes an emancipatory utopia under the banner of Dharma Yukam. The core of the proposal was that Ayya Vaikundar had come to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - The Utopian Formula
Ayyavazhi proposes an emancipatory utopia under the banner of Dharma Yukam. The core of the proposal was that Ayya Vaikundar had come to ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mythology: Pagan Paganism Dictionary Ii On Mythology
Mythology: The study of myths, and thus a field overlapping folklore; sometimes used to refer to a specific body of myths pertaining t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mythology: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Mythology
Mythology Age old stories of humanity's concepts about the universe, including their relationships to their deities. They differ from ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mythology: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Mythology
Mythology Age old stories of humanity's concepts about the universe, including their relationships to their deities. They differ from ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Jewish Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Jewish Mythology - Legends
There are a few definitely Jewish legends of the Middle Ages which partake of the character of folktales, such as those of the Jewish pop...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Mythology
(Main article: Ayyavazhi mythology) The mythology of Ayyavazhi makes explicit the fact that the essence of this vision is an account of a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Rituals
Main Article:Ayyavazhi religious practices In addition to the philosophical concepts and mythology, the rituals of Ayyavazhi proceed in t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Mythology
The mythology of Ayyavazhi makes explicit the fact that the essence of this vision is an account of a history - a past, a present and a f...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Myth, Mythology: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Myth, Mythology
Myth, Mythology [from Greek mythos a secret word, secret speech]   An occult tale or mystic legend; the modern use varies from an...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Definitions
The term "Indigenous Australians" encompasses a large number of diverse communities and societies, with notably different modes of subsis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Pantheism And Panentheism
Though Ayyavazhi is mostly connected with the concept of Ekam, some followers advocates Ayyavazhi as Pantheistic, sticking to the concept...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic And Exclusivistic Ideas
This formula of inclusivism and exclusivism was applied in the religio-cultural universe of Ayyavazhi is one that is not found anywhere e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Shamanism
In the prevailing ecstatic religious ambience, some followers of Ayyavazhi have performed some shamanic actions in the worship centers in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Identity Of Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi worship was marked by simplicity. The character of simplicity emerged in Ayyavazhi in contrast to the obscurantism and the 'fea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - New Religious Phenomenon
It may be concluded that Ayyavazhi emerged as a 'new and singular' religious phenomenon. Amidst the various traditions — the sanskritic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - History
The religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi made its presence felt primarily by a movement of people accross the country, and their confluence ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers
Pathis and Nizhal Thangals were centers of worship and religious learning established in different parts of the country by devout followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Beliefs
Adherents of Ayyavazhi believe in both reincarnation and the Dharma Yukam but condemn the caste system . They also reject the use of murt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - God
Main article:Ayyavazhi Trinity The theology of Ayyavazhi differs from other monistic religions. It speaks of Ekam, the ultimate Oneness f...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - History
The religious phenomenon of Ayyavazhi made its presence felt primarily by a movement of people across the country, and their confluence a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Worship Centers
Pathis and Nizhal Thangals were centers of worship and religious learning established in different parts of the country by devout followe...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Beliefs
Adherents of Ayyavazhi believe in both reincarnation and the Dharma Yukam but condemn the caste system . They also reject the use of murt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Pantheism And Panentheism
Though Ayyavazhi is mostly connected with the concept of Ekam, some followers advocates Ayyavazhi as Pantheistic, sticking to the concept...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Inclusivistic And Exclusivistic Ideas
This formula of inclusivism and exclusivism was applied in the religio-cultural universe of Ayyavazhi is one that is not found anywhere e...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Shamanism
In the prevailing ecstatic religious ambience, some followers of Ayyavazhi have performed some shamanic actions in the worship centers in...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - Identity Of Ayyavazhi
Ayyavazhi worship was marked by simplicity. The character of simplicity emerged in Ayyavazhi in contrast to the obscurantism and the 'fea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ayyavazhi: Encyclopedia Ii - Ayyavazhi - New Religious Phenomenon
It may be concluded that Ayyavazhi emerged as a 'new and singular' religious phenomenon. Amidst the various traditions — the sanskritic...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mythology: Hindu - Hinduism Dictionary On Mythology
mythology: Body of tales and legends. All the myths of a specific people, culture or religion. India's mythology is among the world's ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Genie: Encyclopedia Ii - Genie - Etymology
Genie is an Anglicization of the original Arabic term jinn. However, it may not have come directly into English language but rather throu...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Mainland Australia
Indigenous Australians - Clans groups and communities. Main articles: Australian Aboriginal tribes, and List of Australian Aboriginal ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Origins
There is no clear or accepted racial origin of the indigenous people of Australia. Although they migrated to Australia through South-East...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - The Path To Reconciliation: 1950-2005
Albert Namatjira was the first Aboriginal Australian to be given Australian citizenship, in 1957. Aborigines were given the right to vote...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Definitions
The term Indigenous Australians encompasses a large number of diverse communities and societies, with notably different modes of subsiste...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Before European Settlement
At the time of first European contact, it is estimated that between 300,000 and 1 million people lived in Australia. Population levels ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Impact Of European Settlement
In 1770, Captain James Cook took possession of the east coast of Australia and named it New South Wales in the name of Great Britain. Bri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Adaptation
By the early 20th century the indigenous population had declined to between 50,000 and 90,000, and the belief that the Indigenous Austral...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Issues Facing Indigenous Australians Today
The Australian Aboriginal population is for the most part urbanised, but a substantial number live in settlements (often located on the s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Origins
There is no clear or accepted racial origin of the indigenous people of Australia. Although they migrated to Australia through South-East...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Before European Settlement
At the time of first European contact, it is estimated that between 300,000 and 1 million people lived in Australia. Population levels ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Impact Of European Settlement
In 1770, Captain James Cook took possession of the east coast of Australia and named it New South Wales in the name of Great Britain. Bri...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Adaptation
By the early 20th century the indigenous population had declined to between 50,000 and 90,000, and the belief that the Indigenous Austral...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - The Path To Reconciliation: 1950 Onwards
Albert Namatjira was the first Aboriginal Australian to be given Australian citizenship, in 1957. Aborigines were given the right to vote...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Issues Facing Indigenous Australians Today
The Australian Aboriginal population is for the most part urbanised, but a substantial number live in settlements (often located on the s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Mainland Australia
Indigenous Australians - Clans groups and communities. Main articles: Australian Aboriginal tribes and List of Indigenous Australian gr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Indigenous Australians: Encyclopedia Ii - Indigenous Australians - Mainland Australia
Indigenous Australians - Clans groups and communities. Main articles: Australian Aboriginal tribes and List of Australian Aboriginal tr...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Existence Of God: Encyclopedia Ii - Existence Of God - What Is God? Definition Of God's Existence
What does it mean to assert "God exists"? In this context, the term "God" has typically been used to mean the monotheistic concept of a s...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - Definition Of Shinto
Shinto is a difficult religion to classify. On the one hand, it can be seen as merely a highly sophisticated form of animism and may be r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinto: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinto - Definition Of Shinto
Shinto can be seen as a form of animism and may be regarded as a variety of shamanist religion. Shinto beliefs and ways of thinking are d...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Soulmate: Encyclopedia Ii - Soulmate - Definitions
Classical - Greek mythology - Originally humans were combined of 4 arms, 4 legs, and a single head made of 2 faces, but Zeus feared their...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Phoenix: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Phoenix
Phoenix (Egyptian-House of Enoch) Egyptian mythological bird of gorgeous plumage, sacred to the sun, reborn from the ashes of the fune...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Greek And Roman Myths: Social Studies Dictionary - Greek And Roman Myths
Definition and meaning of Greek and Roman Myths   Greek and Roman Myths "Myth" is a Greek word describing a spoken ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Greek And Roman Myths: Social Studies Dictionary - Greek And Roman Myths
Definition and meaning of Greek and Roman Myths   Greek and Roman Myths "Myth" is a Greek word describing a spoken ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Isvara: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Isvara
A Theosophical definition of Isvara :   Isvara (Sanskrit) Isvara means "lord," and is a term which is frequently appl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Therianthropy: Encyclopedia Ii - Therianthropy - Scholarly Use Of The Term
In folklore, mythology and anthropology, therianthropy can be used to describe a character that shares some traits of humans and some of ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Phoenix: New Age Spirituality Dictionary On Phoenix
Phoenix (Egyptian-House of Enoch) Egyptian mythological bird of gorgeous plumage, sacred to the sun, reborn from the ashes of the fune...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mysteries: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Mysteries
A Theosophical definition of Mysteries :   Mysteries The Mysteries were divided into two general parts, the Less Mysteries and ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Munin: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Munin
Munin (Icelandic) [from muna to mind, call to mind, remember]   In Norse mythology, one of Odin's two ravens which fly daily over...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Ragnarok: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Ragnarok
Ragnarok (Icelandic) [from ragna plural of regin ruler + rok sentence, judgment, reason, ground, origin]   In Norse mythology, th...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Mjolnir: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Mjolnir
Mjolnir (Icelandic) [from mjoll meal, flour from mala, mola to grind, crush, mill]   Also Miolnir. The hammer of Thor, the Thunde...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Pandora: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Pandora
Pandora (Greek) All-gifted; in Greek mythology, after Prometheus enlightened man by bringing him the celestial fire, the enraged Zeus ...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Orlog: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Orlog
Orlog (Icelandic) [from or, ur primal + log law]   In Norse mythology, the primal law of all existence, corresponding to karma, t...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Orgalmer, Orgelmir: Spiritual - Theosophy Dictionary On Orgalmer, Orgelmir
Orgalmer, Orgelmir (Swedish, Icelandic) [from or primal + galmer loud one]   In Norse mythology, the first loud sound or keynote ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Male Pregnancy: Encyclopedia Ii - Male Pregnancy - In Humans
Male pregnancy in humans has been limited to the realms of speculation, science fiction and comedy, because the phenomenon would be a bio...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Cat: Encyclopedia Ii - Cat - Varieties Of Domestic Cat
The list of cat breeds is quite large. Each breed has distinct features and heritage. The owners and breeders of show cats compete to see...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Puranas: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Puranas
A Theosophical definition of Puranas :   Puranas (Sanskrit) A word which literally means "ancient," "belonging t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars: Encyclopedia Ii - The Rise And Fall Of Ziggy Stardust And The Spiders From Mars - Overview
The album presents the story, albeit vaguely, of Ziggy Stardust, a Martian who comes to earth to liberate humanity from banality. Ziggy S...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Gods: Theosophy Occultism Mysticism Dictionary On Gods
A Theosophical definition of Gods :   Gods The old pantheons were builded upon an ancient and esoteric wisdom which taught, und...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Elephant Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Elephant
Elephant Dream Symbols: your wise self; if knowledgeable of Hindu-Buddhist mythology, may represent some type of power available to yo...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Nine Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Nine
Nine Dream Symbols: symbol for completeness and personal fulfillment. In Greek mythology nine represents the Goddess, the highest leve...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Serpent Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Serpent
Serpent Dream Symbols: New life, rejuvenation, healing. The snake/serpent sheds its skin and grows new skin; shedding the old, new gro...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Chimera Dream Symbol: Dreams Interpretation Dictionary - Chimera
Chimera Dream Symbols: May symbolize those fearsome qualities within the unconscious. A grotesque product of the imagination, it may r...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Myths By Region
Mythology - Africa. Akamba mythology - Akan mythology - Alur mythology - Ashanti mythology - Bambara mythology - Bambuti mythology - B...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Modern Mythology
Film and book series like Star Wars and Tarzan have strong mythological aspects that sometimes develop into deep and intricate philosophi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Related Concepts
A fairy tale itself is not a myth. Myths are not the same as fables, legends, folktales, fairy tales, anecdotes or fiction, but sloppy us...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Formation Of Myths
What forces create myths? Robert Graves said of Greek myth: "True myth may be defined as the reduction to narrative shorthand of ritual m...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mythology: Encyclopedia Ii - Mythology - Myths As Depictions Of Historical Events
Although myths are often considered to be accounts of events that have not happened, many historians consider that myths can also be acco...   » Read the article