The Story Olokun challenges sky god Olorun to a weaving contest. The supreme god does not wish to compete personally so he sends his messenger, Agemo, the Chameleon to take his place. Each time Olokun appears in a splendid attire, the chameleon is able to mirror the hues and intricate patterns. Olokun is outwitted and […]
I got my peaches out in Kunlun!
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Get ready to jump feet first into the vibrant world of Chinese culture, where peaches aren’t just fruits – they’re the keys to an epic realm of legend and symbolism. Imagine this: the Kunlun mountains, those mystical peaks, home to Xiwangmu, the Mother Queen of the West. She’s like the ultimate cosmic gardener, tending to […]
Floating across the arched heavens above Ancient Egypt was the hero Nut. Her star-speckled nude body formed the ethereal skies above the earthly realm. For over 3,000 years, Egyptian civilization revered Nut as their goddess of the sky and stars. More than just mythology, Nut’s celestial symbolism influenced Egyptian culture, religious beliefs and artistic expression […]