Dreams where it rains during your birthday are called composite dreams, since they involve the combination of two distinct dream symbols that usually do not interact with one another: rain and birthdays. Every person’s dream is different, and even small variations on one of these symbols can greatly alter the meaning of the dream. For …
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The black bear possesses remarkable intelligence, curiosity, and dexterity but is at the same time curiously similar to humans in both appearance and character. Despite its wild and formidable nature, the bear holds great significance in numerous cultures. For example, bears in general are considered a sacred being able to traverse different realms. In North …
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Teddy bear dreams are complex dreams that touch on a variety of themes such as childhood nostalgia, a need to relax and unwind or even slightly more sinister themes such as fear of being manipulated or losing control over your life. Childhood nostalgia and safety Teddy bear dreams are connected to childhood nostalgia and a …
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French mythology and folklore isn’t as famous as Greek, Norse or even Roman mythology. Despite this, French folklore contains a number of unique and very interesting mythological creatures not found in other mythologies. Some of the most famous creatures and monsters in French mythology and folklore include the Lou Carcolh, a gigantic carnivorous snail, the …
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Symbols of truth and honesty can be found in all cultures, religions, and mythologies. Some common symbols of truth include the sun, the color blue, the eye, the sword, and the scales of justice. Every culture and religion has had its own set of truth symbols, but what is remarkable is how some objects were …
The alder tree is particularly widespread in Europe, especially in the northern parts of the continent such as the British Isles or Scandinavia, the home of the old Norse people. Because the alder tree was so widespread in these areas it was heavily integrated into Celtic, pagan Irish and Norse religion and culture. The alder …
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The moonflower, also known as the jimsonweed, apple thorn or datura, carries deep symbolic meanings that often times appear contradictory. Its unique properties have been known since ancient times, and because of them the moonflower symbolizes femininity, danger, beauty but also prophecy, wildness that can be tamed and healing. The moonflower is a plant of …
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Because of their awesome power and mystery, oceans and seas have produced countless myths and tales in every culture across the world, and across nearly every time period. Norse Sea and Ocean Myths Aegir and Ran The Ancient Norse people had multiple sea deities. The supreme sea god was Njord, a member of the Vanir …
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Gold leaf decorations and ornaments are frequently used in art and architecture both for aesthetic appeal but also because of their symbolic significance. Gold is often associated with divinity, wealth, and purity. The presence of gold gives the artwork or building an elevated status and but also a connection to the divine. Leaves on the …
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Werewolves’ weakness and hatred towards silver is one of their most well-known features, along with their fearsome appearance and capacity to shape-shift during the night. However, their vulnerability to silver weapons, such as bullets, arrows, or stakes, is actually a modern invention that can be traced to a single source: the 1941 film Wolf Man. …
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