Category: Mythology

History of third gender(by AI-internet articles)

The history of the “third gender” (historically referred to in Sanskrit as Kliba or Ali) is deeply woven into ancient civilizations, often blending biological reality with divine mythology. While the term “hermaphrodite” comes from Greek mythology(it is derogatory to refer to a person), the concept predates the Greeks by thousands of years in the Near… Continue reading History of third gender(by AI-internet articles)

Fidchell -History and Rules

Fidchell (pronounced fee-shell), also known by its Welsh name Gwyddbwyll, is an ancient Celtic board game that holds a mystical status in Irish and Welsh mythology. Its name literally translates to “wood-sense” (fid “wood” + ciall “sense” or “wisdom”), often interpreted as “the wisdom of the wood.” Because the original rules were never written down,… Continue reading Fidchell -History and Rules

Royal Game of Ur – History and Rules

The Royal Game of Ur is essentially the “great-grandfather” of modern board games like Backgammon. Dating back to roughly 2600 BCE in ancient Mesopotamia (modern-day Iraq), it was played for thousands of years before mysteriously vanishing—only to be rediscovered in a spectacular way. Here are the most fascinating things about it: 1. The “Detective Story”… Continue reading Royal Game of Ur – History and Rules

Ahalya from Ramayana and the short film

Story in the mythology: The story of Ahalya is one of the most poignant episodes in the Ramayana, centering on themes of beauty, betrayal, and the power of redemption. The Creation and Marriage Ahalya was created by Lord Brahma, who crafted her as the most beautiful woman in the universe (A-halya means “one without any… Continue reading Ahalya from Ramayana and the short film