Zoroastrian Divine Beings, by Amesha Spentas. According to Zoroastrianism, Ahura Mazda, the ultimate deity, established the Amesha Spentas, or “Holy Immortals,” as a collection of celestial beings to help in the construction, upkeep, and defense of the universe. These entities …
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The Zoroastrian Spirit of Destruction is Angra Mainyu
The Zoroastrian Spirit of Destruction is Angra Mainyu. Ahriman, or Angra Mainyu, is a key character in Zoroastrian mythology. He stands in sharp contrast to Ahura Mazda, the ultimate god of truth, light, and order, as the embodiment of the …
Zoroastrianism and the Tale of the Three Wise Men
Zoroastrianism and the Tale of the Three Wise Men. A crucial component of the Christian Nativity myth is the tale of the Three Wise Men, or Magi. These characters, who came from the East to give gifts to the infant …
Hermes Emerald Tablet, One of the most mysterious and important documents
Alchemical Text: The Enigma of Hermes Emerald Tablet. One of the most mysterious and important documents in the annals of alchemy and Western esoteric traditions is the Emerald Tablet, sometimes referred to as the Smaragdine Table or Tabula Smaragdina. This …
The Enigma of Number 31 in Da Vinci’s Art
The Enigma of Number 31 in Da Vinci’s Art. The Renaissance polymath Leonardo da Vinci, whose contributions to science, engineering, and art have had a lasting impact on history, frequently incorporated levels of mathematical precision and symbolism into his works. …
Plants living organisms essential component of global biodiversity
Plants a significant kingdom of living organisms and an essential component of global biodiversity, play a crucial role in our daily lives. Plants are significant in modern times, just as they have been crucial throughout human history. An acclaimed book …
Clusius was highly knowledgeable about the English and Dutch voyages of exploration
With the assistance of acquaintances such as Porret and Bernardus Paludanus in Holland, and James Garet and Hugh Morgan in England, Clusius was highly knowledgeable about the English and Dutch voyages of exploration, especially those led by Drake, Cavendish, Van …
Book on Plants, Liber de plantis
To prevent confusion, it is important to note that the Book on Plants, Liber de plantis, is also known as Liber de vegetabilibus and as Liber Aristotelis de vegetabilibus et plantis. While just five surviving manuscripts of this text exist …
Aristotelian philosophy was first outlawed, commentary on natural philosophy
The fact that Aristotelian philosophy was first outlawed is evidence that these writings were being studied in Paris. Aristotelian writings were outlawed on multiple occasions beginning in 1210, when it became forbidden to study Aristotle’s books or his commentary on …