Yesterday’s Myths & Mysteries
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Words Have Power: Mani Stones
“Om mani padme hum.” This is the Buddhist mantra of Avalokitesvara, or Chenrezig, the bodhisattva of compassion. Roughly translated, it…
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The Cintamani Stone: A Magical Jewel from the Stars?
The Cintamani Stone (or Chintamani Stone) is a legendary artifact of Buddhist and Hindu mythology, a “wish-fulfilling” gem of extraordinary…
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The Lagarfljótsormur, Iceland’s Lake Monster
Ah, Iceland. I’ve seriously developed a fascination with this country over the past few months. It’s just an incredibly interesting…
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