
Tibet: all the secrets of the Dzi Bead
A dzi bead (Tibetan: གཟི།; pronounced "zee"; alternative spelling: gzi) a type of agate bead found in the Himalayan regions…
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The Gau: Nepal’s most sacred amulet
Gau are amulets made of precious metals and gemstones, such as Jade, Amber, Turquoise and Coral.Traditionally,…
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The Eight Auspicious Signs of Tibetan Buddhism
The Eight Auspicious Signs (also knows as Ashtamangalas) is a sacred suite of symbols, endemic to a number of religions, such…
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The Thunderbird: the Great Sirit of Native Americans
The Thunderbird is a widespread figure in Native American Mythology in the United States and Canada. Described…
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Tcherot: the amulet of the Saharian people
TTcherot: the amulet of the Saharian people LThe Tcherot are talismans, worn by the Tuareg of…
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The Runes: Origins and Meanings
Where do the Runes come from? Since childhood we are told that the alphabet is…
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Claddagh ring: origins and meaning
Claddagh ring: a ring to remember If you wish to take a souvenir from a…
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Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life according to Norse mythology
The nine world of Yggdrasil, the Tree of Life Yggdrasil (o Yggdrasill) is an eternal ash, also…
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The Lotus flower and its importance in the Buddhist culture
The Lotus flower: Spiritual symbol of the Buddha In the Buddhist culture the Lotus flower means…
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