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On the Trail of the Eternal: The Secrets of the Minoans

2019-08-29 by Phil Butler

Crete and Zeus

The continuing saga of the magnificent tapestry of humanity woven within the secrets of the Minoans. Part of a series by Argophilia.

Tags: ancient texts, Arthur Evans, Aryan Race, British School at Athens, crete, Dr. Joseph MacGillivray, esoteric beliefs, Gaia, Gaia goddess, God quest, Homer, Ilse Schoep, Itar, Knossos, Knossos Temple, La Marle, Linear A, MacGillivray, Minoan beliefs, Minoan mantras, Minoan Mysteries, Minoan religion, Minoans, Nazi archaeology, religion, Rhea, Zakros, Zeus, Zoroaster

Singapore Finally Set for Hari Raya Haji

2010-11-15 by Phil Butler

Singapore celebrations for the Festival of Sacrifice

This week, around the world, Muslims will celebrate Hari Raya Haji or the “Festival of Sacrifice.” In Singapore though, these celebrations were in dire jeopardy when ash from Mt. Merapi caused flights carrying livestock to be canceled. Only yesterday, Singapore Airlines rushed through two loads of animals for the festivities.m

Tags: Aidilfitri, animal sacrifice, earthquakes, eruptions, Festival of Sacrifice, Hari Raya Haji, Mt. Merapi, Muslim rites, Muslim Thanksgiving, religion, sacrifice, Singapore celebrations, Singapore Muslims, Singapore travel, travel advisors, tsunami, volcanic ash

The Monastery of Barsana – Maramures, Romania

2010-07-06 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Barsana is one of the wooden churches in Maramures, a beautiful synthesis of Eastern and Western European architecture, with Gothic and Byzantine elements.

Tags: architectural buildings, culture, maramures, monasteries, religion, romania, traditions

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