The Wendigo is one of most fearsome and well-known monsters from the myths of the Algonquian tribes around the Great Lakes. Yet, many people have misunderstood and formed a completely different creature when they think of a Wendigo. The Wendigo is widespread; it is found in Anishinaabe, Cree, Innu, Saulteaux, Naskapi, and Nakota folklore, amongContinue reading “Terrifying Tales: The Wendigo”
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Real-life Jedi: The Knights Templar
All of you Star Wars fans out there, you know about the Jedi: the super-elite, Force-wielding, lightsaber-battling guyAs in the Star Wars universe that act as guardians of the Republic and function as monks when they’re not fighting. They’re also led by a Grandmaster (The last was Luke Skywalker). But you didn’t know that thereContinue reading “Real-life Jedi: The Knights Templar”
GREEK GODS: Dionysus, Party Guy!
Many of us have heard the Greek and Roman myths of Zeus, Hera, Hercules, and Perseus. However, one of the lesser-known but more powerful gods is Dionysus, god of wine, grapes, and partying. Dionysus had… a complicated childhood. His mother was Semele, a mortal woman, but his father was Zeus, king of the gods andContinue reading “GREEK GODS: Dionysus, Party Guy!”
Did the Great Flood exist?
“And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein [is] the breath of life, from under heaven; [and] every thing that [is] in the earth shall die.” Genesis 6:17, King James Bible A great flood in ancient times sent by angry gods to destroy humanityContinue reading “Did the Great Flood exist?”
The Evolution of English – Part I
English is the world’s most widely spoken language. It is a language that is even taught in almost every country in the world. However, the roots of this language are deep, mysterious, and fascinating.
Anay Ganesh 