By: James Hewson | Reference & Education Ancient texts and later day religious readings all depict powerful demons as evil beings from the bowels of the underworld, residing in a dimension that only subsists to combat heaven. These demonic evil creatures appear to take on many identities, some of them seldom human, unless demonic control looks to be at play. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | Reference & Education The Scottish Celtic people are also known as Pict's, the word Pict having its roots in Latin. They lived in Northern Britain at that time and the Romans described them as being covered in pictures of animals and other figures. The Pictish people were so notoriously difficult to conquer that Hadrian, a Roman Emperor of the time, built a stone wall across Britain to keep them out of the South, effectively ceding them the North which we know today as Scotland. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | Humanities The most universal Celtic symbol for the sun is called the Sun Cross. This symbol comprises a simple cross inside a circle and has been found amongst artifacts dating back to prehistoric Europe during the Bronze Age. It is particularly attributed to the ancient Celts, in particular the Druids and paganism. The Sun cross is a simple representation of the polarities of the western world and stood for the sun and the tree of life. read more
By: David Urmann | Reference & Education The State of Alabama is the thirtieth largest state and is in the southern part of the United States of America. It is one of the 10 river states situated along the Mississippi River. Like all US states, Alabama has its own symbols and emblems that distinguish it from other states. read more
By: Bill Johnson | Women's Issues When it comes to understanding all the different Celtic symbols, there is a large amount of uncertainty as to what it all means since the Celts didn't leave us any written manuscripts to go by. Celtic jewelry is rich in symbolism, mythology and spirituality and it's up to us to try and make sense of it all. read more
By: Tim Lazaro | Reference & Education The ancient Celts lived for war. Both men and women were equal to the challenges of war and depicted a race that was both strong physically and brave in spirit and heart. They considered war the ultimate honor and did not go into battle without first adorning their bodies. The Latin word for Picts is "painted ones". They adopted war tactics by painting their entire bodies and hair in blue Woad. Many of their tattoos depicted symbolic images such as animals or things found in nature and to which they attributed meaning. These paintings were meant to instill fear in their enemies. Perhaps more important is that these paintings were used to encapsulate the essence of their symbolic... read more
By: Frank Loethen | Humanities There are many symbols of anarchism including cats that have been used over the years to identify and rally supporters for a cause. The cause is usually a protest or political movement against current conditions. With the increase in anti-globalization recently, the symbols of anarchy are starting to reappear. read more
By: Badi Purwa | Dreams Archetypes are among the most powerful and most significant of all items found in dreams, and they are of great interest to dream interpreters and to dream researchers and scientists alike. At its simplest, an archetype is a prototype, or an original copy, of any object or experience. An archetype can also refer to the prefect example of an object – the object by which all others are judged. read more
By: Badi Purwa | Dreams The objects, symbols and people we see in our dreams can be baffling and confusing at times. Dreams seem to contain their own particular language, and that language can be difficult to read for those who are unfamiliar with dream symbolism. read more
By: justinsam | Travel Tips You can make devote your precious time in the foot of Lord Buddha via visiting his places. Buddhist Tour in India, Buddhist Tour in Nepal and Buddhist Tour in Bhutan are the famous packages to travel. read more
By: John Gibb | News and society Incidents of ribbons worn on collars, backpacks, cars, or hanged on house doors have been first seen when various people tried to figure out a better future with hopeful inspiration. During the hostage crisis, the use of a yellow ribbon transferred to the outside world a symbolic significance that has been acquired even earlier than the US Civil War. read more
By: Keith A. Paul | Spirituality Understanding the Pictorial Images of God. You have experienced dreams, visions and had prophecy spoken over you life. Some of it may have been very clear while other elements were full of mystery. The prophetic language of God can take many forms and be expressed in various images. God is now revealing the meaning of His pictorial language so that His people can understand what He is releasing through the prophetic realm. read more
By: YOKE FONG | K-12 Education To find out the best methods of teaching basic maths concepts, in which some students were taught concepts using basic symbols while others were taught with concrete examples. For instance, students studied different approaches to teaching commutatively-that you can switch the order of elements and still get the same answer, as 3+2 or 2+3=5. read more
By: Tyson Manning | Celebrities Lily Collins, Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, Isabel Lucas, Amber Heard and Zoë Kravitz are considered as 6 remarkable faces of the young talented actresses in Hollywood at present. read more
By: Shayla Williams | Humanities Africa is a continent rich with diverse languages and people groups. The clothing styles of many African countries have a rich history going back thousands of years. These days you can see African-Americans choosing to enhance their style and celebrate their heritage by donning these garments. The designs of the clothes are one reflection of African culture, but the colors and symbols that decorate them are also important to understand. read more