The Sanctuary of Apollo at Delphi was one of the most prominent shrines in the ancient world, and it is hard to think of any shrine before or since that has surpassed it in influence. Delphi is located in Greece, below the Phaedriades Cliff, on the outer edge of Mount Parnassus and about 110 miles… [Read More]
The Persecution of Psychics Throughout History
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Humanity has an interesting and contradictory history with people who claim to have the ability to access realms beyond the ordinary material world. Psychics have existed in just about every culture on this earth, and, most cultures in the past have been able to successfully integrate them into society. Unfortunately, Western culture in the last… [Read More]
Religious Rebellion: The Christian Gnostics
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The Gnostics never called themselves ‘Gnostics’. The word ‘Gnostics’ is actually a term coined by a 17th century philosopher to describe early Christian sects who held spiritual beliefs different from another powerful Christian group, lead by Irenaeus, who wanted to establish ‘authorized’ scriptures, specific beliefs and a hierarchy of authority. The early Gnostic Christian movement… [Read More]
The First Psychics: The Sibyls
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There are many false myths about psychics and psychic phenomenon. For example: One would think that psychics don’t have a long history. It’s not uncommon for people to think that the whole field of psychics and psychic readings somehow began a few hundred years ago, at best. Another is that psychics have always been rejected… [Read More]
Mystery of the Megaliths: What are They?
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Stonehenge never fails to impress those who view it. This becomes especially true when one learns that the estimated age Stonehenge is 5100 years old. To date, there is no clear answer as to who built Stonehenge, how they built it (since stones weigh up to 50 tons and were brought to the location from… [Read More]
Who Were the Ancient Druids?
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The ancient Druids. Who were they? What function did the Druids serve in Celtic society? How did Druidism relate to other forms of religion. Most of us have only a superfical understanding of Druids, maybe what we see on TV or movies or when Druids are used as charactors in books of fantasy. There is… [Read More]
They Came From The East: The Three Magi of Christmas
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The three Magi, also known as the three wise men, are among the most well-known individuals in Christian theology. They are often depicted or referenced in art, literature, and film, especially around Christmas time. Yet, as prominent of figures as the 3 wise men have become, these magi from the east remain enigmatic at best…. [Read More]
