Posts Tagged ‘myths’

The “Local Colour” of Scotland’s Myths and Legends

By Donald Alexander MackenzieFrom Wonder Tales from Scottish Myth and Legend [1917] The myths and legends of Scotland are full of what is called “local colour”. They afford us not only glimpses of ancient times and of old habits of thought and life, but also of the country itself at different times of the year. […]

Debunking the myths

MYTHOLOGIES WITHOUT ENDThe U.S., Israel, and the Arab-Israeli ConflictBy Jerome Slater495 pp. Oxford University Press. $29.95 Professor Jerry Slater is 85 years old, has taught truths about Israel and Palestine for 50 years, and set himself a monumental task in this book. He does not just cover the Israel-Palestine conflict, but takes on myths about […]

The myths of Chanukah

December 4, 2020 by Jeremy Rosen Read on for article There are several myths about Chanukah. That Judah Maccabee defeated the Seleucid Emperor Antiochus decisively and regained independence for the Judean state. That when Judah did regain control of the Temple, a miracle took place. Jeremy Rosen The first act on re-possession was to light […]

Dolmens and Devilish Myths of the Wéris Megaliths, Belgium’s Stonehenge

Chocolate, waffles, Manneken Pis and the defeat of Napoleon are among the many things Belgium is famous for, but it also has prehistoric remains such as the Wéris megaliths situated in Wallonia. The stone megaliths are all that remain of what was once a major Neolithic burial site and they are unique in Belgium. The […]

Iðunn and Eden – Comparing Norse and judeo-Christian Myths

Given that it is the season of fall, when apples fall from trees, I thought I would discuss one of my favorite myths, which is that of Nordic goddess Iðunn. Iðunn is the keeper of Asgard’s apples, which keep the Gods youthful. Her name is said to mean “ever young”, “rejuvenator”, or “the rejuvenating one.” […]

Jimi Hendrix legends and myths live on in Moroccan village

“I saw him here. He was young and carried a guitar on his back,” swore Mohammed Boualala, who is in his 60s and grew up in the small settlement of Diabat. In the summer of 1969, Hendrix, the pioneering US guitar wizard whose hits include “Purple Haze” and “Hey Joe”, made a brief stop in […]

Lebanon: The Top Ten Myths About The Country And Its Conflicts

Above photo: Protest in Lebanon, 2020. This is the second segment in the author’s backstory series – “Lebanon: Bellwether, Battleground, and Bastard Child” – in the wake of the August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion. Read part one here. Stay tuned for upcoming segments in Antiwar.com “Lebanon is less a country than a heartbreak. Its conflicts seem […]

The Cult of Horus: Myths That Stretch From Egypt To Rome

Horus (also known as Heru) was one of the most important deities in the ancient Egyptian pantheon . The ancient Egyptians worshipped Horus mainly as the sky god and the god of kingship. In the cult of Horus, the pharaohs, for instance, were believed to be the earthly embodiment of the god. Horus is easily […]

5 Myths and Misunderstandings About Astrology – Debunked

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July 29th, 2020 By Nikki Harper Staff Writer for Wake Up World Astrology can be a controversial subject, with fervent followers and equally fervent detractors. As an astrologer, you quickly get used to people dismissing your subject out of hand. After all, it’s all made up nonsense, right? And there are 13 signs, anyway, not […]

Watching The Hawks – The Biggest Myths of John McCain with Matt Taibbi

Watching The Hawks – The Biggest Myths of John McCain with Matt Taibbi Watching The Hawksyoutube.com John McCain’s latest HBO documentary tells the story of a different McCain… seems to conveniently leave out his war-hawkish history. Author and journalist Matt Taibbi joins the show to discuss. ‘Like’ us on Facebook: http://fb.me/WatchingTheHawksFollow us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/watchingthehawks/Follow […]

8 Dangerous Myths About “Twin Flame” Relationships

Next Story When you first hear about Twin Flames the idea is appealing – largely because it’s misunderstood at first. Most people make the mistake of thinking that a Twin Flame means guaranteed love – a guaranteed relationship. The second reason that Twin Flames appeal is this desperate need we all have to be special […]

Israel Repurposes Nakba Myths To Justify Monday’s Massacre in Gaza

On Monday and Tuesday, Palestinians commemorate the anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, their mass expulsion and dispossession 70 years ago as the new state of Israel was built on the ruins of their homeland. As a result, most Palestinians were turned into refugees, denied by Israel the right to return to their homes. Tens […]

Israel repurposes Nakba myths to justify massacre in Gaza

On Monday and Tuesday, Palestinians commemorate the anniversary of the Nakba, or catastrophe, their mass expulsion and dispossession 70 years ago as the new state of Israel was built on the ruins of their homeland. As a result, most Palestinians were turned into refugees, denied by Israel the right to return to their homes. Tens of […]

Little known natural treatments for cancer blow away widely held myths

(Natural News) A cancer diagnosis is truly one of the most terrifying things a human can ever face. It is understandable that at such a time a person might be drawn to the apparent security of relying on the recommendations of the “qualified” doctor or oncologist who suggests a regimen of chemotherapy […]

Paintings of European Myths, Legends, Fables, Fairy Stories and Folk Tales

This video compilation from Faces of Ancient Europe features many beautiful paintings that have been seemingly lost to our modern world, which give us a glimpse into the beautiful mind and spirit of the European. There are some real gems in here. Source Article from http://www.renegadetribune.com/paintings-european-myths-legends-fables-fairy-stories-folk-tales/

VIDEO: Myths of WW2 Explained!!

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Cancer: Busting the Myths – More Natural Cancer Treatments

Makia Freeman, Guest Waking Times Natural cancer treatments abound if you care to look hard enough. It just goes to show that Nature has provided us with all the answers. We don’t need Big Pharma pushing its synthetic agenda to make us well or treat our diseases. The Western Medicine-Big Pharma conglomerate (including the AMA, […]

Natural Cancer Cures: Busting the Myths

Natural cancer cures do exist, and are even widely known. There are numerous promising and outright proven natural cancer cures, treatments and remedies – many cheap and easily self-administered. But the first things to get past are your own doubts and fears. It can be hard to step out of the box of orthodox, conventional, […]

Cancer: Busting the Myths – Part 2 (Natural Cancer Cures)

Makia Freeman, Guest Waking Times Natural Cancer Cures exist, and are even widely known, but the first things to get past are your own doubts and fears. It can be hard to step out of the box of orthodox, conventional, mainstream, allopathic Western Medicine, especially when faced with a serious illness like cancer. However, […]

Cancer: Busting the Myths – The Mysterious Cancer Microbe

Makia Freeman, Contributor Waking Times Cancer – it’s not what you think it is. Like it or not, cancer has become the 2nd leading cause of death in the US. Sources state that, based on 2012-2014 data, about 38.5% (close to two fifths) of Americans will be diagnosed with cancer at some point during their lives. Yet, despite how […]

Myths About Teachers: We Need More Police In Our Public Schools

Myths About Teachers: We Need More Police In Our Public Schools Above Photo: Alan Levine/ Flickr In “You Can’t Fire the Bad Ones“: And 18 Other Myths about Teachers, educators Bill Ayers, Crystal Laura and Rick Ayers flip the script on many enduring and popular myths about teachers, teachers’ unions, and education that permeate our culture. By unpacking […]

Examining ‘Ten Myths About Israel’

Examining ‘Ten Myths About Israel’ This review of the book “Ten Myths About Israel’ by Ilan Pappe will appear in the Winter 2018 ISSUES, the quarterly journal of the American Council for Judaism. The book is published by Verso.  The Middle East remains a subject of increasing examination and debate.  The prospects for peace between Israelis […]

Examining ‘Ten Myths about Israel’, by Ilan Pappe

This review of the book “Ten Myths About Israel’ by Ilan Pappe will appear in the Winter 2018 ISSUES, the quarterly journal of the American Council for Judaism. The book is published by Verso.  The Middle East remains a subject of increasing examination and debate.  The prospects for peace between Israelis and Palestinians seem to […]

Stephen Cohen analyses four years of Ukraine and the myths of Maidan (PODCAST)

     The history of the Ukrainian crisis, which has made everything it affected worse, is distorted by political myths and American media malpractice. Stephen F. Cohen, professor emeritus of Russian studies and politics at NYU and Princeton, and radio-show host John Batchelor continue their (usually) weekly discussions of the new US-Russian Cold War. (Previous installments, […]

Do We Really Create Our Own Reality? The Myths and Dangers of New Age Belief

December 31st, 2017 By Jack Adam Weber Contributing writer for Wake Up World Some believe that we are responsible for creating our own reality, for regulating and determining our experience. I think this is only partially true, and if you look closely at your own life, you might also notice the fallacies in this New Age meme. […]

Three False Historical Myths Most Americans Believe

Three False Historical Myths Most Americans Believe Peter Kuznick Most Americans think they have won every war from WWI to WWII, to Iraq and Syria. Some probably think they actually won the wars in Korea and Vietnam. However the historian Peter Kuznick is about to debunk these theories for you and hopefully stop the Red Scare, […]

YEMEN: Ten Myths about Saudi War of Aggression Debunked

Call it what it is! Yemen is a Holocaust and it is being committed by our regimes in the west who are fully cognizant of their own criminality & that of their client state coalition which has been waging a genocidal war of aggression and attrition against the Yemeni people for more than 1000 days. […]

5 Seasonal Flu Vaccine Myths Debunked

Phillip Schneider, Staff WriterWaking Times It’s flu season again, which means it’s time to see an unavoidable barrage of stories in the corporate media claiming that vaccines are entirely safe, effective and without consequence. We’re told that vaccines are harmless and there will be no consequences for trusting the medical establishment, but is this […]

Ancient Myths

By Vaclav Havel Ancient myths are certainly not just a manifestation of archetypal images from man’s collective unconsciousness. But they are undoubtedly that as well. Much of the mystery of being and of man, many of his dark visions, obsessions, longings, forebodings, much of his murky “pre-scientific” knowledge and many important metaphysical certainties are obviously […]

Fact Check: Updating Cold War Myths About Thailand

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