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Did the December 25th Date for Christmas Come From Pagans?

Around this time of year, lots of historical facts about Christmas start circulating the internet. Unfortunately, there is also a lot of misinformation. Some sources claim that the traditional date of December 25th for Christmas comes from pre-Christian, pagan...

The Mysterious Emerald Tablet of Thoth and the Secrets of the Universe

The legendary Emerald Tablet is said to be a tablet of emerald or green stone inscribed with the secrets of the universe.

The Cult of God Serapis in Egypt and the Greek World

The cult of Serapis in Egypt arose during Ptolemy I's reign and would become one of the centers of Ptolemaic soft power in the East and West alike. Serapis (Greek: Σέραπις) was a Greco-Egyptian god introduced in Alexandria of Egypt...

Hercules’ Surprising Resemblance to the Egyptian God Shu

In Greek mythology, one of the most famous heroes was Heracles, more commonly called Hercules. He was the hero with super strength who went on twelve seemingly-impossible labors. However, according to ancient Greek accounts, Hercules has a surprising connection...

Ancient Egyptian Figurines of God Osiris Found in Poland

Two bronze figurines of Osiris, the ancient Egyptian god of the afterlife and rebirth, were recently discovered by archaeologists in the village of Kluczkowice in Opole Lubelskie County, Poland. The discovery is believed to be a part of a collection...