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The Aztec myth of the unlikeliest sun god

AdultsArtCulture...
Discover the myth of how the weak and pimply Aztec god Nanahuatl sacrificed himself to become Lord Sun and created a new world.

The myth of King Midas and his golden touch - Iseult Gillespie

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In Greek mythology, King Midas is known as a rogue ruler whose antics bemused his people and irritated the Gods.

The myth of Thor's journey to the land of giants - Scott A. Mellor

AdultsHistoryReligion
Thor - son of Odin, god of thunder, and protector of mankind - struggled mightily against his greatest challenge yet: opening a bag of food.

The myth of Oisin and the land of eternal youth - Iseult Gillespie

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In a typical hero's journey, the protagonist sets out on an adventure, undergoes great change and returns in triumph to their point of origin. But in the Irish genre of myth known as echtrai, the journey to the otherworld ends in a point of no return. Iseult Gillespie shares the myth of Oisin and the land of eternal youth.

The myth of Cupid and Psyche - Brendan Pelsue

AdultsHistoryRelationships...
Psyche was born so beautiful that she was worshipped as a new incarnation of Venus, the goddess of love. But human lovers were too intimidated to approach her, and Apollo recommended her father abandon her on a crag where she would marry "a cruel and savage, serpent-like winged evil." But Psyche's story ended up being much more interesting. Brendan Pelsue shares the myth of Cupid and Psyche.

How one woman used fashion to reclaim her Muslim American identity

AdultsCultureReligion
From skater girl to Muslim hipster this is Layla Shaikley's American story.

Valentine's Day | History

AdultsHistoryRelationships...
How did St. Valentine become associated with love and romance? Get the full story behind the holiday.

The myth behind the Chinese zodiac - Megan Campisi and Pen-Pen Chen

AdultsReligionSpirituality
What's your sign? In Western astrology, it's a constellation determined by when your birthday falls in the calendar. But according to the Chinese zodiac, it's your shuxiang, meaning the animal assigned to your birth year.

The Surprising Origin of Thanksgiving Foods

AdultsFoodHistory...
I'm thankful for science. And also pie.

Blind Trust Project

AdultsReligionSociety
In response to recent hate crime and bullying against Muslims due to islamophobia, we walked the streets of downtown Toronto to see the reactions of Canadians on how Muslims are made to feel because of false media.

Sand Mandala Time Lapse

AdultsArtCreativity...
Traditionally it is believed that simply viewing a mandala and the symbols associated with it brings blessings of love, compassion and well-being to all. "Om Mani Padme Hum" is the mantra associated with this particular mandala - the mantra of compassion with the mandala of compassion.

Time-Lapse: Build Your LEGO Christmas!

AdultsConstructionReligion
Watch Australia's largest LEGO Christmas Tree being built! Check it out this Christmas