These rune meanings offer a fascinating glimpse into ancient symbolism and Norse mythology. These aren’t just simple written letters from a forgotten alphabet. The 24 Elder Futhark runes go beyond ...

Here, the magic is studied in its linguistic and semiotic aspects and is defined as well: Magic is objectified language and symbols to operate with power over the world by a magician to the particular ...

Magic is sometimes divided into white and black, and high and low. Black magic is selfish and does not consider other people, whereas white magic is altruistic or selfless, and seeks in general to ...

Painstakingly chiselled into century-old stone stable walls, tucked away in the back of a blacksmith's workshop, lies a forgotten piece of Victoria's colonial history. Researchers are searching for ...

Humans have a long list of symbols used for spirituality. The beauty of spirituality is that it differs from religion and transcends many different cultures. Many spiritual symbols we see come from ...

Show an empty cross to most Christians at Easter and their minds will go to the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s a powerful symbol. But some American Indians may see a symbol similar ...

In my last article, on the history of magic, I compared magic to religion and science, but without attempting a precise definition of magic. On the assumption that certain entities can exert a hidden ...