In Homeric Hymn 3, Hera queen of the Gods, slaps her palms to the earth and prays to Earth and Heaven, as well as the Titans from which both god and man descend, she then looks for a sign her prayer was heard. It is strange to think of the
Philosophy
Xenophanes of Colophon, a pre-Socratic philosopher, poet, and critic, was pivotal in the transition from mythopoetic to philosophical thought in ancient Greece. His work laid the groundwork for the development of monotheistic concepts in a culture steeped in polytheistic traditions and provided early criticism of anthropomorphism in theology. Biographical Information
Mythology
The Yazidi religion is primarily practised by the Kurdish-speaking Yazidi people. With ancient Mesopotamian origins, Yazidism combines theocentric and cosmological narratives, deeply influenced by regional religions including Zoroastrianism, Islam, Christianity, and ancient Mesopotamian polytheism. It is considered one of the oldest and most enigmatic monotheistic religions still practised today. Cosmology
Mythology
From the Homeric Hymns. 7th century BC. Modern translation with the ancient Greek text for reference.
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Early Inhabitants and Kingdoms (Pre-15th Century) The region was originally inhabited by Pygmy peoples, who were later displaced and absorbed by incoming Bantu-speaking groups. The Bantu established various kingdoms, such as the Kongo and Teke. The Kingdom of Kongo, for example, had a complex political and social structure, including a
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