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How Ramadan Works
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In Islam, Ramadan is the holiest time of the year. For a month, Muslims fast during daylight hours to show their devotion to Allah. Find out more about Ramadan.
Metatron: Angel, Scribe and Former Human
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Metatron, angel and mediator between God and humanity, is one of the most mysterious and powerful figures in angelology.
Ancient Folks Didn't Have Twitter, but Boy Did They Have Curse Tablets
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Ancient Greeks and Romans used thin strips of lead to vent their frustrations or write messages to the gods.
Archangel Ariel: Protector of Nature in Christian Tradition
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Archangel Ariel, whose name means "Lion of God" or "Lioness of God," tends to the natural world and the physical universe. Sometimes depicted as a male and sometimes as female (we use she/her pronouns in this article), Ariel's role extends to overseeing the elements, wild animals and the environment.
10 Greek Goddesses in Ancient Mythology
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In Greek mythology, goddesses held as much power as gods, embodying various aspects of nature and human experience.
Anubis: God of the Dead and the Old Kingdom's Underworld
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Anubis, the ancient Egyptian god of the dead and protector of the gates to the underworld, was said to oversee every aspect of the process of dying and mummification.
Who Named Planet Earth?
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All of the planets in the solar system are named for Greek gods, except Earth. So where did the name come from?
Why Do People Say 'Bless You' When You Sneeze?
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Why do we say "bless you" when there is a sneeze? Learn about the history and meaning behind bless you, the sneeze and gesundheit.
Why 'Wednesday' Isn't Pronounced the Way It's Spelled
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The origin of Wednesday is tied into ancient gods, and a vanishing letter isn't uncommon. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.
Nyx: Goddess of the Night and Daughter of Chaos
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She's been described as a chariot-riding queen of night and the mother of death, deceit and dreams. Who was this mist-shrouded figure that even the gods feared?