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Divine Oddities: Krishna’s Birth Story in Hindu Mythology

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This month Hindus around the world celebrated Janmashtami, or Lord Krishna’s birth story. Hindu tradition holds that there are ten avatars, or manifestations, of Vishnu. The last avatar, Kalki, is still to come, and is said to usher in a new world while riding in on a white horse and wielding a shining sword. Tradition […]

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Parallels between Persephone and Sita

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I’ve always loved the story of Persephone in Greek mythology. You may be less familiar with the Ramayana and the story of Rama and Sita. Despite coming from vastly different cultures, there are a surprising number of parallels between Persephone and Sita. Early Life Similar to Demeter, who is a harvest or agriculture goddess, Sita’s

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