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Works of Alexander PushkinPushkin is the favorite author of the Russians but his work is not well-known in the West even in translation. Here is a list of some of his more important works.
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Patent on Genetically Modified Seeds Running OutMonsanto's patents on genetically modified seed have been limiting genetic diversity for years and have been a thorn in the side of American farmers. Things are changing for the better and here's why you might care.
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Slavic Pagan ReligionThe Slavs have the same rich heritage as other Indo-European-speaking people as can be seen from their folk arts and traditions.
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Sanskrit Language and the Hindu ReligionWhen people say that paganism has been taken over by the monotheistic religions, they don't mean in India, where the ancient religion of the Indo-Europeans continues as always.
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Celtic Languages and Pagan ReligionA comparison of the Celtic religious traditions with the Proto-Indo-European religion demonstrates the ancestral relationship. Knowledge of one illuminates the other.
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Hittite Language and ReligionWhat do we know about Hittite religion? Quite a bit because they kept detailed records of their religious rituals which went on for days.
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Kombucha or Sweet Tea Beer: A New and Slimy Way to Quench Your Thirst!A new product in the US, though traditional in Asian countries, this drink has both good and bad qualities.
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Alzheimer's in Your Friend's Family And What You Can Do to HelpThe diagnosis of Alzheimer's is devastating and family members will need a realistic (but very kind) friend to remind them of their human limitations in the face of this horrible disease. -
How to Make, Use Ghee for Food, Lamp OilGhee can be made at home from butter and can be used as food or fuel. It keeps for several months without refrigeration.
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Feast of the Ass, a Holiday for Donkeys Celebrated by Pagans & ChristiansPeople knew how to have fun in the Middle Ages! They brought donkeys right into the cathedrals on the Feast of the Ass and had a party, based on the old Pagan festival. -
Perkunos, One of the Great Gods of the Indo-EuropeansPerkunos is one of the oldest gods of the Proto-Indo-Europeans, replaced by Thor in Old Norse and Jupiter in Latin.
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List of Indo-European LanguagesThere is so much disinformation about the pagan religions of the Indo-European-speaking people: this is a beginning effort to define the terms and clarify the topic.
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Poor Boy CurryThis is one of our favorite party foods, and if you haven't tried it, you really should.
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Vesta, the Roman Goddess of the Hearth FireHow important was this goddess to the Romans? The maintenance of her sacred fire was considered essential to the survival of civilization.
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Spekulatis CookiesThese cookies are traditional at Christmas or the Winter Solstice and making them is a fun family activity.
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Looking Forward to Another Great Gluten Free YearChoosing good foods that you like and that make you happy is the best way to avoid gluten or other problem foods. Here are a few ways that I plan to improve my diet and that you might find useful too.
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Plow Monday Songs in EnglishThe gap between pagans ploughing their fields in winter and modern gardeners digging through seed catalogues may not be as wide as you think. Here are some ancient traditions which we can still enjoy today.
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Ceres, a Roman Grain GoddessCeres is one of the most important goddesses in Rome and among all the cultures influenced by the Romans.
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Yule Songs in EnglishTired of the religious ranting and commercialization of the Season? Sing Holly and Ivy songs yourself or put together a CD to enjoy or share.
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Wren King Songspierce.yolasite.com/yulesongs Yule Songs
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Burying the Wren, a Celtic Christmas TraditionWhat is appropriate to sing at a mock funeral? Nonsense about King Arthur, of course! Recipe included!
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How Lleu Llaw Gyffes Got His Name: A Celtic Myth for the Winter SolsticeThis story tells how Arianrhod gave birth to the Sun and the Moon, and shows why people hunt wrens at Christmas.
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Christmas Bird Counts: A Fun Activity for Children and Adults in WinterNeed to get everybody out of the house in winter? Climbing the walls yourself at Christmas? Everybody can do this and it's a fun and easy outdoor project anytime.
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The Creation Myth of the Indo-EuropeansThere is more than one myth of creation in the Bible! How are they different? How are they like other creation myths? Which one was borrowed from the Indo-Europeans?
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Proto-Indo-European ReligionWhat's PIE religion? Is it a form of Neopaganism? What does scholarship reveal about the ancient ways of Indo-European-speaking people?
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Arianrhod, a Celtic GoddessWhy is Arianrhod associated with the Winter Solstice? and how important was she in Indo-European religion? She's the mother of the Sun and the Moon!
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Rhiannon, a Celtic GoddessWhat is the Goddess Rhiannon's place in the larger context of Indo-European religion? Here is a discussion of her relationship to other goddesses.
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Hunting the WrenDid you ever wonder why there is a tradition of killing wrens at the winter solstice? Here's the explanation, but don't worry, no harm need come to these harmless, pretty little birds!
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St. Nicholas, a Pagan SaintSt. Nicholas is actually a Christianized version of the Greek gods Nike and Poseidon. His festival, originally set to Dec. 6th, is one of the favorite festivals of the year.
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St. George, a Pagan SaintFind out why St. George is always fighting with a dragon!
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Egyptian God AmunTrying to keep Egyptian gods straight? There are so many and they change over time. Here is a brief description of how Amun changed over time, from ram to pharaoh.
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Aeusos, One of the Great Goddesses of the Indo-Europeans*Aeusos or Ushas, the goddess of dawn, light, warmth and the comfort of the hearth fire, was worshipped with cognate names among all the Indo-European-speaking people, and she was especially celebrated at dawn and at the Spring Equinox, Easter.
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Songs to Celebrate the HarvestIn the British Isles, the summer grain harvest usually occurs in August, or at the latest in September, and naturally this was a time of great celebration. Many of these rituals, songs and dances are appropriate for the American Thanksgiving Holiday too.
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Have Your Jack O'Lantern and Eat it Too!Now you can have fun at Halloween and make nice Pumpkin Bread with the extra pumpkin bits.
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Devi, One of the Great Goddesses of the Indo-EuropeansDevi or Dea is one of the Great Goddesses of the Indo-Europeans, widely worshiped and associated with grain. She is worshiped with offerings of her gifts, grain and bread at many festivals throughout the year.
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Kassite GodsThe Kassite Gods have Indo-European names and provide an early and datable source for information about the forms of these gods in the Indo-European languages.
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Songs and Stories for Halloween and SamhainThese songs and stories are appropriate to the season of Halloween/Samhain/All Soul's Night, set to October 31. Most of these songs are very beautiful but the words are scarey!
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Pleto, One of the Great Goddesses of the Indo-EuropeansPleto is the reconstructed name of an original Proto-Indo-European goddess usually known as Leto, a goddess of wide flat rivers, who often takes the form of a swan.
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Tiny Doll Books: A Fun & Easy Craft Project Made from a Scrap of PaperThis is an easy and fun craft project that can be made from inexpensive materials. -
Rattling Behavior in Birds: What Causes It, How to Avoid ItBirds can recognize individual humans and will "rattle" you personally if they catch you bothering other birds.
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Pria, One of the Great Goddesses of the Indo-EuropeansPria is one of the great goddesses of the Proto-Indo-Europeans, based on a linguistic reconstruction of her name, festivals and characteristics.
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Jumis, a Latvian God of Harvest in SeptemberThe god Jumis is celebrated in the September Latvian harvest festival as a spirit of fertility; he may correspond to the Indo-European god Yama. -
Gahambars, Major Festivals of the ZoroastriansCelebrating the Gahambars of the Zoroastrians includes making traditional recipes, including Âsh Reshteh (Persian Bean-Spinach Soup) and other fine foods.
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Five Drink Recipes for Labor DayThese recipes are suitable for Labor Day when summer is over but it's still too hot to do anything.
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Festivals of Romulus and the Poplifugia in Classical RomeThe festivals of Romulus and the Poplifugia were pagan festivals that corresponded to festivals for Yama in other countries.
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Bouphonia Festival in Classical GreeceThe Bouphonia festival was celebrated in Athens and other cities in Classical Greece in early July.
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Feast Day of Santiago De CompostelaThis Christian holiday relates to pagan holidays around the Mediterranean.
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Jambalaya Recipe for the Feast Day of St. JamesJambalaya and similar seafood stews are the traditional food for this holiday.
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Worm Grunting or Charming the WormsWorm Grunting or Charming the Worms is a simple technique for catching worms which can then be used for fishing or in the garden or compost pile.
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Yama: An Indo-European God From a Linguistic PerspectiveYama is an Indo-European god who can be reconstructed to have been worshiped among all the Indo-European people.
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Acropolis Museum, Now OpenA new museum has opened June 20, 2009, at the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, showing the newly installed ancient Greek art objects, some from the Parthenon and some newly discovered from other nearby sites.
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Zoroastrianism, an Ancient ReligionA look at Zoroastrianism and its effect on modern culture.
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Dessert RecipesFour very easy recipes for summer desserts, make in the microwave
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Woodruff Herb Traditional LoreA guide to English traditions involving Woodruff.