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The sacred yellow serpents of Asclepius, the porieas, symbolized healing, renewal, divine power in ancient Greek medical and ...

Horseshoe, a potent symbol in Vastu Shastra and Astrology, is believed to offer protection, prosperity, and good fortune.

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A viral panic erupted in June 2025 after social media users linked Pop Mart's Labubu dolls to the demon Pazuzu despite no real connection. The rumour spread quickly, sparking concern and confusion.

As Puri's Rath Yatra begins, explore the fascinating history of Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb, the hereditary king who ...

We encounter symbols constantly—in road signs, packaging, technology, clothing, and even gestures. While many seem obvious at ...

Archaeologists say the marble coffin is the first of its kind found in the region. The story it depicts is more often seen in mosaics ...

The one-time head of security for pop star Rihanna, who drew "ancient symbols" on the ground outside a garda station to "remove evil spirits", has had his conviction for criminal damage overturned ...

An ancient Roman mosaic depicting a Gorgoneion, the head of Medusa. Credit: Dan Diffendale, Flickr, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0. Following the conquest of Greece, the Romans adopted the Gorgoneion, as they did ...