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The Symbolism of Saraswati: Why Knowledge Is Considered Divine
In the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, where gods and goddesses personify life’s various dimensions, Saraswati stands as ...
Greek Reporter2d
The Mystery of Jason’s Golden Fleece: An Ancient Greek Symbol of the Sun or Spring?
The seasonal symbolism theory of the German scholar R. Shröder (1899) saw Jason as the “spring hero” who retrieved the Golden Fleece. For Shröder, Jason carrying Hera across the river symbolized the ...
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Is Bernini’s Baroque Masterpiece the Most Controversial Religious Artwork of All Time?
The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa transforms a Spanish nun, mystic, and writer, into one of the most famous emblems of the ...
The Tablet5d
Understanding the Brown Scapular: A Symbol of Mary’s Love and Protection
On July 16, 1251, the Virgin Mary appeared to Carmelite priest St. Simon Stock and presented him with a brown scapular.
National Catholic Register6d
Why Our Lady of Mount Carmel Gave Us the Brown Scapular
The Brown Scapular that was given to St. Simon Stock affirmed his mission to spread the Carmelite spirituality throughout the ...