In ancient Egypt, cats were perceived as unique creatures capable of freely moving between the world of the living and that of the dead—a rather...
The beliefs of the Vikings mainly stem from ancient Germanic traditions dating back several centuries before their time. These traditions have their roots in the...
The Aloha Festival was born in 1946, at the end of World War II. At that time, the Hawaiian economy needed a boost, and there...
In many African cultures, ancestors represent the fundamental pillars of collective identity. Through family narratives, songs, and ceremonies, they pass down precious memories of the...
The origin of the Yin and Yang symbol dates back to ancient China, about 3000 years ago. Initially, it was primarily used by observing nature: day/night, hot/cold,...
In Japan, the idea of purity (in Japanese kegare) is central to daily life. Removing shoes at the entrance helps avoid bringing dirt from outside...
Faced with the mysteries of the world, the ancient Greeks imagined myths to understand what eluded them. They associated natural phenomena with the actions of...
For the ancient Germanic peoples, runes appeared through Odin, the quintessential Norse god. The legend tells that he sacrificed himself by hanging for nine days...
In Hawai'i, flower necklaces, called lei, embody strong values such as love, respect, and warm hospitality. Giving a lei to someone means creating a bond...
Each culture views death in its own way, according to its beliefs and traditions. For Hindus, for example, the rite of cremation on the banks...
