Lilith: Ancient Demon, Dark Deity or Sensual Goddess?
Mar 3, 2024 · Within the Babylonian Talmud, Lilith was described as a dark spirit with an uncontrollable and dangerous sexuality, said to have fertilized herself with male sperm to create demons.She was believed to be the mother of hundreds of demons. Lilith was known in the culture of the Hittites, Egyptians, Greeks, Israelites and Romans as well.In later times, she migrated to the north of the Europe.
Ancient Origins | Unravelling the Mysteries of the Past
At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
How the Chinese Compass Revolutionized Navigation
Jul 23, 2023 · The Chinese Compass Brought About the Age of the Sail. The compass, as we know it today, is believed to have emerged in China during the Han Dynasty (206 BC to 220 AD). However, the roots of the compass can be traced back even further to the Warring States period (475 to 221 BC), where the Chinese initially discovered the magnetic properties of certain stones known as "lodestones."
Are We Any Closer to Fathoming Plato’s Atlantis? - Ancient Origins
Oct 6, 2024 · The Origins of the Story of Atlantis. The famed ancient Greek philosopher, Plato, was the first to mention Atlantis, and described it as a wondrous and very advanced civilization that once waged war on Athens but has disappeared long since.Writing in his dialogue “Critias”, Plato tells us that he first heard of the story of Atlantis from his …
10 Ancient Technologies That Are Still a Mystery Today
Oct 7, 2024 · One of the oldest known technological devices is the Antikythera Mechanism, an ancient Greek analog computer dating back to around 100 BC. Discovered in a shipwreck off the coast of the Greek island Antikythera, this device was used to predict astronomical positions, eclipses, and even the timing of the ancient Olympic Games.
As Old As Time: Ancient Invention of the Water Clock
Apr 29, 2024 · At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
Geneticists Show How Neanderthals Never Really Went Extinct
Oct 14, 2024 · The researchers used a genetic tool they designed a few years ago called IBDmix, which uses machine learning techniques to decode the genome. Previous researchers depended on comparing human genomes against a “reference population” of modern humans believed to have little or no Neanderthal or Denisovan DNA.
Sumerian Tablets: A Deeper Understanding of the Oldest Known …
May 9, 2019 · Cuneiform is believed to have originated around 8000 BC and was developed for economic purposes. Initially, this script took the form of pictograms, which were used to graphically represent trade goods and livestock.Small clay tokens representing these goods were made and placed in sealed clay envelopes. In order to show the contents of the envelope, a token would be pressed onto the clay on ...
The Origins of Human Beings According to Ancient Sumerian Texts
Aug 7, 2023 · At Ancient Origins, we believe that one of the most important fields of knowledge we can pursue as human beings is our beginnings. And while some people may seem content with the story as it stands, our view is that there exist countless mysteries, scientific anomalies and surprising artifacts that have yet to be discovered and explained.
History of Maps: From Ancient Artifacts to Modern Marvels
Mar 31, 2024 · There’s even a Babylonian World Map, arguably the earliest surviving map of the world, from 600 BC.However, the mapmakers made little effort to be accurate and knowingly omitted the Persians and Egyptians. The map shows the world as a circular shape surrounded by water and was likely designed to fit the religious image that the Babylonians believed in.