Zakariya al-Qazwini wrote "Wonders of Creation and Oddities of Existing Things" in 1258. The first part of the book is devoted to the supernatural and divine world, while the second part is dedicated to the earthly world. Qazwini discusses celestial ...

In Buddhist mythology, Manjusri is considered one of the eight great bodhisattvas and is sometimes referred to as the "Bodhisattva of Great Wisdom." He is revered as a teacher who can help individuals achieve enlightenment through the development of wisdom ...

This 18th-century Indian artwork illustrates tantric symbolism featuring elements such as the sun, moon, chakras, snakes (representing kundalini), yonis, and lingams. The Kundalini Tantra is a spiritual discipline focused on awakening dormant sexual energy, ultimately leading to spiritual enlightenment. In ...

This 18th-century Indian painting depicts tantric symbolism of the sun and moon, chakras, snakes (kundalini), yonis and lingams. The Kundalini Tantra is a spiritual practice that involves the awakening of the dormant kundalini sexual energy. Awakening this energy leads to ...

In Japanese folklore, foxes (or kitsune) are often portrayed as mischievous or even malevolent, with the ability to shape-shift and deceive humans. The nine-tailed fox is considered a particularly powerful and dangerous type of fox spirit, with the ability to ...

The story of Rama and Ravana is considered one of the most popular and inspiring tales in Hinduism. It symbolizes the triumph of good over evil and the victory of righteousness over wickedness. Lord Rama's victory over Ravana is celebrated ...

Gaia is often depicted as a powerful and nurturing figure who embodies the natural world and all of its elements. As goddess of the Earth, she's associated with the element of earth, but she is also connected to water, air, ...

Katayama Yōkoku (1747-1832) was a Japanese artist who worked in the ukiyo-e tradition during the Japanese Edo period. He was born in Kyoto and later moved to Edo (present-day Tokyo) where he established himself as a skilled painter, printmaker, and ...

Alfred Kubin often delved into his own psyche and explored his deepest fears and desires. He believed that the creative process involved tapping into the unconscious mind and bringing forth the strange and uncanny images that lurked there. He once ...

The art of manuscript illumination was highly developed in Persia during the 16th century, and many of the surviving manuscripts from this period are considered masterpieces. The story of Rostam and the White Div is a popular tale from the ...

The Book of Omens, or Fālnāmeh in Persian, is an Islamic divinatory text that was popular in Iran and Central Asia during the Safavid period (16th to 18th centuries). The book consists of a collection of illustrations and texts that ...

The battle between Ravana and Hanuman is a famous episode in the Indian epic, Ramayana. Ravana, the ten-headed demon king of Lanka, had kidnapped Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. Hanuman, the monkey god and a devout follower of Lord ...

The White Div was a malevolent and powerful demon, feared by all who encountered it. It was said to be able to change its shape at will, making it almost impossible to catch or defeat. The div was also known ...

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"A Royal Ram with a Gold Chain" was created around 1585 in India during the Mughal period. The artwork is an opaque watercolor and gold painting on paper, with a border that was probably added in the 1700s.The painting depicts ...

Gongsun Sheng is a mythical master of Taoist magic who has left a lasting imprint on Chinese folklore. According to tales passed down through the ages, he possessed extraordinary abilities, including the power to summon the wind and the rain, ...

Sascha Schneider is considered to be one of the leading Symbolist artists of his time. Schneider's work often explores themes related to masculinity, homoeroticism, and mythology, and is characterized by highly stylized and idealized depictions of the human form. His ...

"I have realized that the past and future are real illusions, that they exist in the present, which is what there is and all there is. The idea of time is a social convention, and so, too, is history. As ...

In Tibetan Buddhism, Citipati represents the dance of death, and is a reminder of the impermanence of all things. The dance of Citipati is said to symbolize the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. The Citipati are often depicted holding ...