In nineteenth-century romantic novels, authors often depicted sexual longing through various means to evade censorship laws. One of these methods was the use of landscapes, weather, and natural...
This article will explain how sexual imagery serves symbolic functions in fertility myths and how it is linked to human, ecological, and cosmic cycles. It will also discuss the implications of this...
The initiation of a new shaman is an important ritual that is deeply rooted in indigenous cultures around the world. During this ceremony, the individual experiences a symbolic death and rebirth,...
How are sexual rituals in sacrificial contexts codified to maintain harmony between humans, deities, and nature? This question has puzzled scholars for centuries and remains an active area of...
During ancient times, thunder gods were often depicted as having multiple lovers and engaging in sexual escapades that reflected their power and dominance over the natural world. In many cultures,...
Sexual motifs have been found in almost every mythology across cultures, often related to creation stories. These stories demonstrate the origin of life on Earth through metaphors that reflect the...
Can divine beauty include imperfection, excess, and ambiguity as integral components of sacred reality? Divine beauty is often associated with perfection, but can it also encompass imperfections,...
In many myths from around the world, forests are seen as places of mystery, magic, danger, and abundance. Within these tales, a common theme is the presence of forest deities who possess great power...
LGBTQ individuals are often excluded from religious institutions due to their identity, but they can still access spiritual resources for connection and healing. This paper will explore how some...
Spiritual practices that are grounded in nature and embodiment can provide a framework for understanding the interconnectedness between human beings and their environment, a concept known as "sacred...