Modern Adoration : The Power of Religion in Healing : Return of the Old Gods.

As a naturopathic practitioner one thing I find that is never taken into consideration when addressing a persons health is that of religion/spirituality and the part God plays in a persons well-being. It is not particularly relevant through which method of practice in which you access these realms, whether it be a particular religion attached to a deity or through a practice such as meditation … Continue reading Modern Adoration : The Power of Religion in Healing : Return of the Old Gods.

Battle of the Gods in Yucatan

Progreso is a port city in the Mexican state of Yucatán, located on the Gulf of Mexico in the north-west of the state some 30 minutes north of state capital Mérida (the biggest city on the Yucatán Peninsula) In May of 2024 a three-meter tall sculpture of the Greek God Poseidon, made of fiberglass, created by the sculptor Chapa Balam Díaz ,was erected approximately five … Continue reading Battle of the Gods in Yucatan

Ayauhtona. Another Poreleaf?

Welcome to my 200th Post. My initial reason for starting this Blog began with a single herb; Papaloquelite. I first came across this herb when I was searching for cilantro substitutions and it was a book by a German chef (Christian Teubner) that introduced me to the first in this family, Quillquina (Porophyllum ruderale) (1). Richters Herbs in Canada has been growing and selling herbs … Continue reading Ayauhtona. Another Poreleaf?

Mascara Mexicana? Mexican Mask?

I think I have answered my own question but bear with me. It’s a process. I like to collect Mexican folk art and amongst my collection I have several wooden masks. I have come upon a bit of a mystery (possibly of mistaken identity) regarding a mask in my collection. I purchased this mask (above) second hand from a woman who reckons she (probably) purchased … Continue reading Mascara Mexicana? Mexican Mask?

Aztec Gods or States of Consciousness?

I have previously written of the mythology (1) of various Aztec deities (2) and even the origin of the word Aztec or if there was even a people known as the Aztecs (3). I recently came across a video regarding Dia de muertos (4) that has convoluted the issue even more. It seems that even amongst those knowledgeable of such things there is even more … Continue reading Aztec Gods or States of Consciousness?