Author Archives: bjork

Most people associate “dreaming” with an unconscious state that serves no apparent purpose except to access a realm of fantasy and unreal actions.  However, the Aboriginal people of Australia believed that the Earth was actually created in a dream-like state.  … Continue reading →

From black holes, to the theory of everything, present day scientists such as Stephen Hawking are continually trying to find answers behind how the universe and humanity came about. In the west, the science of cosmology has gone through many … Continue reading →

As far as mankind can recall, everyone has lived under one sky, the same sky. But, not every observer sees the sky exactly the same as the next person; rather, they see the sky differently leading to numerous ideas and … Continue reading →

Various civilizations around the world viewed the outer universe and night sky as a home after leaving their lives on earth. The Chumash, a Native American tribe, were some of the first people to inhabit North America. Their rich spiritual … Continue reading →

Ask Westerners about the religion of the ancient Egyptians, and they will probably say that Ra, the sun god, was their supreme deity. It will be unlikely that they will mention other gods, and may even believe that Ra was … Continue reading →

To the average American, Islamic and European cultures may seem distant and unrelated. In the middle ages in particular, one may jump to the conclusion that Islamic culture lacked science and innovation and came from a completely different religious background … Continue reading →

When facing the task of comparing and contrasting two cultures as vastly different as the Mayan and Christian, it is necessary to examine and analyze several key facets of each culture. Studying the symbolism seen in the religions, the architecture … Continue reading →

In the midst of modern-day science and research, the twenty-first century still feels the effects of the historical Greek and Norse cosmographies. However, the cosmologies and their respective influences to contemporary culture vary drastically. While both their cosmographies incorporate mythological … Continue reading →