There are gestures, charms and chants designed to ward off malice in cultures from the Jewish, Islamic, Christian and Hindu to Greek, Turkish and Ancient Roman.

The evil lair is a classic trope used by many criminal masterminds who want to work on their plans for world domination.

This season Dimitra Petsa looked at the ancient Greek myth of Medusa, who before becoming a monster was a gorgon nymph.

But Goliath wasn’t the only biblical reference to giants.

In Russia, omens have been given special importance since ancient times. They were used to judge the weather, when to sow and harvest, and what to expect in the future. Therefore, every day of the ...

As the festival of Holi approaches, excitement is already sweeping across the country. Among all the vibrant celebrations, the spirit of Holi is perhaps the most eagerly awaited.​Though ...

What happens when Gentiles with no personal stake are angered by anti-Israel agendas they perceive as antisemitic, and what happens when they belong to unions that use organizational resources to ...

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Year of the Fire Horse. The horse symbolizes charging forward in life, and many people arrived in Ohio University Baker Ballroom Sunday to celebrate.

The swastika, a sacred Hindu symbol derived from "su-asti," signifies well-being and cosmic harmony. Drawn with vermilion, it wards off evil, attracts prosperity, and seeks divine blessings, ...

Among the zodiac animals favored by the Vietnamese people, the Horse is one of the most beautiful and meaningful symbols, ...