cterized by a strong religious symbolism. This festival invokes Pachamama, Mother Earth and Tio Supay, the god of the underworld. These two Andean deities serve as the backdrop for the festivities, which feature a ritual known as the 'dance of the demons' or Diablada. The Diablada represents the ...
arriors in the elementary form of anthropomorphic silhouettes. Specialists have recognized men, but also some dogs, other animals and representations of deities, not to mention drawings of bows and daggers. A mini valley of wonders? The local press, which echoed the discovery, has already labele ...
warrior, and a dwarf, among others) to restore order in the world of humans and ensure the proper functioning of the universe. Even though we are not deities, we also use avatars to embody ourselves in worlds that would otherwise be inaccessible to us. Through these virtual doubles, we might even e ...
ôji. This essential ritual in Japan is somewhat equivalent to our spring cleaning! Traditionally, each Japanese family cleaned the altar dedicated to deities and ancestors to honor the arrival of the god of the new year. Over the years, this tradition has evolved into an annual deep cleaning. As ...
le Valley witnessed the birth and prosperity of a unique civilization, ruled by kings and queens. Ancient Egypt had its own social hierarchy, its own deities, its own mythology, and of course its own writing system, the famous hieroglyphs! Even today, the third most populous country in Africa can b ...
a year of fertility and prosperity. These ceremonies, interspersed with prayers, songs, and symbolic sacrifices, express the Incas' respect for their deities and nature. They are also a unique opportunity to discover the cultural richness of Peru. 4- This celebration is marked by several highlights. ...
