The History of Skoll and Hati: Sons of Fenrir
Mythology of Skoll and Hati Skoll (pronounced "SKOHL"; or Sköll in Old Norse, meaning "One Who Mocks") and Hati (pronounced HAHTEE; or Hati in Old [...]
Mythology of Skoll and Hati Skoll (pronounced "SKOHL"; or Sköll in Old Norse, meaning "One Who Mocks") and Hati (pronounced HAHTEE; or Hati in Old [...]
The Japanese Lucky Cat is known in Japan as the Maneki Neko, which translates to 'The Beckoning Cat'. According to Japanese folklore, and as the [...]
Where Everyone’s Out of One’s Depth, Including Newcomers Written by: Benjamin E. Ruark Introduction to Rural Utopia Thinking of relocating out of suburbia to a [...]
Medieval Japan was an interesting time period. The wealthy aristocrats of the prior age were replaced by Shoguns and Samurai. The emperors and religious rulers [...]
Written by: Benjamin E. Ruark Oh, the layers of inconvenience, discontent, and creeping dispiritedness we’re to endure when dealing with service personnel in many professional [...]
Nordic countries possess something out of the ordinary, separating them from the rest of Europe. Their peculiar spirit and innovative creations make them kind of [...]
There are many different teas to choose from in today's market, and for many, the amount of choices can be overwhelming. Read our tips below [...]
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu or Jujutsu is a style of martial arts which was traditionally used for self-defense by Buddhist monks in ancient times. In the 1900s, [...]
Brewing tea might seem like an easy enough task but there are subtle nuances, which if ignored, can produce a mediocre cup of tea full [...]
Niflheim is pronounced "Nif-el-hame" and relates to the Norse word Niflheimr, which translates to "World of Mist". The word refers to one of the nine [...]