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 [...]
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The Legend of the Japanese Lucky Cat
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 [...]
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11, 2020
Escaping to Rural Utopia?
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 [...]
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11, 2020
The Three Classical Japanese Arts of Refinement
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 [...]
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10, 2020
Ubiquity of the Unapologetic
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 [...]
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08, 2020
7 Things to Know When Visiting Copenhagen
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 [...]
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07, 2020
How to Select the Perfect Tea
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 [...]
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05, 2020
Japanese Jiu-Jitsu: History, Evolution, and Success
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, [...]
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05, 2020
How To Properly Brew Tea
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 [...]
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01, 2020
Niflheim
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 [...]