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The Purple Earth Hypothesis (PEH) is an astrobiological hypothesis, first proposed by molecular biologist Shiladitya DasSarma in 2007, [1] that the earliest photosynthetic life forms of Early Earth were based on the simpler molecule retinal rather than the more complex porphyrin -based chlorophyll, making the surface biosphere appear purplish ...
Crocea Mors [ fr], formerly the sword of Julius Caesar, captured by Nennius according to the legends presented by Geoffrey of Monmouth. Cruadh-Chosgarach, the Hard Destroying One, sword of Caílte mac Rónáin. Cruaidín Catutchenn, the sword of Cú Chulainn. Dyrnwyn ( White-Hilt ), the Sword of Rhydderch Hael.
Magic. The history of magic extends from the earliest literate cultures, who relied on charms, divination and spells to interpret and influence the forces of nature. Even societies without written language left crafted artifacts, cave art and monuments that have been interpreted as having magical purpose.
In folklore and fantasy, an enchanted forest is a forest under, or containing, enchantments. Such forests are described in the oldest folklore from regions where forests are common, and occur throughout the centuries to modern works of fantasy. They represent places unknown to the characters, and situations of liminality and transformation.
Triple Goddess (Neopaganism) The Triple Goddess is a deity or deity archetype revered in many Neopagan religious and spiritual traditions. In common Neopagan usage, the Triple Goddess is viewed as a triunity of three distinct aspects or figures united in one being. These three figures are often described as the Maiden, the Mother, and the Crone ...
Creationism. Old Earth creationism ( OEC) is an umbrella of theological views encompassing certain varieties of creationism which may or can include day-age creationism, gap creationism, progressive creationism, and sometimes theistic evolution . Broadly speaking, OEC usually occupies a middle ground between young Earth creationism (YEC) and ...
A deer or a doe (female deer) usually appears in fairy tales [2] as the form of a princess who has been enchanted by a malevolent fairy or witch, [3] such as The White Doe (French fairy tale) and The Enchanted Deer (Scottish fairy tale), [4] or a transformation curse a male character falls under. Sometimes, it represents a disguise a prince ...
The Lurigadawne of Tipperary wore an "antique slashed jacket of red, with peaks all round and a jockey cap, also sporting a sword, which he uses as a magic wand". The Luricawne of Kerry was a "fat, pursy little fellow whose jolly round face rivals in redness the cut-a-way jacket he wears, that always has seven rows of seven buttons in each row".