What are gargoyles?
They are statues in the form of monstrous birds. “They can be seen on top of Gothic buildings, in general churches and cathedrals, and were carved in such a way as to disguise the pipes through which rainwater drained from…
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What is macumba?
Macumba is a species of African tree and also a musical instrument used in ceremonies of Afro-Brazilian religions, such as Candomblé and Umbanda. The term, however, ended up becoming a pejorative way of referring to these religions – and, above…
How were they defined and what do the area codes and zip code mean?
CEPs and DDDs were defined according to the development of each region and the geographic positioning of the states. The Postal Address Code (CEP) had as a parameter the socio-economic development of the country and the growth of the population…
Is tomato a fruit?
ILLUSTRATIONS Yasmin Ayumi Yes, he is. Not only are tomatoes a fruit, but eggplant, zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and other foods that we call vegetables are too. Fruit is the matured ovary of a plant, where the seeds are. The confusion…
What is the symbology of the different types of star?
1) Pentagram inverted Unlike the pentagramO pentagram inverted has a more sinister interpretation, as one of the symbols of modern occultism. Based on a design by French occultist Stanislas de Guaita, the pentagram with two legs up, inscribed in a…
How does the scab form?
It is the result of the healing process that occurs when cuts and bleeding occur on the surface of the skin. Even the most innocent scratch can break through the top layers and trigger the process. Protected by the scab,…
What is shamanism?
– (Tom Belly/Strange World) Reader Question Robson Vilanova Island, Sao Sepe, RSEdition Felipe van Deursen It is an ancestral practice that seeks to establish a connection with the sacred. It is not a religion, as there are no canonical books…
What is the “caxangá”, that Job’s slaves played?
Caxangá has several meanings, but not a game. It can be a crustacean (similar to a crab), a hat worn by sailors, and there is even an indigenous definition: according to the Tupi-Guarani-Portuguese Dictionary, by Francisco da Silveira Bueno, caxangá…
The 10 most important philosophers in history
From Aristotle’s ethics to Nietzsche’s Superman, learn about some of history’s most influential thinkers and the ideas they preached. 10. FRIEDRICH NIETZSCHE ORIGIN rocken, germany LIFE 1844-1900 MAIN WORK Thus Spoke Zarathustra A scathing critic of the idea of God’s…
Who was Alexander the Great?
He was an important king of Macedonia, who lived in the 4th century BC In just 33 years of life, Alexander the Great – also known as Alexander the Great or Alexander III – formed a huge empire, which stretched…