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How Bringing an Indigenous Creation Story to Life Can Induce Awe
In Canada, researchers were inspired by the Blackfoot story of the Human Spiderweb to create a collective practice for 300 ...
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Was Talos, the Bronze Automaton Who Guarded the Island of Crete in Greek Myth, an Early Example of Artificial Intelligence?
One such ancient story centers on the bronze sentry Talos. Forged by Hephaestus, the Greek god of smiths and artisans, Talos was said to have guarded the island of Crete, off the coast of Greece. He ...
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J. R. R. Tolkien Found Inspiration for The Lord of the Rings' Most Important Item From One of History's Most Well-Known Philosophers
Two rings from ancient folklore and mythology seemingly served as inspirations for the One Ring in J. R. R. Tolkien's The ...