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I don't know very much about this (fascinating) subject. I have heard people link Nazism to Freemasons, which I think is unfair. I also read that Hitler used occult references as a code to deceive others outside the regime, basically to make himself sound unbalanced.

Thanks for the link Rhonda. I like the map and if it had labelled the countries it would be even better. Great site, with lots of other cool things for budding young historians.

Ireland sounds lovely, great food and scenery! Oh and beer too of course. I love the spiritual side of life in India. Believe it or not I started dreaming of it long before 'Eat, pray, Love' brought it into the spotlight. I have a friend who went to a retreat and came back with a wonderful new...

It's that time of year when the post xmas lull makes me start thinking about travelling. I would love to visit India, though I think it would be a better trip when you have a month or more to see as much as possible.

I have no definite opinion about what exactly happened but the whole story is fascinating. I wonder if anyone has tried to exhume the bodies believed to be theirs and conduct tests? (I know this happened in the past but technology wasn't what it is today at that time.)

Rhonda that sounds horrendous! I'm glad she is fine now and recovered from whatever it was. As for the topic of this thread, I don't have any definite opinion but this article is interesting and provides some scientific explanation for what happens.

Sadly I don't have the kind of brain that allows me to create fantasy worlds and figures. I do enjoy creative writing but it is more modern (and often off the wall). I have the greatest admiration for people who can create novels like Harry Potter.

I agree. In my opinion the amazing instincts and abilities of animals are not recognised often enough in most cultures. Do you have a favorite story from Native American mythology?

Those jokesters are likely trying to get themselves into the news by spreading silly stories! I heard one today about a mouse being found INSIDE a loaf of bread. It was a hoax but think of the damage done to the local business accused of bad hygiene practices.

As we begin the new year it seems fitting to consider the hoax stories which may well become the urban legends of the future. I think the various Facebook 'status updates' are a good contender. Here's a site with some more ideas.

Wow it's pretty bloodthirsty, isn't it? (I like that aspect of it, though I wonder how much was meant to be symbolic but has come to be represented as direct facts.)

In Britain there are various New Year traditions that seem to be based in myths about good fortune. One that comes to mind is the concept of 'first footing', where a tall, dark, handsome man should be the first to enter your house after midnight.

I see what you mean but this site clearly indicates the use of some form of gas. Do you think the people who visited were unaware of this? I just read this article which suggests that nobody involved really planned it this way. It's a mystery I would love to solve!

I would like to go to Stonehenge but these days I am not sure how close you can actually get to the main area. It would be a pity to travel there and then be barred from fully communing with the mystical forces around the stones.

Does anyone here read Nordic rune stones? I think they are really fascinating and if you would like to read more about how the writings of the Eddas influenced this development check this site out.

This is a beautiful story, thanks for posting it here. I dislike cold weather and will happily blame the naughty Eros for the winter! (How does this work for countries with no real seasonal differences in weather?)

If you're an accomplished or budding artist you may enjoy these lovely sketches from Roman mythology. I especially like the one depicting Narcissus and will be using it for inspiration sometime soon.

I can see why they would be proud to have this picture on their new style passports. However, it does seem a bit obvious that the nudity would be an issue. in some cultures. I wonder what they will do now, considering it is too late to make any changes.

I have one that I use to take the initial chill off the room when I first get up or come home. I would be wary of using one under a desk though. Goldie, what was it about the heater that started the fire?

I remember trying something like this as a teenager, but we had to say the name thirteen times. I think there are dozens of versions but all are equally scary when you start trying it out. Have you seen the horror movie based on this story? Here's a link to it, if you are interested.