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“Is He Dead, Alive, or in Between?”

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From the Nasca province (ancient Peru).Strange question, isn't it? I mean, someone is either dead or alive. Right?Not for the folks who lived in the ancient Americas. They believed there was an "in between" state--a spirit world where shamans traveled to obtain information that would help or heal their people in the living world.Dr. Rebecca Stone, curator of the ancient … [Read more...] about “Is He Dead, Alive, or in Between?”

Apophis Lives! Coming Face-to-Face with the Egyptian God of Destruction

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Ancient Egyptians feared Apophis--the snake demon of destruction--with a depth we can hardly even imagine. The dreadful snake-beast represented the utter obliteration of everything everywhere--all light, all life, all hope.  They expressed this fear of the snake monster with stories: Every night, Apophis tried to devour the sun during it's journey through the dark lands. … [Read more...] about Apophis Lives! Coming Face-to-Face with the Egyptian God of Destruction

When Anubis Speaks, Y’all Better Listen!

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From Antoine Revoy's book, Haunted Houses.I've got two projects in the works right now. One is a YA novel (edited by the fabulous Cheryl Klein and set to release in 2014) and the other is a midgrade creative nonfiction book called, Anubis Speaks! A Personal Tour of the Egyptian Dark Lands (edited by the fabulous Larry Rosler and due out in 2013).Anubis Speaks! is being … [Read more...] about When Anubis Speaks, Y’all Better Listen!