Cats hold a special place in the hearts of people around the world, but their unique bond with humans can be traced back to ancient times. Among the ancient civilizations, none revered and cherished cats quite like the ancient Egyptians. They not only domesticated cats but also esteemed them for their exceptional ability as rat-catchers.
Cats in Ancient Egypt: Guardians, Companions, and Rat-Catchers
Cats in Ancient Egypt: Guardians, Companions, and Rat-Catchers
Religious Automata, Ancient Robots and Miracles: 4,000 Years of Deception
The term “robot” was first introduced by Czech writer Karel Čapek in 1920 in his play “RUR”. Before the term robot was coined, mechanical machines and/or devices were referred to as automaton or automata.
Religious automata have been used for centuries to sway public perception and opinion into a doctrine or other they might not have chosen if it hadn’t been for the ‘miracles’ people witnessed being performed by said automata.
Pharos of Alexandria 3rd Century BC: Wonder of the Ancient World
The Lighthouse of Alexandria, known in Greek as Pharos of Alexandria, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Hermes Trismegistus and The 7 Great Hermetic Principles c. 300 BCE – 1200 CE.
Hermeticism or Hermetism is a philosophical system based on the teachings of the ancient Egyptian God known as Thoth.
Further, we will explore Hermes Trismegistus and The 7 Great Hermetic Principles