Long before humans carved stone into gods, they carved meaning into animals. In Hinduism, animals are more than just companions of the divine. They are symbols, messengers, and manifestations of ...

Cupid's reputation is mostly kept alive by Valentine’s Day, when Americans see chunky, winged babies splashed across greeting cards and chocolate boxes. He began life as a Roman god of love and desire ...

(The Conversation) — In preparation for the many Hindu fall festivals such as Diwali, Dussehra or Durga Puja, worshipers all over the world will purchase flowers for use in ritual worship in temples, ...