Ideas and Travelling

How often do we watch the stars?  How many constellations can you distinguish? Cassiopeia Constellation is one of the most noticeable constellations in the northern hemisphere. It can be observed all year round by the naked eye. Its ‘w’ or ‘ м ’ shape is quite distinctive. Cassiopeia Constellation has been known for more than 2000 years. Claudius Ptolemy, a prominent Greco-Egyptian astronomer, shared his knowledge of heavenly bodies in the Almagest, the oldest star catalogue survived to this day. Cassiopeia Constellation Myth Once upon a time there lived an arrogant queen of Aethiopia. Her name was Cassiopeia. She had a daughter named Andromeda. Cassiopeia was very pretentious and proud of her own beauty. She claimed that both her daughter and she were more beautiful than any of Poseidon’s daughters.  Poseidon was god of the sea. His daughters were considered to be the most attractive sea girls with harmonious voices. Neither the beautiful sea nymphs, nor Poseid...

The Moon in March What do we know about the Moon today? The Moon is the only natural satellite of our planet. It is approximately not far from the Earth, only 384 400 km separate humans from it. It’s like flying from Moscow, in Russia, to Santiago, in Chile, app. 27 times at a time.  The Moon was formed not long ago after the Earth’s formation. It might be clearly observed at night and it possesses craters which you can also see on its surface.  The Moon rotates about its axis and we may see one and the same picture of it facing the Earth.  Full Moon The Moon has several phases and influences the tides on Earth. The Moon has got no water and, as a result, there is no life. At least, no creature inhabiting our planet would ever survive there. What did our ancestors know about it? The lunar myths include stories about the Moon, lunar cycles and deities. Thanks to the myths we can judge how much attention has been paid to the ...

What is a dream catcher?  Dreamcatcher is an Indian amulet which is supposed to protect a sleeper from evil spirits and bad dreams. A dream catcher is a net framed in a circle willow branch. Native Americans believe that a dream catcher lets positive dreams come through its hole in the centre while negative dreams get trapped in the net and expire with the first rays of the sun.   Dream catcher in the Greek shop Where should it be in the room? A dreamcatcher is usually placed in the bedroom either near the window or above the bed. Dreamcatchers may be decorated with beads and feathers. Nowadays they can be bought or handmade, though some Native Americans do not approve of such dream catcher commerce as the item is  considered sacred in their culture.  scheme of a dream catcher Lakota People's Legend  Long ago a spiritual leader of Lakota People had a vision on a high mountain. In the vision the leader saw an ancient man of wisdom in...