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#hinduism #philosophy #literature #historia #cosmos

Secrets of gorilla communication laid bare - BBC News

Scientists reveal how male gorillas tell others how big and strong they are by chest beating.

Redonda: The Caribbean island transformed into an eco haven - BBC News

After invasive rats and goats were removed from Redonda, the island's wildlife has been thriving.

#science #enviormentalism #caribbean #caribe #redonda #ambiente

"The urge to smile may be universal, but when it’s acceptable to – and how it is interpreted – depends on cultural rules. As usual, Darwin hit the nail on the head, remarking that though facial expressions have been hardwired by evolution, ‘once acquired, such movements may be voluntarily and consciously employed as a means of communication."

https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20170407-why-all-smiles-are-not-the-same

#science #smiles #psychology #primates

"One is struck by how weak humans are as individuals, but how strong we are when we come together. Orangutans did not get dominion over this planet, despite their magnificent strength. Our puny, weak human ancestor did, because of our individual weakness, our gregarious nature and the kinds of bonds we form with our own kind."

Near the dusty town of Pangkalanbun, in a clapboard house converted into a clinic, "the Ape Lady of Borneo" has another crisis on her hands:

#birute galdikas #trimates #leakey's angels #primates #orangutan #science #nature #activism

"Japan made itself rich in its industrial era by selling things like cars, TVs, and VCRs, but it made itself loved in those Lost Decades by selling fantasies."

Matt Alt on the allure of Japanese cultural trends such as the Walkman, Pokémon, and Marie Kondo’s art of decluttering.

#japan #culture

Snatched from a beach to train North Korea's spies - BBC News

How North Korea kidnapped unsuspecting Japanese citizens and refused to give them back.

#japan #historia #history #north korea #desaparecidos

Snatched from a beach to train North Korea's spies - BBC News

How North Korea kidnapped unsuspecting Japanese citizens and refused to give them back.

#japan #historia #history #north korea #desaparecidos

Japanese Otsukimi Folktale: The Rabbit on the Moon | Bokksu

Have you heard of the rabbit on the moon? Learn about this traditional Japanese folktale and other Otsukimi Moon Festival celebrations.

#jade rabbit #rabbits #moon #japan #chinese mythology

"A partir de hoy, siempre serás recordado. Te lo mereces por ser tan bueno."

¿Has visto un conejo en la luna? Los antiguos mexicas tenían una leyenda que explica cómo llegó este animal sagrado al lejano astro.

#rabbits #mythology #aztec mythology #conejos

"A partir de hoy, siempre serás recordado. Te lo mereces por ser tan bueno."

¿Has visto un conejo en la luna? Los antiguos mexicas tenían una leyenda que explica cómo llegó este animal sagrado al lejano astro.

#rabbits #mythology #aztec mythology #conejos

The White Jade Rabbit - Legends from the Moon Palace (English) | Shen Yun Performing Arts

Cute, fluffy, and white, the Jade Rabbit lives in the Moon Palace, and is the trusted companion of the goddess Chang'E. Here's the legend o

#rabbits #jade rabbit #chinese mythology #mythology

Five Mythical Islands of the Atlantic Ocean: Your Guide to Summer Adventure | Tor.com

Summer is here and it’s time to take a vacation! But why settle for a mundane location when you could pitch your tent on one of the top five

#history #myth #antilles

China’s Big Bet on Soft Power | Council on Foreign Relations

China is believed to spend billions of dollars to boost its international image, but it has yet to see a marked return on its investment in

#economia #economics #soft power #china #culture #international politics

"In terms of the chronology of Buddha’s life, Herakles/Vajrapani is not on Buddha’s side from birth but reliably appears as his quasi bodyguard from the time of the Great Departure of the young prince Siddharta. Vajrapani essentially means “holder of the vajra” i.e. the thunderbolt; in the reliefs, Vajrapani as Herakles sometimes keeps the vajra and other times exchanges it for the club; in at least one scene he wields both. He is never shown, however, as using it for an attack, let alone a killing; this accords with the relevant texts that mention him as a protector who can threaten and intimidate, but who rarely kills. He does save Buddha from attacks by rival teachers. In the process, the vajra becomes less of an emblem of physical power than the instrument of the victorious power of knowledge; coincidentally – and I am not positing any connection – the same happens to Herakles’ club in Lucian’s description of the Gallic Hercules (that was revived in the Renaissance)."

#buddhism #history #art #greco buddhism #herakles

"Besides, vast usages of vine scrolls, stories from Greek myths, centaurs, legendary heroes like Heracles, Tritons, and cherubs are to be found on the Gandhara relics. Although such extravagant addition could have taken away the basic Indian symbolism, it did not. As an illustration, in a relief from the 2nd century Gandhara, presently kept at the British Museum, Buddha is shown meditating with Heracles (the Greek god of masculinity and the symbol of strength), serving as his protector and assisting Buddha in his objective. Thus arose the concept of Vajrapani, who’s also regarded to be the protector of the Buddha."

Greco Buddhism was neither any newfound religious ideal and nor was it a sectarian practice of the citizens of Gandhara. Rather, it was the

#buddhism #art #greco-buddhism #history #body sculpting #mythology

Rare 1970s Street Photography from Tokyo Published in New Photo Book

“It was just so obvious that it was a kind of science-fiction place—that word just popped into my head looking out the train window at the c

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