The Etymology of the Weekdays
While it may not seem all that important at first glance to learn about how the days of the week got their names, it is…
The Tale of Izanami and Izanagi
The story of Izanagi and Izanami is the creation myth of the Shinto religion that is told in the Nihonshoki, Kojiki, and Kogoshui, which…
The Peace of God and Truce of God
The Peace of God was a medieval religious movement that aimed to keep the constantly warring nobles of Europe in check.1 The Peace of God movement originated in France during…