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Meng Po孟婆 - Goddess of forgetfulness in the underworld
In Chinese mythology, Meng Po孟婆 is the goddess of forgetfulness in the underworld. She stands on the bridge called Nai He which connects the past life & the next life, serving a special soup for every soul. The soup was called the "Five-Flavoured Tea of Forgetfulness" , which was made by the tears that souls shed in their life, both sweet & bitter. After drinking the soup, the soul’s memory would be erased & enter into reincarnation. Art By Japanese artist Shiori Matsuura 松浦栞
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Been maintaining pen-friendships via sporadic emails with a few of the long time readers of my blog for many years. It is a source of joy and wonder. Thank you! Don't hesitate, reach out.
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THE GRAND Araucanian Wars (1541-1883) IN THE Kingdom Of Chile (PDF)
Mapuche tree branch telegraphs used during their 16th century revolt against the Spanish (as well as other secretive and long-distance communication)
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Research trip to Isfahan to observe the Venus transit of 1874, Gustav Fritsch third from left
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Futurism is a distraction for those too scared to simply relax & perceive what is unfolding here & now.
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We're inventing extremely complex machines that simulate the human mind using giant arrays of crystalline silicon that use enormous amounts of electricity... Mainly just so we don't have to be alone with our thoughts for 5min and don't have to tell someone "I love you". Magical
Art: Your manias become science - by Barbara Kruger (1981) - #ML #Emotion #Culture #Ideas
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"Ecological culture in Chinese traditional Mountain and Water painting"
Art: 王蒙Wang Meng 《具区林屋图》纸 Forest Grotto in Juqu (1378)
