Notices by mythologyandhistory (mythologyandhistory@mas.to)

@JorgeStolfi

There is too much politics around, on every single social media website, this one included.

It IS interesting that 2 countries almost lost it over some crustaceans. That's an interesting fact, and if someone wants to go into the political reality of maritime laws, etc. that's great!

This is similar to the 'Emu Wars' in Australia - that was technically serious too, but life's too short not to see the amusing parts, wouldn't you agree? :)

@JorgeStolfi

I try to post about historical facts that are somewhat light-hearted (usually).

Great informed comment though! Thanks :)

Did you know that #Roman road design included #safety features?

In the ruins of #Pompeii, you'll notice small white stones interspersed with the large paving ones along the extensive roads.

Those white #stones are 'cats eyes', i.e. gems that have a single line of inclusion of crystals of another mineral inside.

Upon light reflective on them (from the #moon), they enable the walker to see that they are still on the right path!

https://youtu.be/74n6TgXbgAQ?si=56oPfp7mG1ENxflN

#history

Did you know that #India has an equivalent to Cupid?

Kamadeva is the #god of #desire. He is a beautiful man, friends with #bees & parrots, & he shoots arrows tipped with fragrant #flowers.

Kama is not fully good, however.

As he stirs lust, he'll sometimes pester wise men, so that they won't become #divine.

When he foolishly disturbs god Shiva, he's incinerated. Goddess Parvati asks for his resurrection, & he becomes a spring breeze.

#mythology

After not having spoken my mother tongue out loud in 8+ years, I've come to the realisation that it's possible to sound idiotic:

- in the language you're meant to know
- the one you're using everyday
- and all the ones you foolishly thought #Duolingo would help you learn during the #pandemic...

Ich hab absolut no idea hvordan snakke flytende tai johdonmukaisesti; λυπηρός.

#immigrantproblems #language #nowords