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Fudo Myoo, King of Mystic Knowledge
Fudo Myoo, King of Mystic Knowledge, the Unbreakable, removes all spiritual fog on the way to salvation. He captures evil influences and sunders ignorance with his sword.
Japan, Fujiwara Period, end of the 12th century CE.
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Saraswati - The Goddess Of Knowledge
Saraswati is the Hindu goddess of knowledge, music and all the creative arts. Saraswati is called the Mother of the Veda's and the repository of Brahma's creative intelligence. Saraswati is also called Vak Devi, the goddess of speech. Dressed...
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Applying Knowledge at a Museum
Use knowledge of Greek mythology to identify gods and goddesses. Explore Teacher Created Visit Activities http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/trippack/villa/activities_vsi_activities.html Ancient Greek and Roman Talk Show http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/vsi/vsi_lesson03.html...
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Ancient Greece: Developments in Medical Knowledge
This brief video examines the various developments in medical knowledge and human anatomy.
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John Locke
John Locke (1632-1704) was an English philosopher responsible for laying the foundation of the European Enlightenment. Locke believed that each branch of government should have separate powers, that liberty must be protected from state interference...
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The Enlightenment
The Enlightenment (Age of Reason) was a revolution in thought in Europe and North America from the late 17th century to the late 18th century. The Enlightenment involved new approaches in philosophy, science, and politics. Above all, the...
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The Vedas
The Vedas are the religious texts which inform the religion of Hinduism (also known as Sanatan Dharma meaning “Eternal Order” or “Eternal Path”). The term veda means “knowledge” in that they are thought to contain the fundamental knowledge...
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Scientific Revolution
The Scientific Revolution (1500-1700), which occurred first in Europe before spreading worldwide, witnessed a new approach to knowledge gathering – the scientific method – which utilised new technologies like the telescope to observe, measure...
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Upanishads: Summary & Commentary
The Upanishads are among the best-known philosophical-religious works in the world and also among the oldest as the earliest texts are thought to have been composed between 800-500 BCE. These works are philosophical dialogues relating to...
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Jainism
Jainism is one of the oldest religions in the world. The name comes from jiva (soul or life force but, capitalized, is also given as Spiritual Conqueror) as it maintains that all living things possess an immortal soul which has always and...