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The Kybalion — 7 Hermetic Principles
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The Kybalion — 7 Hermetic Principles

The Kybalion is a book based on the seven Hermetic Principles taught by Hermes Trismegistus, also known as Djehuti or Thoth. These principles are the laws that govern and guide every form of life and nature, making them the laws of the universe and everything that exists.

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Het-Heru and the Rainbow Serpent
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Het-Heru and the Rainbow Serpent

This entry investigates the similarities between Het-Heru (Hathor), an ancient Egyptian goddess, and the Rainbow Serpent from the First Australian Dreamtime. Both share themes of fertility, life, death, and renewal and are associated with music and the concept of the great mother or cosmic womb. These similarities suggest a deeper connection between the two cultures.

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Where is my Native Land?
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Where is my Native Land?

This post explores the concept of "native land" and how it relates to identity. It questions whether an individual can have multiple native lands or identify with a land without having lived there. It also discusses the societal pressure to conform to binary thinking and the desire of some individuals to reconnect with their ancestral homes or native lands. The post encourages reflection on one's own identity and cultural connections.

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The Georgia Negro: A Social Study
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The Georgia Negro: A Social Study

W.E.B. Du Bois' The Georgia Negro: A Social Study is a comprehensive sociological study of African Americans in Georgia in the early 1900s. It uses diagrams, maps and other materials to show disparities between African American and white communities, and economic stability created by African Americans despite obstacles.

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