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08/07/2025

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An elephant family is sleeping photographed by a drone 😍 🐘 📸Credit: This stunning aerial shot was taken by Xinhua News A...
06/07/2025

An elephant family is sleeping photographed by a drone 😍 🐘
📸Credit: This stunning aerial shot was taken by Xinhua News Agency / CCTV, highlighting the strong familial bonds and social behavior of these gentle giants.

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Foods : A woman that allows people to taste her food before buying will end up feeding the entire community without sell...
05/07/2025

Foods : A woman that allows people to taste her food before buying will end up feeding the entire community without selling!

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Fine Arts : Ancient Egyptian ideology about the afterlife was deeply complex and central to their religion and worldview...
05/07/2025

Fine Arts : Ancient Egyptian ideology about the afterlife was deeply complex and central to their religion and worldview. The Egyptians believed that life continued after death in another realm, and much of their culture—especially their art, rituals, and architecture—was dedicated to preparing for this journey. Here are the key elements of their beliefs:

1. The Concept of the Soul

The Egyptians believed that a person was made up of multiple spiritual components:

Ka – the life force or vital essence, which needed offerings to survive in the afterlife.

Ba – the personality or soul that could travel between the living world and the afterlife.

Akh – the transformed spirit that survived death and could live with the gods.

Ib (Heart) – believed to hold a person's emotions, thoughts, and morality; crucial in the judgment process.

Ren (Name) – vital for identity; must be preserved so the person could live forever.

2. The Journey After Death

The journey to the afterlife involved several stages:

Mummification: The body had to be preserved because the soul needed it in the afterlife.

Tomb Preparation: Tombs were filled with items (food, clothing, amulets) to sustain the deceased.

Funerary Texts: Texts like the Pyramid Texts, Coffin Texts, and Book of the Dead included spells and instructions to help navigate the afterlife safely.

3. Judgment in the Hall of Ma’at

The heart of the deceased was weighed against the feather of Ma’at (goddess of truth and justice).

If the heart was lighter or equal to the feather, the soul could enter the Field of Reeds, an idealized version of earthly life.

If the heart was heavier, it was devoured by the monstrous Ammit, and the soul faced eternal annihilation.

4. The Field of Reeds (Aaru)

This was the Egyptian paradise:

A place of eternal peace, joy, and abundance.

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Architectural Designs : Temple of Ramses IIFollow EM Digital
30/06/2025

Architectural Designs : Temple of Ramses II

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Fine Art | YORUBA DOOR, DECEMBER 1977.Yoruba doors, crafted by the Yoruba people of Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Bénin republic 🇧🇯 and...
30/06/2025

Fine Art | YORUBA DOOR, DECEMBER 1977.

Yoruba doors, crafted by the Yoruba people of Nigeria 🇳🇬 and Bénin republic 🇧🇯 and Togo 🇹🇬 are a significant form of artistic expression, symbolizing the connection between the physical and spiritual realms. These doors are typically made from durable woods like iroko, mahogany, or teak, and are known for their elaborate carvings.

There is a saying or prayer in one of the numerous expressions among the Yorùbá about the door and its significance, not only as a physical and important aspect of their architecture, but also in their language and culture. It also alludes to its pride of place as perhaps the most decorated element of Yorùbá architecture. From private homes, to the homes of the rich, shrines, and palaces, Yorùbá doors are usually imbued with a considerable array of images and icons that proclaims the owner's identity, religion, occupation.

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The love chair was a device created by a French furniture manufacturer to allow the corpulent British King Edward VII to...
30/06/2025

The love chair was a device created by a French furniture manufacturer to allow the corpulent British King Edward VII to have s*x with two women simultaneously while protecting them from being crushed by his weight.

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Gold rings have been around for thousands of years. One standout piece is the Ashburnham Ring from the time of Thutmose ...
29/06/2025

Gold rings have been around for thousands of years. One standout piece is the Ashburnham Ring from the time of Thutmose III, between 1479-1425 BC. This remarkable ring has a rectangular bezel inscribed with the king's name and titles like 'beloved of Ptah.' It reflects ancient Egypt's custom of using royal names for divine protection. Measuring 29 mm in diameter, this incredible artifact is housed at the British Museum, originating from Saqqara, Memphis.

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Ethnologic Magazine

Ethnologic Magazine is a quarterly publication that promotes works of art from Africa (and her Diaspora) to an emerging subculture of individuals, who have a vested interest in, “The Culture”.

Empowering Africans around the globe to take an active role in becoming the authors of their own history has been a lifelong passion of our founder, Meredith O. Adeyemi, who has an academic background in Art History, as well as, Ethnic Studies. Her vision (propelled by the forward-thinking ingenuity of her team) is to unveil a sophisticated outlook for modern day Africa. Her mission is to create a digital destination that accurately portrays the burgeoning renaissance of Africa's visual arts and culture.