This paper introduces Gaia theory to the general reader. It provides the necessary background to follow the development of James Lovelock's thinking as he originated the Gaia theory by comparison of the atmospheres around Mars and other planets during his sojourn at NASA. Lynn Margulis' contributions to Gaia are also presented and the bases for her collaboration with Lovelock explored. In addit...

The earliest sources relevant for our subject date back as early as the predynastic period, that is about 3000 B.C. In this epoch (and still later), the goddess Neith* played an important role in the Egyptian pantheon. Two attributes are typical for Neith: the Lower Egyptian Red Crown on her head and arrow and bow in her hand. Therefore, Neith originally was not only a goddess of the not (hern ...

Omnipresence and omniscience of the goddess are attested by the variety of goddess-images in the sacredscape of Kashi (Varanasi). The veneration of the goddesses initiated the process of establishment of shrines and temples. Processes of getting in close contact with the divine spirit, spatial manifestations, acceptance and recognition of Folk tradition by the Great tradition, and symbolic expr...

The PN Kammalia-Tarawa in an Old Assyrian tablet seems to be the earliest reference of deity Darawa. Luwian background this is also apparent, e.g., from plural form DDa-ra-ú-wa-an-zi or those texts mentioned CTH 457 and etymological interpretation divine name verb tarāwi(ya)-. Since early Middle Hittite period Darawa found her way into Hattian milieu as a goddess connected with family life, she...