Articles, tagged with "legend says that", page 2
09th November 2010
Jobs in Ireland often attract people from around the world. The countryside boasts beautiful scenery and a rich history and culture. You can start your tour of Ireland from just about any place you want. For our purposes, we will start in County Meath wit...
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Author:
KellyWhite
07th October 2010
For years, Mt. Banahaw has been the the center of mystic spirituality and beliefs in the already- superstitious country that is the Philippines. The country is blessed with an abundance of natural resources, so why is that one mountain remain more mysteri...
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Author:
Rich Quiambao
10th August 2010
About Benalmadena
Benalmadena is an outstanding tourist destination on the Costa del Sol. Benalmadena is located very close to Malaga and Marbella. So when you travel to Benalmadena, you can make three wonderful trips. The area of Benalmadena has a ...
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Author:
Adal Bert
09th August 2010
Koi fish tattoos are as popular these days as the animal they represent. Designs are with splashing water, cherry blossom and lotus flowers. The Koi or "dragon fish "signifies the king of all fish in China. Its imagery is shared to the Japanese. The Chine...
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Author:
rudymiller
04th August 2010
The Patiala salwar kameez has its origins in the district of Patiala in Punjab. Legend says that a certain maharaja of Patiala was very fond of the pleated baggy salwars worn with a loose kameez with full sleeves.
The Patiala style suit has evolved since...
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Author:
Anki
23rd June 2010
In Indonesia, especially Java region often connect with the world of all things mystical / supernatural, this is because cultural traditions are very strong in Java.
Here are categories according to the cultural gems of Java Indonesia:
• Agate
Carn...
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Author:
tedisangpemimpi
04th June 2010
Pleasantly located amidst the verdant landscapes of Indrakeeladri hill, on the shores of the river Krishna, lies the monumental edifice that belongs to the holy Kanaka Durga Temple. Presiding over Vijayawada as it has for centuries, the second largest tem...
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Author:
Pushpitha Wijesinghe
10th April 2010
Ancient legends say that Kwan Yin was a young and gorgeous Indian princess who decided to refuse marriage and a life of abundance.
Instead, she chose the life of modesty and self-sacrificing - she went to live in a convent to become a truly enlightened...
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Author:
Jakob Jelling
30th March 2010
Northeast, southeast, and center of Corfu - there's always a beach and the beaches are out-of-this-world. If you are tired of the Caribbean beaches, Corfu should be definitely your next beach destination.
Corfu in Brief
Corfu is one of the most be...
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Author:
Giotitsas
23rd March 2010
Feng shui fish are a very popular amulet. The word "fish" and the word "happiness" sound the same in Chinese. The Chinese often give living fish for the New Year to bring happiness in the coming year.
Fish also drive away misfortune, as it's one of the...
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Author:
Jakob Jelling
15th March 2010
Panettone is becoming extremely popular in the United Kingdom. Panettone is a large, round festive yeast bread cake flavoured with candied fruit peels and raisins which make it taste great and delicious. The classic version of Panettone originated in Mila...
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Author:
johnpal
12th March 2010
Basilicata is a small region of southern Italy with a very short coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea to the west and a slightly larger coastline on the Gulf of Taranto to the east. You won't see too many tourists here, perhaps one more reason to visit this tr...
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Author:
Levi Reiss
23rd February 2010
Why February has 28 days goes back to the Roman times. The year of the Roman times had only 10 months which was based on the lunar cycle, having only 29 and half days. While talking about February, we want to know why Easter falls on different days every ...
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Author:
Tauqeer Ul Hassan
26th January 2010
The ninja cult originated and is based on the romance linked with the lives of spies and assassins in historical Japan. Legend says that in the 4th century a prince, Yamato Takeru a legendary monarch who was traditionally counted as the 12th Emperor of Ja...
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Author:
Tony Hackerott
08th January 2010
The ninja, also known as shinobi, was a mercenary agent of Japan during the feudal ages. The ninjas specialized in unorthodox methods of warfare. The ninja had many functions dealing with, spying, infiltrating, sabotaging and assassinating. They were well...
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Author:
Tony Hackerott