Forwarded from Mythology Arts
On Greek technology
The Diolkos, an ancient Greek marvel from the 6th century BCE, stands as a testament to the technological brilliance of the era. This paved trackway, spanning around 6 kilometers, was engineered to transport ships across the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs. Beyond its practicality, Diolkos serves as a lens through which we can marvel at the advanced technological capabilities of ancient Greek civilization.
This extraordinary system addressed a geographical challenge, providing a shortcut that enhanced trade and communication between two seas. Boats were mounted on wheeled platforms and pulled along the trackway by animals or manpower. The precision in weight distribution, friction management, and leveraging principles showcased the ancient Greeks' profound understanding of physics and mechanics.
Diolkos also highlighted the Greeks' logistical prowess. Its construction required coordination, planning, and skilled labor.
The Diolkos, an ancient Greek marvel from the 6th century BCE, stands as a testament to the technological brilliance of the era. This paved trackway, spanning around 6 kilometers, was engineered to transport ships across the Isthmus of Corinth, connecting the Corinthian and Saronic Gulfs. Beyond its practicality, Diolkos serves as a lens through which we can marvel at the advanced technological capabilities of ancient Greek civilization.
This extraordinary system addressed a geographical challenge, providing a shortcut that enhanced trade and communication between two seas. Boats were mounted on wheeled platforms and pulled along the trackway by animals or manpower. The precision in weight distribution, friction management, and leveraging principles showcased the ancient Greeks' profound understanding of physics and mechanics.
Diolkos also highlighted the Greeks' logistical prowess. Its construction required coordination, planning, and skilled labor.
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Forwarded from EN EREBOS PHOS
Black Annis the Faery Hag
Black Annis is a faery witch found in the legends. Black Annis is said to have blue skin and iron claws which she would use to snatch children from their houses at night. Black Annis was said to terrorize the countryside of Leicestershire and she once she captured a victim she would skin and tan them and wear the skin around her waist. The people made the windows small so Black Aniis could only get one arm in and when they heard her howl from five miles away they put skins of animals and herbs on their windows to protect themselves.
Black Annis is a faery witch found in the legends. Black Annis is said to have blue skin and iron claws which she would use to snatch children from their houses at night. Black Annis was said to terrorize the countryside of Leicestershire and she once she captured a victim she would skin and tan them and wear the skin around her waist. The people made the windows small so Black Aniis could only get one arm in and when they heard her howl from five miles away they put skins of animals and herbs on their windows to protect themselves.
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The Alchemist who has achieved Illumination, from 'Clavis Artis, Alchemical Symbols from Zoroaster', late XVII century
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