Tag Archives: folklore

Louis XIV Asks Riddles IX

Posted on September 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, as you know sport existed even in the 17th century, so I offer you a sportive riddle this time! Good luck! 🙂 🏆🏆🏆 “In a light & green prison I move without rest. At least those who love … Continue reading →

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Voyage de Siam par L’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 VII

Posted on September 10, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a terrible heat goes on attacking us. So don’t forget the ice & other cooling measures suitable for an ordinary 17th century voyage. Might winds return faster to our ship! Aboard the Oiseau, 4 April 1685 “…It is … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles VIII

Posted on August 25, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, a new riddle is at your service. This time it has a military spirit. It contains something that is yet widely used even in our hi-tech days. Good luck! “I have been created for serving Princes & Kings. … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: Last Love in Constantinople

Posted on July 20, 2021 by kethuprofumo

When a romantic novel is meant, as a rule, we imagine a love story with a certain happy end. And what about a novel with a romantic separation? Here is the one written by the genius of Milorad Pavic. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Astrology, culture, Druidry, fantasy, folklore, Literature, Pavic, Uncategorized | Tagged art, arte, civilization, cultura, cultura serba, culture, folklore, Last Love in Constantinople, letteratura serba, Milorad Pavic, Serbia, Serbian culture, Serbian literature, società, society, tarot, Yugoslavia | 10 Comments

Vinicius de Moraes & Toquinho: Astronauta

Posted on July 12, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, I’m glad to present you this old vintage music piece by young Vinicius de Moraes. “O Astronauta” (1962) is a wonderful summer composition telling about searching of love. Enjoy it! Maria KethuProfumo

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Voyage de Siam par l’Abbé de Choisy 1685-1686 IV

Posted on June 9, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, our wonderful voyage continues. Please, enjoy it together with our great guide Messire de Choisy. Aboard the Oiseau, 16 March 1685 “…We sail very swiftly. The sea is heavy but there are favourable winds so it helps us. … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles V

Posted on May 23, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, today I offer you a rather ecological historical riddle. Good luck! “Since I was born I have never rested & I’m extending my chaotic currents in thousand directions. The one who created me pronouncing only two words,obliged me … Continue reading →

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Louis XIV Asks Riddles IV

Posted on April 26, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Esteemed Readers, it’s time for a new historical riddle. Might it be connected with the Easter in this or that way. The topic is not new. I have already posted one about it, so I hope it will be rather … Continue reading →

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Milorad Pavic: Landscape Painted with Tea

Posted on April 24, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Perhaps, it is not good to start with my favourite novel by Milorad Pavic & I should have made a post about his unique bestseller “Dictionary of the Khazars”,but I cannot help it. 🙂 It was my second book read … Continue reading →

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Saints of the Russian Orthodox Church: Saint Nicholas

Posted on March 3, 2021 by kethuprofumo

Saint Nicholas of Myra is one of our main Patron Saints. In Russian he has several other names: Nikolaj Ug’odnik, Sviat’itel Nikolaj,Nikolaj Chudotv’orets/Wondermaker. In the Orthodox tradition he is Saint Patron of sailors, prisoners, orphans.There are numerous reconstructed churches … Continue reading →