The Oldest Idea in the World?
Posted by: Stephen Houston
The association of directions with colors may be the oldest known set of philosophical ideas in the world, transmitted from ancient Asia to the Americas over 10,000 years ago. Obvious Concepts Some concepts come naturally to humans. In several ancient societies, the moon relates to a goddess, and logically so, for menstruation and lunar cycles …
Posted in: Culture & Society, History, Latin America, Visual & Performing Arts