Velleda was a Germanic priestess and prophetess who lived during the time of Roman Emperor Vespasian. According to Tacitus, Velleda exercised great influence during the Batavian revolt, acting as an advisor and seer from a tower. Her authority was recognized by warriors and leaders who offered her a share of the spoils. Velleda’s reputation combined … Read more
The Mikado is the traditional title of the Emperor of Japan. Historically, the Mikado held a position of immense spiritual authority, considered a divine descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu. While the emperor’s political power has varied throughout history, the role has retained significant cultural and religious importance in Japan. The Mikado was traditionally seen … Read more
Kutuktus (Mongolian: Хутагт, Khutagt) refers to the highest ranking Buddhist monk in Mongolia. Historically, the Kutuktus held significant religious and political power, often seen as a living Buddha. The Kalkas Tartars, a Mongolian group, believed in the Kutuktus’s immortality. This belief was so strong that in the 18th century, they exhumed and discarded the body … Read more