Mythra

Writer | Anti-realist | ’ehye ’ăšer ’ehye | Retweets are full endorsements of all objectionable behavior

[Mythra @mythramothra]

Ancient motifs continuing in Maldivian traditional art. A 🧵. Below is the ancestor of the Endless Knot from one of the earliest civilizations of the world, the Indus Valley civilization, preceding the Aryan immigration and Hinduism as we know it today.

[The sunny side of Franz Kafka @AmschelKavka]

I shall continue to spend Christmas sleeping, daydreaming, and idling.

Franz Kafka, 1913.

[Mythra @mythramothra]

@RezakGhoz1 Indeed

[🥾 : Baby of the Day @babyOTD]

Today’s baby is the Valais Blacknose Sheep! — ⭐️

These babies’ personality is more like that of a dog, inquisitive and friendly, and they can be walked on a leash.

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

The old doors of Saudi Arabia are known for their rich decoration. Inspired by nature, they represent the culture & deep roots of the central Saudi region. Decorated doors were an essential part of family homes & a focal point for guests

A thread on the art of Saudi doors…

[The Cultural Tutor @culturaltutor]

Ancient people knew the earth was round.

And about 2,240 years ago a man called Eratosthenes calculated its circumference within 1% of the correct figure... with a stick.

[Ahab Bdaiwi איהאבּ ܐܝܗܐܒ @abhistoria]

On this day, 19 December, Abu Hamid al-Ghazali passed away in 1111 CE.. He was undoubtedly one of the most brilliant, versatile, and controversial thinkers of medieval Islam. Here’s a series of threads on him. 1/

[Ali A Olomi @aaolomi]

Stories of magical items, weapons, and legendary objects are abound in the Islamic world. From talismans created to command the jinn, to the famous flying carpet each have unique origins and lore.

A thread

[Mythra @mythramothra]

@aufgehendeRest @hadi_wyne

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

Every spring roses bloom in the western Saudi city of Taif, turning pockets of the Kingdom’s vast desert landscape a vivid & fragrant pink. In April, they are harvested for the essential oil used to cleanse the walls of the sacred Kaaba in Makkah

A thread on the roses of Taif…

[Bayt Al Fann @BaytAlFann]

From France to Azerbaijan, to Germany to Bosnia, Europe has some of the finest mosques.

The presence of Islam in Europe is not a new phenomenon, with Muslims residing in the continent as early as the 8th century.

Here are 24 beautifully unique mosques across Europe

A thread…

[Mythra @mythramothra]

@Jinjerbeel @snaeakk @idr_labs This guy is memed for saying stupid things but in this case he's right...

[Mythra @mythramothra]

Wt..f... https://t.co/JbvPtis829 via @idr_labs

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@Jinjerbeel @idr_labs Our vibes are really similar...

[weird medieval guys @WeirdMedieval]

a poem written by an unknown irish monk in the 9th century about the similarities between him and his cat named pangur bán

[depths of wikipedia! @depthsofwiki]

this is so funny

[Mythra @mythramothra]

@neiymeeheh In its defense tho, this is a commandment to the Israelites in the Quran.

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@neiymeeheh Wish I could pet em but I can't cos they'll sniff the hakuru on me

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The Persian word for prophet is the source of the Dhivehi word Feythaanbaru.

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@GabrielSaidR Griddy better tbh...