The Ancient Art of Mehndi
Mehndi is an ancient form of body art using the leaves of a plant called henna, also known as cypress … Continue reading The Ancient Art of Mehndi
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Mandalas
This month, we are studying ancient India. We are also studying mandalas! In Sanskrit “mandala” means circle. Sanskrit is the … Continue reading Mandalas
Yoga and Meditation
Yoga and meditation are soothing ways to calm the nerves and dim the senses. Yoga and meditation are two things … Continue reading Yoga and Meditation
Chinese Calligraphy
Painting Greek Vases
The month of January is Ancient Greece Month at the Galileo School and as a project, we decided to paint … Continue reading Painting Greek Vases
Drawing in the European Galleries
We spent a lovely evening at the Met drawing in the European sculpture gallery. Ava selected a sculpture of “Andromeda … Continue reading Drawing in the European Galleries
The Ancient Game of Senet
Oddly enough, no rules for Senet have ever been found, either written on papyrus or painted on a tomb wall. … Continue reading The Ancient Game of Senet
Selket: The Scorpion Goddess
In Egyptian mythology, Selket is the goddess of healing scorpion stings and snake bites. She is also the goddess of … Continue reading Selket: The Scorpion Goddess
Neith: Goddess of War and Hunting.
Neith is the goddess of war and hunting. Her symbols are two arrows crossed on a shield. She was said … Continue reading Neith: Goddess of War and Hunting.
Isis: Goddess of Magic, Motherhood and Fertility.
Isis is the goddess of magic. She married her brother Osiris and had a child named Horus. Her magic skills … Continue reading Isis: Goddess of Magic, Motherhood and Fertility.
The Galileo School 