# classics

After Buddha’s death it is said that his remains were kept in a hidden chamber and guarded by bhuta vahana yan tra––spirit movement machines. These robotic warriors with whirling swords guarded the secret chamber of Buddha’s remains. From ’s

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2022-06-12

Talos the ancient bronze robot portrayed with empathy
audiobook narrated by me = perfect gift for holidays

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2021-11-18

you might enjoy my chapter on Pandora in
curiosity is a much later fairytale embellishment, as is the "good fairy Hope"--neither in ancient sources

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2021-06-30

Illustrations of Ovid's repulsive tale of Pygmalion and his ideal woman statue are so Awkward!
and rightly so

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2020-12-10