Tag: Opium

The Mysterious Opium Bird

The exact origins of the Opium Bird are difficult to pinpoint, as its presence is found in the myths and legends of many cultures. Some scholars believe that the bird’s origins can be traced back to ancient Mesopotamia, where it was depicted in art and literature as a symbol of fertility and a...

“The Opium of the People”

Marx once described religion as “the opium of the people” which is a commonly cited and commonly misunderstood quote. Many dictatorial regimes have, historically, misappropriated this Marxist argument to justify a violent crackdown on religion in their countries (Eagleton 128). At the ti...