Memento Mori Jewellery Part I
by Erwin Tschofen
June 4, 2023
Handmade silver memento mori jewellery is a unique and intriguing way to express ones fascination with death and the transience of life.
The t...
Styx and Charon Part I
by Erwin Tschofen
May 26, 2023
The River Styx and the Ferryman are two of the most enduring symbols of Greek mythology, representing the journey from life to death and the cross...
Ossua et Acroamata - An Explanation
by Erwin Tschofen
May 19, 2023
Ossua
The Latin term "ossua" translates to "bones" in English. In the context of memento mori and the study of mortality, ossua can refer to the ...
Intro
by Erwin Tschofen
May 14, 2023
Welcome to our blog about the subtle yet ever-present concept of memento mori in modern life and culture.
What you always wanted to know about Memento Mori
by Erwin Tschofen
May 13, 2023
The philosophy of Memento Mori, meaning "remember that you will die" in Latin, has been a prominent concept throughout human history. It is a reminder of the transience of life and the inevitability of death. This philosophy has been present in many cultures, religions, and philosophical schools of thought.
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