One of the varieties of shamanism is voodoo (Voodoo). Basic beliefs the world is inhabited by a multitude of spirits, loa (from the French loi law), which can be contacted, and receive some help. Sacrifices are laid out on the altar (sweets, alcohol, killed animals, priest) (a hungan, a mambo (woman)), enters into a trance, opens a conversation with the other world, such cults are untied from high morality, are based on the principle of simple trade: you to me, and I to you. Traditional world religions affirm the possibility of having a temporary distance between the act of man and retribution. A believer can endure life all his life, while diligently complying with moral norms and not gain material prosperity. The award is given in Heaven.
Not everything is so straightforward. Working people, patience, patient, loving each other, and Gods, parishioners, as a rule, achieve success in their earthly existence. You can compare the standard of living in, built on the Christian principles of Europe and the United States, and, lets put the Voodoo Haiti, whose inhabitants demand everything at once there is a difference.
European Middle Ages
With the beginning of the Middle Ages, some historians associate changes in the calendar, up to the removal of three centuries from it. It is not so difficult to do this only the monks could write and read, as well as some responsible persons under the kings. There was a ringing of swords everywhere the people of philosophy did not indulge. In the seventh century there was only a little to correct the common, complex and incomprehensible Roman figures. So it is or not, it is still unknown, but it is clear that from the middle of the sixth century to the beginning of the tenth, there is a void in the calendar.
The Eastern Roman Empire flourishes until the thirteenth century, but history and development disappear in it, so that even the laziness of leafing through the biographies of its emperors is marked by provocations prepared for competitors rather than by great, if not always plausible, accomplishments.
At what time and where would you like to go? Ashur? Sparta? Ancient Rome? Where would be nice to your heart, what era will fill life with a special new meaning? Talk about the Time Machine is not at all empty. It, to some extent, already exists, it can be created but for this people should have a conscious aspiration. The person has planned a carpet-plane, a magic mirror, means of air transport and communications have appeared strictly according to these wishes. For any need necessarily there are methods of its implementation. But, it is necessary to prepare the soil. Express an urgent need for such a journey. Preliminary study of the subject of dreams.
People, that is, we, must remember and voice all the ancient languages. At one time I did a lot of work, finding in Wikipedia and other sections of the Internet samples of the sound of ancient words, texts with Russian transcription. Alas, there were usually textbooks and dictionaries for specialists, with numerous rules of conjugation, arranging the endings, syllabograms, and the most necessary and simple things were not found. I do not like the desire of some authors, at all costs get money for their research. Its very specific texts should be given, so that they are read by someone, rather than trying to get hold of.
Something was found. The Babylonian (Akkadian) language is very soft, affectionate, a kind of analogue of the present French, rightly revered by the language of love. Unlike, for example, the Old Assyrian language terribly squeaky, hard, I would say, bony. So the ruler of Mordor, the Dark Lord could speak from the epic Tolkien.
Latin is wonderful. Unfortunately, again, there is no Russian transcription, even the most popular sayings. Authors writing about Medieval Europe, cramming in Latin on behalf of their learned husbands, disdain to give an example of their sounding in Russian. The hint that what they say, it would be nice to do so for the convenience of the reader, causes rejection. In order to get some idea of Latin, you can use a Google translator: this resource is able not only to translate, but also to sound, though without any expression.
Ave, Caesar, morituri te salutant Ave Caesar, moritouri de salutant Caesar, going to death, greet you!
Ave ac vale Ave az (and) viale Hello and goodbye.
Avibus bonis Avibus bonis In a good way (with good omens).
Bacchum Nymphis temperare Bakum (a) him (y) fis tempera Dilute wine with water.
Barba non facit philosophum Barbara non fatip philosopher Beard does not make a philosopher.
In nominee Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti. Amen. In the name of Patrice, this filly at Spiritus Sancti. Amen. In the name of the Father and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen.
Beati pauperes spiritu Beati pauperis (e) spirit Blessed are the poor in spirit
Beati possidentes Beati posside (s) ntis Happy possessing
Bellum internecivum Bellum internet (i) vum War before extermination
Bellum omnium contra omnes Bellum omnium contra omnis War of all against all
Bona fama divitiis est potior Bona fama divitis est pot (and) or Good fame is better than money
Bono sensu Bono senseu In a good way
Bonus ver semper tiro est Bonus of the faith semper tiro est A decent person is always a beginner (its easier to hold an honest one).
Bruta fulmina Bruta fulmina Empty Threats
Cadit quaestio Quidstill quid the question disappears
Caritas omnia credit Caritas Omnia loan Love for all believes
Caro est qui securis est Caru est qui securis est Who is with an ax, thats with meat
Carpe diem Carpe diem Catch the day (time)
Casus incurabilis Incasibillis incidents Incurable case
Causa bibendi Causa bibendi the reason for drinking (celebration)
Causa finita est Causa finita est The question is settled
Causa justa Causa Justa A good reason
Censor morum Censor morum Warden of morals
Ceterum censeo Chetverum chenseo For all that, I think
Cognatio spiritualis Conniato Spiritualis Spiritual affinity
Damnatus est Domnatus est Found guilty
Debes, ergo potes Deibes, ergo poses Must, then you can
Deus conservat omnia Deus conservativ omnia God preserves everything
Dictum factum Dictum Factum Said-done
Dura lex sed lex Dura lex, sad leks Surov law, but the law
Dignus est intrare Dignews es intrate Worthy to enter
Est deus in nobis Est deus in noobis God in us
If you want to get into some country, the situation, the circle of communication, the layer of Time, you need to surround yourself with things corresponding to them. And, even, put them in yourself; knowledge of languages, and cuisine will help.
Unfortunately, there are no restaurants of ancient recipes, I would have found the time to go there to try the Time itself for a taste. Cooking yourself? I was able to produce the likeness of the Lucas sausages, mentioned by Arbiter Petronius in the Satyricon. Dry sausage, crushed, filled with soy sauce, imitating an ancient sauce, created not from rotten rice, but rotting fish. Thats all. You can also add onions and peppers.
To get the famous Mulsum, he is drunk in the TV series Spartacus. Gods of the Arena, you need to mix the wine with honey in proportion from one fourth to the tenth. It is useful to reheat a little, for example, in a microwave oven, adding ginger, cloves and, or cinnamon. This is not mulled wine. This method allows even a cheap packet wine to get a pleasant, softening heart drink.