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John Bucher

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2019

I am a mythologist, writer, and storyteller based out of Hollywood, California. I currently service as the Executive Director for the Joseph Campbell Foundation. I am also the author of six books and have worked with companies including HBO, DC Comics, The History Channel, A24 Films and served as a consultant and writer for numerous film, television, and Virtual Reality projects.

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Both Krishna and Shiva are sometimes depicted wielding a rope tied in a pasha knot, which is associated with binding souls—and the occasional demon or evil spirit.

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How to Tie Knots That Have Tales to Tell

Humans figured out long ago how to turn a length of rope or cord into something both functional and symbolic.

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