Explore how ancient civilizations (Greek, Norse, Egyptian, Japanese) sought to understand and influence chance, destiny and fortune.
Tyche, the Fates, Kairos, Hermes: in ancient Greece, chance did not exist — everything was divine will or destiny.
Discover Shai, Renenutet, Thoth and the power of Heka. In ancient Egypt, chance did not exist: everything was governed by Maat and magic.
For the Vikings, everything was governed by Wyrd. Discover the Norns, Odin and the magic of Runes to read the future.
Discover the Shichi Fukujin, the 7 gods of happiness, Omikuji and Maneki-neko. In Japan, chance is courted daily.
In China, luck is not just a matter of chance, it's a matter of harmony (the Tao) and celestial bureaucracy. Discover Caishen, Fu Lu Shou and the Jade Emperor.