Christians have traditionally interpreted the famous passage “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s; and to God, the things that are God’s,” to mean that Jesus endorsed paying taxes.

Pax Romana

Pax Romana, the era of “Roman Peace,” began with the reign of Augustus Caesar in 27 BC and ended with Marcus Aurelius passing away in 180 AD. The era is seen as the time of absolute prosperity and thriving not only of the empire, but also people living in it.

Carotta postulates that the historical person behind the Biblical figure Jesus Christ was not Jesus of Nazareth, but the Roman statesman Gaius Julius Caesar, from whose cult Christianity developed over the course of several generations.

typically shown swimming alongside one another, two koi fish represent the duality of life and the balance of opposing life forces. These two koi fish are sometimes portrayed in the yin and yang configuration, representing the harmony between opposites.

If a dead fish is left on your doorstep by a mafioso, it’s a sign to stop doing what you are doing (after a few warning not so subtle warnings) or you’ll sleep with the fish.

It is an homage to the horse’s head in the bed (Godfather) – a threat by an organized crime don to a professional angler or aquarist. The Hound’s brother (Game of Thrones) just sacked the Riverlands again. The cat at that address killed a fish in a nearby fishpond and left it on the doorstep as a present.

If a fish dies (naturally), it probably has sacrificed its life for you. It is believed that the fish takes on something terrible meant for you or your family member. Healthy, active and playful fishes help attract wealth, health and prosperity. How do you keep a fish happy and healthy?