20 Fascinating Creatures of Norse Mythology
Introduction In popular culture and fantasy genre, we are accustomed to depictions of undead, dragons, elves, and dwarves. Interestingly, most of these creatures have their…
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Quetzalcoatl: Mythology of the Aztec Feathered Serpent God
Introduction Quetzalcoatl is arguably (and rather uniquely) the most renowned of all mythical entities from Aztec mythology, whose legacy has survived the rigors of time…
12 Important Ancient Mesopotamian Gods And Goddesses
Introduction – Ancient Mesopotamia and its Gods When it comes to the early historical scope of Mesopotamia, there were no singular factions or political entities…
Minotaur: The Powerful Bull-Headed Monster from Mythology
ContentsEtymology and Names The Myth of Minotaur The Origins of Minos The Wrath of Poseidon Minotaur’s BirthThe LabyrinthMinos’ Revenge on the Athenians The Deadly Mission…
15 Commonly Used English Words With Fascinating Mythological Origins
Introduction Previously, we had talked about common English words with compelling historical origins that you may have missed out on from the annals of popular culture….
15 Strangest ‘Hybrid’ Mythical Creatures From Around The World
Previously, we talked about bizarre mythological monsters and impressive dragons you may have missed out on from popular media like television shows and movies. Well, this time…
20 Fascinating Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses
Introduction to the Gods of Ancient Egypt – The early stages of ancient Egyptian history and mythology were presumably influenced by the natural surroundings and events affecting…
15 Awe-Inspiring Hindu Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction While considered one of the ancient mythologies in the world, Hindu mythology is distinct from its other historical counterparts. That is because the extensive…
12 Major Aztec Gods and Goddesses You Should Know About
Introduction The very term ‘Aztec’ has a mythological lineage since it is derived from Aztlan (or ‘Place of Whiteness’ in connotative meaning), the mythical place of origin…
10 Mythical Dragons from Different Cultures You Should Know About
Among all legendary creatures, the dragons (derived from Greek δράκων or drákōn) have taken their unique place among the pedestals of mythological accounts as well as present-day…
