Mythology

From dogs to the deer she both protected and turned people into, Artemis didn’t just rule the wild—she was the spirit of the wild.

After being driven insane by Hera and tragically killing his family, Heracles was forced to complete twelve seemingly impossible tasks to atone for his crimes.

According to ancient Celtic cosmology, what did the universe look like, where did life come from, and what happened to men after death?

More than 3,000 gods and goddesses appear in ancient sources. The most important were the 12 Olympian deities, the Titans, and the Primordial gods. Here's a complete list.

Balder was the son of Odin and a true prince of Asgard. But the most important thing the god seems to have done — is die.

Typhon, the monstrous storm giant of Greek mythology, waged a fierce battle against Zeus for control of Olympus.

Yōkai are a key part of Japanese folklore. This article explores how religious practices, mythology, and natural phenomena led to their development.

In Roman polytheism, one god stands out as uniquely Roman with a unique place in the hierarchy of gods: Janus.