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Mythology

Discover the realm of mythology, where ancient legends and timeless tales shaped civilizations across cultures and millennia.

The 6 Foundational Shinto Myths
The 6 Foundational Shinto Myths

The mythologies of the world each have their own creation myths. These are the foundational myths of Shinto, the indigenous religion of Japan.

Amaterasu, the Mercurial Goddess of the Sun in Japanese Mythology
Amaterasu, the Mercurial Goddess of the Sun in Japanese Mythology

Though nobody can say she was not provoked, the impulsive nature of Amaterasu—the Japanese sun goddess—has shaped the world in very surprising ways

5 Famous Operas Based on Greek Mythology
5 Famous Operas Based on Greek Mythology

Composers throughout history have taken inspiration for their now-famous operas from the enchanting stories of ancient Greek mythology.

9 Myths About the Greek God Hephaestus
9 Myths About the Greek God Hephaestus

Discover nine myths about the Greek god Hephaestus, the lame god. Master of fire and forge, he created all the great divine weapons.

8 Important Norse Symbols From the Viking World
8 Important Norse Symbols From the Viking World

While the Vikings wrote very little about themselves, they have left us a variety of symbols that provide insight into their beliefs and values.

How Virgil Made Aeneas an Epic Hero
How Virgil Made Aeneas an Epic Hero

In Virgil’s epic The Aeneid, the Trojan Aeneas is cast as an unlikely hero of foundational importance to Rome and its destiny.

6 Facts About Freyr, the Norse God of Virility & Fertility
6 Facts About Freyr, the Norse God of Virility & Fertility

Freyr, a Norse god of virility and fertility, was extremely popular during the Viking Age but is relatively unknown today compared with Thor and Odin.

Who Were the Legendary Sons of King Arthur?
Who Were the Legendary Sons of King Arthur?

King Arthur is famous as a leader and a warrior, but not as a father. Nevertheless, there is plenty of evidence he had several sons.