Myths And Legends
Myths and legends from all across the world tell stories of incredible gods and goddesses who possessed remarkable abilities and divine weapons. Who were these beings and in what way were they important to our ancestors?
There are also accounts of mythological creatures and mysterious ancient places. Historians, archaeologists and scientists have been able to confirm the validity of some of these myths, but many mythological personalities, creatures and places are still shrouded in mystery. There is no doubt many mythological beings and places are still of great cultural and historical significance to people.
In this section we take a closer look at some of the most intriguing stories and enter the magical and fascinating world of myths and legends.
Myths & Legends Archive
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - While we might believe we have a comprehensive understanding of ancient religious beliefs in Mesopotamia, certain sacred texts suggest the presence of a
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - As Christmas draws near, children eagerly anticipate the arrival of Santa Claus, hoping for gifts that reward their good behavior. The familiar tale
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A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Throughout history, ancient cultures' visions of the world's origins reflect their rich creativity and imagination. Creation beliefs are expressed through myths and legends, each
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Wild Hunt is a well-known folklore story in Northern Europe. It is said that seeing the Wild Hunt is dangerous because it
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - If you ever visit Sweden during Christmas, make sure to go to the city of Gävle, where you can see a colossal goat
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The motif of a magical artifact as a flaming sword with some supernatural power has appeared frequently across different folklore, myths, and legends. These
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A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Nurarihyon, a yokai shrouded in mystery and of obscure origin, has emerged as a leader among its kind. This distinction sets it apart from
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Imagine a small island standing boldly against the mighty waves of the Atlantic Ocean, which crash and swirl around it. This island isn't just a
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Beyond the realms typically traversed by gods and humans exists the intriguing world of giants. These beings inhabit diverse environments: some reside in
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Across the globe, we encounter myths and legends of catastrophic events that disrupted the lives and worlds of our ancestors. While these stories
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Traditionally, Japanese folklore is rich in various weird creatures, commonly known as ‘yokai.’ All are fascinating, and each has its own style. Many
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge about Ullikummi and Kumarbi is derived entirely from extant Hittite texts and mythological records. These texts are called the Kumarbi Cycle, which
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A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com - "On the Isle of Man, the prevailing belief was that the fairies represented the souls of those who died long ago, possibly before the Biblical
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cedar is considered the most sacred tree in Native American beliefs. Cedar holds significant importance in Native American traditions as a ceremonial plant.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Michabo (Michabou) was the Great Spirit of the Algoquins of - a group of North American Indian peoples who lived in the past
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Japanese Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A Noppera-bo (noppera-bō) is one of many mysterious supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore. Today, it’s time to present a yokai Noppera-bo (”faceless one”) that
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Everything went wrong from the day the stranger knocked on the door. Nothing was ever the same after his arrival, but what did
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Great Smoky Mountains have a rich cultural and natural history beyond their national park status. These mountains span from Virginia to northern
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the Irish lore, the god Ogma (Ogme, Oghma) was the son of Danuand Dagda and belonged to one of the eldest of the Tuatha
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - You’re driving. It’s late and dark. The road is desolate, and you are eager to get home, but suddenly, you see a strange,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Puck, also called Robin Goodfellow or "Hobgoblin," is undoubtedly one of the most popular characters in English folklore. Famous for mischievous pranks and
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - One of the prominent and often invoked dragon-kings in Japanese mythology is Ryujin (Ryūjin). As the deity of the sea, he embodies the voracious
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Inuit concept 'Sila', a multifaceted term encompassing 'the world, the universe; nature, the air, the wind(s), the weather; the place or space outside,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - According to Norse beliefs, our world is inhabited by numerous spirits that play a crucial role in human lives. Norse spirits were revered
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Tricksters – rebellious, naughty, and often entertaining characters – are commonly known in many cultures and appear in various forms in ancient folktales
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The cauldron, or vessel, is a widely recognized symbol in Celtic tradition. It has existed since the earliest recorded times, as evidenced by archaeological
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Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - Astronomy played a significant role in the lives of ancient Egyptians. This is evident in Egyptian mythology, which contains many references to celestial bodies
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A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - The Greek goddess Eris means everything wrong: envy, jealousy, hatred among human beings, chaos, confusion, tragedies, and conflict. Her attribute, the golden apple, was related
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the ancient beliefs of the Inca people, Amaru, also known as Katari, is a god appearing in the form of a creature (usually
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Norse Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In the beliefs of the Norse people, spirits were of great importance. Despite being invisible to the human eye, these spirits could reveal
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Nymphs (in Greek "nýmphē") were long-lived, wonderful female spirits of the natural world who were invisible to mortals but occasionally could be heard by
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Aillén Mac Midgna, known as 'the burner,' was a fire-breathing goblin. He represented the other world and was a member of the magical
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Despite their generally small size, spiders are often feared by many people. The origins of arachnophobia, or the fear of spiders, have been
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - From the beginning of human history, water has held a significant role in people's belief systems. Long ago, they realized that they couldn't live
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Natural landmarks held significant importance in the daily lives and cultural practices of the Pagan Vikings and Norse people. In contrast to other
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Chonchon (Spanish: ‘chonchón’) is a mythical, terrifying bird from the beliefs of the Araucanian (Mapuchen) people who mostly inhabit the Central Valley of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Deities associated with rain have been revered across various cultures and religions worldwide for centuries. Their influence was particularly prominent in Eastern regions and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The ancient Egyptians held a deeply intricate and intriguing perspective on life after death. They did not perceive death as a final stop
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Domestication of wheat in Mesopotamia and rice in India and China laid the foundation for the Neolithic revolution in Europe and Asia. Centeotl
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The dispute between Odin and Frigg has been provoked by their relationship with Geirrod (Geirröd) and Agnar, who were sons of King Hrauding of
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Chinese Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The beautiful legend of the Milky Way's celestial portal is one of many fascinating old stories found in the book Bowuzhi, written by
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to the old Sami beliefs, divine entities and energies are omnipresent in our natural surroundings as well as within our homes. In
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