Myths and legends from around the world share stories of amazing gods and goddesses with special powers and unique weapons. Who were these figures, and why did they matter to people in the past?
Stories also mention mythological creatures and mysterious ancient places. While historians, archaeologists, and scientists have confirmed some myths, many characters, creatures, and locations remain a mystery. Still, these myths continue to hold cultural and historical importance for many people.
In this section, we will explore some of the most interesting stories and step into the magical world of myths and legends.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The contacts between King Aegeus (Aigeus) of Athens and King Minos of Crete in Greek mythology were marked by hostility, war, and a tragic agreement that forced Athens under Crete’s rule. One day, Minos ‘
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The forest is usually a peaceful escape from the noise of the human world, but in myths and legends, this place has long symbolized human fear. Countless stories feature evil forest demons, and groves and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – There is a wealth of yokai. Some yokai are specific to certain parts of Japan. This yokai has a snake’s body and a woman’s head. Escape is unlikely after encountering this creature, whose existence is a
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Parts I and II of this series examined ancient sightings and the physical and mechanical descriptions of so-called fire dragons across various cultures. We considered how distant civilizations described similar mechanical behaviors using comparable imagery.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Across ancient cultures worldwide, the trickster often appears as a divine being, a mortal, a spirit, or a creature caught between animal and human. Dwelling between the mortal and supernatural realms, this captivating, unpredictable figure
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In part 2 of our weekly series, we continue exploring strange ancient sightings and the physical and mechanical descriptions of what people have called fire dragons across cultures. Our main question remains: Did people in
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Long before any other groups set foot on Irish soil, the mysterious Fomorian tribe called the land their own. However, they lived mainly in the sea. According to Celtic tradition, this group of beings, described
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Interestingly, there are no cult memories of Heimdall being worshiped, and it is doubtful that any cult of Heimdall existed at all during the Viking Age. Apparently, he existed only in myths. It is possible
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – We all know that sailors must be prepared for inevitable encounters. Nights and stormy waters are dangerous in themselves and require standing attention, as they easily become the grave of those who make a living
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Most people know about King Arthur and Merlin, but there are many lesser-known British characters who also had amazing adventures in strange lands. One of these is a medieval knight who met a clever giant
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Tales of drowned cities and lands lost beneath the waves echo through the myths and histories of cultures worldwide. Medieval tradition whispers of a mysterious realm called Lyonesse, once said to lie southwest of England.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Whether feared or admired, trees have always held a special place in the beliefs of ancient people. We encountered sacred trees in every corner of the world. There was a time when many of our
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Yama is the underworld god who rules hell and judges the dead. A Hindu religious text, the Vishnu Purana, says that Yama is the son of the sun-god Surya; Yama and his sister Yami (‘reason’)
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Grettir’s saga is considered one of the Sagas of Icelanders (Íslendingasögur) written down in the thirteenth and fourteenth centuries. This literary work of the unknown author is believed to include stories of events that supposedly
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Throughout history, Native Americans have shared compelling accounts of encounters with the Star People, whom many tribes regard as their ancestors. Indigenous people are often hesitant to share their experiences with the Star People. However,
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Going against the gods’ wishes can be dangerous, and King Phineus certainly made the Greek deities furious. To the left and right, the winged Boreads rescue Phineus from the Harpies. Credit: Leningrad Painter, Public Domain
