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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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Cyclops are probably best known for their massive, cyclopean masonry and blacksmithing. Who were these mythical giants? A first century CE head of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse myths, Bragi is the god of poetry, music, and eloquence, which is a gift that makes a big impression. Bragi does not
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A.Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In our earlier article on AncientPages, we described Pooka, a prankster and a shapeshifter that could take many forms from a black horse to
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thor was the proud possessor of his hammer, Mjölnir because it always served him well. His frustration was great when he awoke one
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Vikings of ancient times were genuinely motivated to fight in battles. Odin's Valhalla was a reward for the most challenging struggles, wounds, and
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Aztec Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Aztec mythology, Patecatl is a god of healing and fertility. He is also the 'lord of the root of pulque,' the oldest alcoholic
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - At one time in the distant past, Tyr was a god of war and a sky god. He was concerned with justice and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Hopi await the return of Pahana, their lost white brother, who will come back dressed in red and bring with him a
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient Norse beliefs, weapons had a magical power, and many myths and legends of Scandinavia are devoted to gods, heroes, and formidable
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Frey is one of the most important gods of Norse mythology. Frey and his twin sister Freya are the most famous members of the Vanir
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Legends say Numa Pompilius was the second king of Rome, but he was not a warrior king but a statesman and politician. Numa
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Epona is the Gaulish goddess of horses, donkeys, and mules. She was one of the oldest and most notable Celtic deities and was worshiped
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Chinese Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Mount Penglai is shrouded in mystery. It is a legendary land that many have tried to locate, but so far no one has succeeded
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A. Sutherland AncientPages.com - We like to sit on a bench under a tree for a moment to remember childhood play or contemplate, and we know living in nature
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the Mayan supernatural world, we meet many gods with very specific attributes and special functions assigned to the gods. Then Maya gods
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse society, rules and laws were expected to be followed. Breaking norms led to an individual being shunned and suffering some consequence.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the most commonly encountered creatures in Norse mythology is Huldra. In Norwegian folklore, there are many stories about Huldra (which means "secret," "covered") and her
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The location of Biringan City is unknown. Ancient legends and myths refer to Biringan City as a mysterious place inhabited by ancient spirits and
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Today's article is about Airmid (Airmedh), an Irish goddess, skilled herbalist, and gifted healer, the daughter of the divine physician Dian Cecht and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are many ancient myths and legends about the creation of different human races in ancient times. In Greek mythology, it is described how
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Polyphemus, whose name means "abounding in songs and legends," was a famous one-eyed giant in Greek mythology. He was the son of god Poseidon
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Freya (Freyja) was a daughter of Njord, the god of the sea, and Skadi, a jötunn and goddess associated with winter, skiing, mountains,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The myth of Orpheus is an attempt to bring the dead to the living world. The death, and its inevitable coming have always caused fear
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Depictions of the mysterious giant Piasa bird can be found on a limestone bluff overlooking the Mississippi. Native American legends tell this creature
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Cherokee recall a white-skinned race that lived on their lands before they arrived. This group of very unusual beings was known as the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The story about Elli is a compelling Norse myth that teaches us many important things. According to Norse beliefs, old age has always frightened humans
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Horses played an important role in Norse mythology, and God Odin's horse Sleipnir is most famous. Still, without magnificent horses like Skinfaxi (Shining
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Skadi (Skade) was the daughter of Thiazzi of the Hrimthurssar, the frost giant who inhabited Jotunheim. Skadi (also Skade) was the wife
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When Spanish Conquistadors encountered natives in Guayaquil, Ecuador in 1543, they were told a tribe of giants once inhabited the Indians’ land. These horrifying
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient belief in Lada, a goddess of beauty, love, and fertility, was widespread in the Baltic and Slavic regions of Europe. Lada -
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the Aesir gods in Norse mythology, the supreme god Odin is frequently depicted sitting on his high seat, Hlidskjalf, in Asgard, the home of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other ancient civilizations, the Norse people believed in the concept of the soul. However, in addition to this, it was also thought
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Belobog - "The White God" (also known as Belbog, Belun) is the god of Heaven, the bringer of good luck and happiness, heavenly light,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Japanese mythology is full of mysterious and fascinating creatures. One of them is called Wanyūdō and its existence is based on thousand-year-old legends.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many Norse legends passed down from generations are devoted to Sigurd (also known as Siegfried), the famous and legendary slaying warrior of supernatural
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Hindu mythology is full of fascinating stories about incredible gods, goddesses, astonishing creatures, remarkable places, unusual objects and powerful technology that can be used
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Seidr is the practice of magic and shamanism. Shamans played a very important role in Norse society. These enigmatic beings were
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Ancient Traditions And Customs
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Blessing of the Bees is a ceremony practiced in modern Ireland in October every year. The tradition dates back to the early Christian
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An Italian humanist philosopher of the early Renaissance, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola (1463-1494), said that the human being is the master of his
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Kalevala is one of the most significant works of Finnish literature. It's a book full of beautiful stories about heroes, villains, remarkable
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Loki is an elusive figure in countless Northern myths, but he is also the most fascinating of all the members of the Norse
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Everyone who came in contact with the magical ring Andvaranaut died and Fafnir should have known better than kill his father and steal the
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