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.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The tale of the Children of Lir is a captivating Celtic legend filled with beauty, even if it is a sad story. The story underscores the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient beliefs, the winds were of divine origin, but not everyone agreed on the place of their residence and lineage. However, many
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient times, people did not know the causes of earthquakes and other hazards. Therefore, the gods were most often responsible according to
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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
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The two bright stars, shining close together, are Castor and Pollux, two brothers who loved each other so much that they wanted to
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Native American Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Depending on the vagaries of the weather and limited rainfall, some areas usually experience periodic droughts, while others receive some more moisture. Farmers,
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Catequil created thunder by striking the clouds with his sacred spear and a mighty club. This Inca deity means even more. The mountain
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Egyptian Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - What is behind the story of Phoenix, the bird of immortality that rises from the ashes? The Phoenix is known in various forms
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - This legend is devoted to Cadmus, who in Greek mythology was the legendary Phoenician hero and founder of Boeotian Thebe, husband of Harmony, and one
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Vikings
A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com - Vikings used several ancient symbols based on Norse mythology. Symbols played a vital role in Viking society and represented their gods, beliefs, and myths. Some
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Some believe the Disir in Norse mythology were malicious, harmful spirits, demons of death, destruction, and war who sought terrible things for the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - One of many impressive and colorful figures in Greek mythology is Circe, a divine witch and goddess of incredible power. She had the ability to
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Bees are among the most recognized insects, highlighted in ancient myths and folklore of many cultures worldwide. Both bees and honey have accompanied
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Japanese mythology has a rich arsenal of tales, legends, and myths. Among them, some describe unbelievable, supernatural, and malevolent spirits and monsters with the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Usually, the Sirens were considered daughters of the river god Achelous, either by the Muse Terpsichore, Melpomene, Calliope, or by Sterope, daughter of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Many have tried to find the legendary ancient golden city of Vineta, but the place's location remains an unsolved mystery. Did Vineta really
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient Etruscan beliefs, there is a strange monster to which many scholars refer to a man because of the animal face and
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Hymir is a fierce giant, husband of Hrod, father of Tyr, the ancient god of war, the lawgiver of the gods, and
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Morgan le Fay – a heroine in Arthurian traditions – is associated with a threatening and intriguing female character. She is a priestess, sorceress
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An ancient myth says that at the beginning of time, there was a legendary king of the Picts, Cruithne (from the Gaelic word: 'An Cruithain'
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The legend of Saint Brendan's island has not died, but this intriguing place raises many questions. Does this mythical island exist? Why does
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages - Many ancient texts, legends, and myths mention sacred old mushrooms vital to our ancestors. Ancient civilizations admired, feared, and even worshipped mushrooms. Because
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - We encounter Hervör in the Saga of Hervör and Heidrek, which originates from the thirteenth century and combines elements from several older sagas.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cupid/Eros is no doubt the most popular of all the Greek gods. Eros's Roman counterpart is Cupid. We believe we know the genesis of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Greek mythology, the Anemoi are the personifications of the winds, and their origin indicates a connection with the elemental forces of nature. They
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A.Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The cathedral-like structure - the least-visited and unique place in the world - is located on the barren and uninhabited island of Staffa, six
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AncientPages.com - From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, through to last year’s controversial film The Northman, Scandinavian gods and heroes have
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Artifacts
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - 'Lamashtu Plaque' (or 'Hell Plaque') was an Assyrian healing device against the female demon Lamashtu and her evil doings. Lamashtu plaque held by
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - We encounter dragons in almost every ancient world culture. Dragons played an essential role in the beliefs of our ancestors and were depicted
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Norse legends tell the legendary Ynglings were descendants of the Norse gods and the oldest known Scandinavian King dynasty. In ancient times, they
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Manannán mac Lir (or Manann) - "son of the sea") - is a sea god in Irish mythology and the Welsh tradition; his
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - A frightening prophecy, battle with dangerous sea monsters, heroic deeds, and strange encounters with a shape-shifting troll are just some of the many
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A. Sutherland - Ancient Pages.com - Gods and other mythical creatures often had the help of magical and powerful objects. In myths and legends, these objects are often forged
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Japanese mythology, we encounter an exciting creature known as Baku, which is well-known for eating bad dreams. Baku - Mythical Creature Devouring Nightmares
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Hermod is a lesser-known Norse God not mentioned often in the Sagas. He is nevertheless a fascinating individual whose adventurous journeys lead to
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Several accounts of the legend about the mythical and highly spectacular submerged city of Ys exist. When reading about this mysterious place, one
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thousands of years ago, a god-like race known as Tuatha de Danann - the people of the gods of Dana as they were
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Hvergelmir (located in Niflheim) is a "bubbling boiling spring." The Norns and the World-Ash. Image credit: Carl Emil Doepler, Jr. (1905)
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Frigg is an early European goddess and a prominent mythological figure in Norse mythology. In Norse beliefs, she was the personification of the sky,
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AncientPages.com - The story of Count Dracula, as many of us know it, was created by Bram Stoker, an Irishman, in 1897. But most of the action takes
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Folklore
Conny Waters - AncientPages.com - By combining written texts, folklore, and astronomical calculations, a team of researchers at Nagoya University, the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, and Otaru
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When the bell begins to toll, Lord, have mercy on the soul.’ - wrote The Venerable Bede, (672-735). In days past, when good
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