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 troll is a fascinating mythological creature, well-known in Scandinavian countries. They were 'nature beings' because encounters with them usually took place in
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Zteve T Evans - AncientPages.com - The Brujo de Chiloé, or the Warlocks of Chiloé, were a secretive coven of male witches allegedly involved in witchcraft and crime
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Sirrush (Mushrush, Mushrushu) is a hybrid creature depicted on the Ishtar gate in Babylon. It resembles a dragon or a griffin, and it is the
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Zteve T Evans - AncientPages.com - Cornwall, the uttermost southwestern peninsula of England, has a long, fascinating history absolutely brimming with folklore, legends, and traditions. Ancient monuments scatter the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the Olympian Gods, Apollo is the most complex figure in all his aspects. As central to Greek culture, he has been recognized as
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to the Theogony by Hesiod (8th – 7th century BC), Momus was initially an advisor to the Olympian gods. Still, he was
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the shape-shifting magicians of the Celts in Irish mythology, there was once Amergin (Amairgin or Amergin Glúingel), the son of Prince Mil (Míl Espáine), whose
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The existence of so-called Doppelgangers and spirit doubles is an ancient and widespread belief. According to legend, Doppelgangers (German for "double-walker") is a duplicate
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The beautiful and mysterious Tate's Hell Swamp in Franklin County is a natural jewel between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers. Home to many
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - People in Armenia say they are descendants of Hayk (Haic), who was their Patriarch and founder of the nation. Knowledge about the fascinating
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Angela Sutherland - AncientPages.com - There is a mysterious, ominous, and sacred tree of yew among many trees revered by ancient cultures since the dawn of human civilization.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The belief in the Hidden People is taken very seriously in certain countries, like Iceland, for example. Not far from Reykjavik, there is
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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most interesting events in the history of Scotland is the Jacobite Rebellion. Also known as the Forty-five Rebellion, this was
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Angela Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among many tales that survived from the era of northern Pakistan, which was the sacred Buddhist heartland of Gandhara, there was one dedicated
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - One of the most famous swords in the history of humanity is the legendary Durendal, which belonged to Roland, Charlemagne's knightly champion and
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Graeco-Roman tradition, the Echidna is a gigantic half-woman and half-snake hybrid creature. As a tall, full of charm, and beautiful woman from
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The fascinating ancient Greek legend about Jason and his Argonauts pursuing the Golden Fleece is widely featured in Greek literature. It is a
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A water-horse spirit of Scottish folklore is a kelpie. In Scottish folklore, this supernatural horse-shaped creature lures humans into riding it. This behavior
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Who or what was this mysterious creature that could kill just by looking at you? It is described by ancient writers and philosophers
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com - Shortly before Christmas, you can see this little fellow everywhere in Scandinavia. He appears on Christmas cards, in shops, the Christmas tree, outdoors,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Stories of mysteries ancient fish people can be found among civilizations worldwide. Known under different names, these enigmatic beings do not appear to
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In pagan folklore, Holly King presides over the six months of the year following the summer solstice. Celtic myths describe his fight against
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Do you have the courage to challenge supernatural forces? If you decide to do so, remember it will be your own doing. One
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - When darkness falls and the days get colder, we gather around the fireplace to embrace the warmth. In the old days, when there
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - It took several years to fully restore an ancient Tibetan Buddhist Tarna Monastery in Northwest China's Qinghai province. It was damaged after a 7.1-magnitude earthquake in
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Celtic Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The boundary between what we define as reality and the invisible world is thin. To ancient Celts, hidden realms were just as significant as
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to Greek mythology, Laocoon was a Trojan priest who offended the gods. As punishment, Laocoon and his two sons were strangled by sea
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the Finnish version of Hades, Tuonela was the land of death. It was an underground home or city for all the dead,
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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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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many forests of fabulous fame have been mentioned in books and described in classical writings. Myths and legends say that Jambudvipa is one
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are accounts of battles between good and evil forces in every religion. Myths from cultures worldwide offer fascinating stories dealing with benevolent
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Legendary British King Lud is shrouded in a veil of mystery. Did he ever exist? Was he the real founder of London or
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Babylonian mythology, Irkalla was the underworld from which there was no return. The realm of the dead or the lower world was
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like most ancient castles in Wales, the Medieval castle Castell Dinas Bran is rich in history and surrounded by a flair for mysticism. Located
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Chinese Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Over millennia, Chinese people have been influenced by different religious, philosophical, and spiritual teachings, including Confucianism, Buddhism, and Taoism. They historically have had
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Chinese Mythology
Paul Stonehill - AncientPages.com - Chinese and Japanese archaeologists claim they have discovered in China's southwestern province of Sichuan evidence of the fifth ancient civilization, Japan's Kyodo News
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - You may have seen the Maneki-neko several times. Statues of the Maneki-neko are sold in various shops, but not everyone is familiar with
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Angela Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Kali (in Sanskrit, "black") is in Hindu beliefs, the goddess of death, destruction, fear, and horror who destroys ignorance brings world order, liberates, and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Jack o' Legs was an interesting and kind individual who met a sad end. Locals tell his body is buried in the graveyard
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - One of the most intriguing personalities in Irish mythology is Fintan Mac Bochra, the first man in Ireland. His relationship with the granddaughter
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Birds have always been important in the mythologies of many cultures worldwide. Almost all beliefs of ancient people have myths and legends associated with
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Zawgyi is a semi-immortal human alchemist and mystic with supernatural powers. Traditionally he carries attributes like a red hat and magic, a three-pronged
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