Mythology

Mythology

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1 Greek Mythology: Olympian Gods, Heroes, and Monsters Explore Greek mythology — the twelve Olympian gods, heroes like Heracles, Perseus, and Odysseus, and the monsters that … 8 min Start Here 2 Norse Mythology: Odin, Thor, Loki, and Ragnarok Explore Norse mythology — Odin, Thor, Loki, Yggdrasil the World Tree, Valhalla, and the epic story of Ragnarok and the … 8 min Start Here 3 Egyptian Mythology: Ra, Osiris, Afterlife, and the Pyramids Explore Egyptian mythology — Ra, Osiris, Isis, Anubis, the Book of the Dead, the weighing of the heart ceremony, and … 8 min Start Here 4 Japanese Mythology: Kami, Yokai, and Shinto Legends Explore Japanese mythology — Shinto kami, yokai spirits, the Kojiki creation myth, Amaterasu, and folklore that shapes … 8 min 5 Mythological Creatures: Dragons, Griffins, Unicorns, Phoenix Explore mythological creatures across cultures — dragons of East and West, griffins, unicorns, phoenixes, and the deeper … 8 min 6 Comparative Mythology: Common Themes Across Cultures Explore common themes in world mythology — creation myths, flood stories, hero journeys, and what they reveal about … 8 min 7 Hindu Mythology: Trimurti, Epics, and Cosmic Cycles Explore Hindu mythology — Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, the Ramayana, Mahabharata, avatars, and the cyclical nature of cosmic … 8 min 8 Celtic Mythology: Tuatha Dé Danann, Cú Chulainn, and Legends Explore Celtic mythology — the Tuatha Dé Danann, Cú Chulainn, Arthurian legends, the Ulster and Mythological cycles of … 9 min 9 Mesopotamian Mythology: Gilgamesh, Enuma Elish, and Ishtar Explore Mesopotamian mythology — the Epic of Gilgamesh, Enuma Elish creation myth, Ishtar, and the world's oldest … 8 min 10 Native American Mythology: Coyote, Raven, and Creation Stories Explore Native American mythology — trickster figures, creation myths, animal spirits, and the diverse traditions of … 8 min 11 Chinese Mythology: Dragons, Immortals, and the Jade Emperor Explore Chinese mythology — dragons, the Jade Emperor, the Eight Immortals, the Monkey King, and Taoist mythology. 8 min 12 Mythology in Popular Culture: From Marvel to Percy Jackson Explore mythology's influence on popular culture — Marvel's Thor, Percy Jackson, American Gods, and how ancient myths … 9 min 13 Slavic Mythology: Baba Yaga, Domovoi, and Folk Spirits Explore Slavic mythology — Baba Yaga, Domovoi, Rusalka, Leshy, and the folk tales, spirits, and legends of Eastern … 8 min 14 African Mythology: Anansi, Orishas, and Creation Stories Explore African mythology across the continent — West African trickster tales, Yoruba Orishas, creation myths, ancestor … 8 min 15 Australian Aboriginal Mythology: Dreamtime and Songlines Guide to Australian Aboriginal mythology — the Dreamtime, ancestral beings, songlines, and the living spiritual … 9 min 16 Polynesian Mythology: Maui, Creation, and Navigation Guide to Polynesian mythology — Maui the demigod, Pacific Island creation myths, wayfinding legends, and the … 9 min Advanced 17 Japanese Mythology: Gods, Spirits, and Legends Explore Japanese mythology — Shinto gods, kami, creation myths, yokai, and the legendary figures that shaped Japanese … 8 min Advanced 18 Celtic Mythology: Gods, Heroes, and the Otherworld Explore Celtic mythology — the Tuatha De Danann, Cuchulainn, the Mabinogion, and the myths of Ireland, Wales, and … 8 min Advanced