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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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Once the wheel of misfortune has been set in motion, it can be challenging to stop it from spinning. Tragedies have an uncanny
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - EN.KI ("Lord of Earth") was the Sumerian water god of Eridu, one of the earliest and most sacred cities of the Sumerians – Eridu
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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. King
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - She is long gone, but the Cherokee have kept the legend of Spearfinger alive. She was an ancient, evil witch who used her
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African Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The golden stool is sacred to the Ashanti people. It is a traditional symbol of leadership and a holy object that holds the
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Have you ever found yourself longing to witness Odin's phantom army and the mysterious Wild Hunt? It's a tempting thought, but one that
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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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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - We encounter dragons in almost every ancient world culture. Dragons played a vital role in our ancestors' beliefs and appeared in various forms.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the mythology of Maya peoples from the Yucatán Peninsula and Guatemala, there are tales of curious creatures called aluxes. They are believed to
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Unexplained Phenomena
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." These words from Shakespeare's Hamlet remind us
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - As he lifted his gaze, a vast black cloud loomed overhead, and thunder echoed around him. The entrance to the underground world he
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In every Greek home, the hearth was much more than a source of warmth—it embodied a profound sense of sacredness. Often found in a
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient Norse tradition, weapons were believed to possess magical qualities, and countless Scandinavian myths and legends revolve around gods, heroes, and their
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Erlang Shen (or Erlang) is one of the famous gods in Chinese beliefs. He has a powerful third, truth-seeing eye in the middle
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In a remote corner of our world, high among the clouds and hidden from most eyes, lie ancient caves that have silently witnessed
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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, a Doppelganger (German for "double-walker") is
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Cedar is considered the most sacred tree in Native American beliefs. Cedar holds significant importance in Native American traditions as a ceremonial plant.
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Native Americans often describe this enigmatic group as unlike any other tribe, advising caution in approaching them. Residing in seclusion within the Pacific
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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 - Curses and spells, whether the result of real events or the product of imaginary people, had a significant influence on the formation of myths
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Apache people, a North American Indian tribe, say they received their wisdom, skills, and laws from a mysterious individual whom they refer
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Northern people have long been celebrated for their extraordinary memory, holding onto beliefs that beautifully intertwine the mysterious and supernatural. Their legends and seemingly
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Shakespeare's "Macbeth" portrays a seemingly honest and courageous man loyal to the king but consumed by power. As he struggles to reconcile this
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Known for her extensive knowledge of astronomy, the Lady of the Stars, the goddess Seshat, played a vital role in the construction of
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - This ancient and enigmatic temple, with its perilous vaults, has captivated the imagination for generations. Legends speak of a curse that befalls those
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The wise Proteus knew the future lived in the South Seas, but he was a loner and, of his own free will, did
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Once, a young and brave king, Aegeus, lived in the small town of Athens. At that time, the city was not as prominent
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Valkyries are depicted as the choosers of the slain, playing a crucial role in determining the fate of warriors on
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Why do the superstitions surrounding this zombie seem to be much older than the creature itself? The legendary and bizarre creature with cannibalistic
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The interplay between good and evil has been a constant companion to humanity since our earliest days, enveloping us in its timeless presence. Ancient
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ancient myths and legends of the Finnish people can be found in the national epic, the ’Kalevala,’ which contains 50 beautifully entwined poems
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Our knowledge of Mesopotamian afterlife beliefs comes from literary texts recorded on cuneiform clay tablets. Cuneiform clay tablets represent one of the most
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Raven was a prominent figure in the myths and legends of many ancient cultures. It was considered a magical and elusive animal that
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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 - No doubt, Tezcatlipoca ('Lord of the Smoking Mirror') was one of the most powerful deities of pre-Columbian Mexico. In the mythology of the
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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
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - A sword similar to Tyrfing is Dainsleif. It was made by Dain, one of the dwarves mentioned in the Voluspá, one of the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Whatever you do, never approach the river, because something exciting, yet dangerous, might happen. Beyond the river lies an intimidating island, from which
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Nabu was one of the most esteemed deities in the Babylonian-Assyrian pantheon, gaining significant prominence later in the first millennium BC. At one
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - If you travel to the Glens of Antrim, a few miles from the seaside town of Ballycastle, in Northern Ireland, you may or
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Ornaments in the shape of beetles are known from the late Paleolithic epoch (10,000 to 20,000 years ago). However, since the Egyptian civilization
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Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com - Sigmund is a notable figure in Norse mythology. He is famous for being the only one to pull out the enchanted sword from
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