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 - Legend tells of a centuries-old curse that was placed upon Dudleytown in Connecticut. The town turned into a horrible place where people committed suicide
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Biblical Mysteries
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - When God created Adam, who was alone, He said, “It is not good for man to be alone,” so Genesis 2:18 says: “Then
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Völva was a mighty female shaman and seer in Norse mythology. She held an important place in ancient Viking society, and her powers
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Old Norse mythology, the Norns were 'Shapers of Destiny.' These goddesses ruled people's fates, determining their destinies and lifespans. The Norns were the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some prophets captivate us because they are shrouded in a veil of mystery. There are also those who are interesting due to their
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Khepri is one of the most important deities of Egyptian mythology. Khepri was the god of creation, the movement of the sun, life, and
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The ancient Maya believed that the underworld – Xibalba – was a terrifying realm often described as a “place of fear.” In their
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Nidhogg (also Nithog, Nidhögg) is the corpse-eating dragon that lives entwined around Yggdrasil’s foot. Nidhogg is stalking in the roots of
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Little is known about the nature of will-o'-the-wisp. They appear as bright spots, small lights floating above the surface, dancing at night over
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Egyptian beliefs, the soul had three parts: the Ka, the Ba, and the Akh. These three spiritual elements found refuge in the
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Mysterious, magical individuals called 'chaneques' are famous in Mexican folklore; however, they also have a lot in common with the Pukwudgies, only knee-high or
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Karelian-Finnish mythology, Ukko (meaning “grandfather” or “old man”) stands as a powerful symbol of nature’s force and balance. As the deity of
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd- AncientPages.com - In part 1 we discussed some strange ancient flying animals. Were these ancient flying machines or fantasies of our ancestors? We are familiar with
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Since we were not there, we cannot say what our ancestors created, witnessed or fantasized about. When we study myths and legends of
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Ancient Mysteries
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Pyramid Texts represent the oldest known collection of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic inscriptions containing religious texts, elaborate spells (or utterances), hymns, prayers, thousands of
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Many scientists suggest time is cyclical and historical records reveal an ending often leads to a new beginning. Nothing lasts forever, and one
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Japanese mythology, Raijin (Raiden) is one of the eight gods of thunder and the master of lightning. His attribute is a sacred Taiko
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – We continue our journey to the Pacific and listen to the words of our ancestors who witnessed the arrival of strange people who
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com - Sometimes clues to our ancient mysteries can be found between the lines, but we overlook them because we don’t make proper associations. This
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Ullr (also known as Ullr, Uller) is a patron of winter, a handsome skier, skater, hunter, and an excellent archer. His
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Demons are mentioned in myths, legends, folklore, and various religions worldwide. Known by a variety of names, demons and other diabolical creatures represent
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Nurikabe is among the most popular Yokai monster creatures in Japanese mythology and folk traditions. It is a yokai, a mysterious force that symbolizes suspicion and
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In part 1 we discussed briefly why we may have misunderstood some of Plato’s writings. This time we examine yet another possibility and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Iroquois have an interesting legend about a horrifying flying creature that terrorized people for no apparent reason. This was no ordinary head
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Norse mythology, Nastrond (Náströnd) is the 'strand of corpses.' It is the most terrible part of Niflheim, ruled by the god Loki's
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Brokkr and Eitri were Norse dwarves who fashioned magical artifacts for the gods, making them powerful and invincible. In Norse mythology, many stories
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Greek mythology, there is a well-known myth of Hades, a harsh, shadowy place where the dead lived. Hades is also the name of the god
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Slavic mythology, this winged demon is called Strzyga (in Polish). In other cultures, it is the belief known as Strix (Strigoi). Rarely
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Angela Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The first forms of religion appeared in prehistory because humans understood that there are many natural phenomena, such as floods, drought, thunder, and
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