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 - When darkness falls, they rise from burial places and the ocean. They start to march in large groups, and they move until just
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African Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - There are many interesting, and little-known stories told by African tribes. Africa was once home to several powerful civilizations, but sadly today, the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Adapa was an exciting figure mentioned in ancient Mesopotamian myths and legends. He was one of the seven Apkallu, Antediluvian demi-gods, and sages created by God
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - People have observed water and its powers over the centuries and created related myths and legends. The sea symbolizes the water of the "sea
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages - In mythology, Eshu is a spirit (Orisha) of African origin, from the religious traditions of the Yoruba people in present-day Nigeria. Eshu is the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The Saptarishi were the seven great sages in ancient India. Sent by Brahma, the Hindu creator god, these divine and immortal beings brought precious
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - In ancient Mesopotamian myth and legends, there are stories about very curious-looking beings known as the Apkallu. These fish-man hybrids, occasionally depicted with bird
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Ellen Lloyd- AncientPages.com - Have you ever wanted to become invisible? You may have to wait until an invisibility cloak like Harry Potter's is available in the local
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Alulim is a mysterious being in Mesopotamian mythology. Just like the Babylonian god Oannes, he is described as a mermaid-deity. It is said that Alulim
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages. com - In ancient Egyptian beliefs, Meskhenet (Meskhent) was a goddess associated with childbirth, motherhood, and destiny. The goddess was responsible for creating the Ka
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Yuki-Onna, or the ‘Lady of the Snow,’ is an evil spirit (yokai) lurking around and waiting for people lost in a snowstorm. She
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Thousands of years ago, a god-like race of Tuatha De Danann ("children of Dana") came to Ireland. They brought four magical treasures, widely
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Among Native Americans, there are many fascinating myths that describe how life emerged on our planet. One very beautiful myth tells of a
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In Egyptian mythology, Sokar is an ancient falcon god of the Memphite necropolis, located in Memphis, Lower Egypt. It includes the sites of Giza,
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Myths & Legends
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other Native American teachings, the Seven Fires Prophecy comes with a powerful message to future generations. It tells us that we are
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Native American Mythology
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other characters encountered in Native American mythology, Heyoka teaches us valuable life lessons. Heyoka is an entertaining figure; everything this creature does
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Apollo stands as an astonishing force in Greek mythology—his power is nothing short of breathtaking. Imagine a being who could banish every form
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Perperikon is a beautiful ancient site and Europe’s largest megalithic sanctuary. It is often called Bulgaria’s Machu Picchu and sometimes also Europe’s Machu Picchu. This
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com -The Kunlun Mountain was a place of great importance to the ancient Chinese. The sacred mountain was the dwelling place of gods, goddesses, incredible
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The Stikini is a terrifying, mythical creature deeply rooted in Native American mythology, folklore, and oral traditions. Often described as a powerful and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Like many other mythological tricksters, Iktomi finds himself in constant trouble. He is very destructive, primarily to himself. Iktomi enjoys playing games and
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - What would you do if you learned something terrible would happen to you and your family? Most of us would do what Oedipus
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Followers of the Greek party god Dionysus (in Greek: Dionysos) certainly knew how to enjoy themselves. The god Dionysus was very popular in ancient
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Some of the stories we discuss in this article can be regarded either as pure myths or genuine sightings of advanced ancient technology. How
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David Tee - AncientPages.com - The earliest records anyone has of the Japanese myth Susanoo-no-Mikoto appear in the 8th century AD. These records tell the story of the Japanese
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AncientPages.com - The Statue of Liberty has become the most cherished symbol of the United States of America. What we were not taught in school were the truly significant
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - The two Egyptian gods Thoth and Osiris are well-known to anyone interested in mythology. Thoth was ancient Egypt’s most mysterious, highly venerated God of
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Ancient myths and legends tell they came from a distant corner of the Universe and settled on the Earth. It is written that one
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Several years ago, archaeologists unearthed an ancient tomb that contained remains of an unknown woman. She was put to rest dressed in precious clothes
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