Myths and legends from around the world share stories of amazing gods and goddesses with special powers and unique weapons. Who were these figures, and why did they matter to people in the past?
Stories also mention mythological creatures and mysterious ancient places. While historians, archaeologists, and scientists have confirmed some myths, many characters, creatures, and locations remain a mystery. Still, these myths continue to hold cultural and historical importance for many people.
In this section, we will explore some of the most interesting stories and step into the magical world of myths and legends.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Imagine a small island standing boldly against the mighty waves of the Atlantic Ocean, which crash and swirl around it. This island isn’t just a picturesque scene; it’s an ideal grazing ground for sheep, thriving on lush
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Beyond the realms typically traversed by gods and humans exists the intriguing world of giants. These beings inhabit diverse environments: some reside in mountains and wastelands within ancient forests, while others make their homes on
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Across the globe, we encounter myths and legends of catastrophic events that disrupted the lives and worlds of our ancestors. While these stories are often dismissed as mere products of vivid imaginations, many mythological places,
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Traditionally, Japanese folklore is rich in various weird creatures, commonly known as ‘yokai.’ All are fascinating, and each has its own style. Many are loved, and others feared, but all have been part of Japan’s
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – “On the Isle of Man, the prevailing belief was that the fairies represented the souls of those who died long ago, possibly before the Biblical flood, or were perhaps amongst the angels banished from heaven…” 1 As
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Michabo (Michabou) was the Great Spirit of the Algoquins of – a group of North American Indian peoples who lived in the past on large areas of the continent. Currently, they are mostly scattered across
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – A Noppera-bo (noppera-bō) is one of many mysterious supernatural creatures of Japanese folklore. Today, it’s time to present a yokai Noppera-bo (”faceless one”) that looks human but has no face. The word “nupperi“ also ,nopperi) means
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Great Smoky Mountains have a rich cultural and natural history beyond their national park status. These mountains span from Virginia to northern Georgia along the Tennessee/North Carolina border, are steeped in Cherokee folklore, and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In the Irish lore, the god Ogma (Ogme, Oghma) was the son of Danuand Dagda and belonged to one of the eldest of the Tuatha de Danann. Ogma (Ogmios, in Gallic) was an outstanding warrior, famed for
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – According to Norse beliefs, our world is inhabited by numerous spirits that play a crucial role in human lives. Norse spirits were revered and, at times, feared. Land spirits, known as Landvættir, were closely tied
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The narratives surrounding the mythical female demons known as ‘kijo’ express a powerful moral warning: women who choose unethical or immoral paths are believed to risk transforming into terrifying beings that prey on humans. These
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The cauldron, or vessel, is a widely recognized symbol in Celtic tradition. It has existed since the earliest recorded times, as evidenced by archaeological findings, folktales, and myths of the Celtic world. There are typically three
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – Astronomy played a significant role in the lives of ancient Egyptians. This is evident in Egyptian mythology, which contains many references to celestial bodies such as the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars. The ancient Egyptians were
A. Sutherland- AncientPages.com – The Greek goddess Eris means everything wrong: envy, jealousy, hatred among human beings, chaos, confusion, tragedies, and conflict. Her attribute, the golden apple (Apple of Discord), was related to a great disaster. Eris (her Roman counterpart was
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In the beliefs of the Norse people, spirits were of great importance. Despite being invisible to the human eye, these spirits could reveal themselves in various forms, frequently by shape-shifting into animals. The Norse people
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Nymphs (in Greek “nýmphē”) were long-lived, wonderful female spirits of the natural world who were invisible to mortals but occasionally could be heard by humans. But what did these minor goddesses have in common? They were
