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 – In ancient Etruscan belief, there is a mysterious being called Tuchulcha—a figure so unusual that scholars have long debated whether it is male or female. With an animal-like face and beard, yet often depicted in
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The legend of Saint Brendan’s island has not died, but this intriguing place raises many questions. Does this mythical island exist? Why does it appear on ancient maps if it was merely a phantom island?
AncientPages.com – From Wagner to William Morris in the late 19th century, via Tolkien’s dwarves and CS Lewis’s The Last Battle, through to last year’s controversial film The Northman, Scandinavian gods and heroes have been central to the stories we tell ourselves. Chris Hemsworth in “Thor:
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – ‘Lamashtu Plaque’ (or ‘Hell Plaque’) was an Assyrian healing device against the female demon Lamashtu and her evil doings. Protection plaque against Lamashtu (fragment). Dimensions: 6.40 cm high, 8.40 cm wide, 1.20 cm deep. Photo
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Manannán mac Lir (or Manann) – “son of the sea”) – is a sea god in Irish mythology and the Welsh tradition; his other name is Manawydan. Stephen Reid’s illustration – Manannán’s boat – The
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – A frightening prophecy, battle with dangerous sea monsters, heroic deeds, and strange encounters with a shape-shifting troll are just some of the many adventures mentioned in the Örvar-Odds saga. Written in the 13th century by
A. Sutherland – Ancient Pages.com – Gods and other mythical creatures often had the help of magical and powerful objects. In myths and legends, these objects are often forged by dwarfs who are highly skilled craftsmen and can also provide magical
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Japanese mythology, we encounter an exciting creature known as Baku, which is well-known for eating bad dreams. However, there is also a darker side to Baku. According to tradition, people pray to him at night
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Hermod is a lesser-known Norse God not mentioned often in the Sagas. He is nevertheless a fascinating individual whose adventurous journeys lead to encounters with mysterious soothsayers and dangerous beings residing in the darkest realms
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Several accounts of the legend of the mythical, highly spectacular submerged city of Ys exist. When reading about this mysterious place, one immediately thinks of Atlantis, Sodom, and Gomorrah. According to ancient tales, the city of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Thousands of years ago, a god-like race known as Tuatha de Danann – the people of the gods of Dana, as they were called – came through the air to Ireland. They came from the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Hvergelmir (located in Niflheim) is a “bubbling boiling spring.” According to the Prose Edda, the spring is one of the three significant springs at the primary roots of the cosmic tree Yggdrasil. Ancient fairy
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Frigg is an early European goddess and a prominent mythological figure in Norse mythology. In Norse beliefs, she was the personification of the sky, clouds, and the earth, and the ruler of Asgard as the chief of
AncientPages.com – The story of Count Dracula, as many of us know it, was created by Bram Stoker, an Irishman, in 1897. But most of the action takes place in England, from the moment the Transylvanian vampire arrives on a
Conny Waters – AncientPages.com – By combining written texts, folklore, and astronomical calculations, a team of researchers at Nagoya University, the National Astronomical Observatory of Japan, and Otaru University of Commerce identified, examined, and analyzed specific records for three historical
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – When the bell begins to toll, Lord, have mercy on the soul.’ – wrote The Venerable Bede (672-735). In days past, when good and evil were known to be two sides of the same coin,
