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.
AncientPages.com – When most people think about fairies, they perhaps picture the sparkling Tinker Bell from Peter Pan or the other heartwarming and cute fairies and fairy god mothers that populate many Disney movies and children’s cartoons. But these creatures
Conny Waters – AncientPages..com – A thorough scientific examination of a Medieval map may confirm a Welsh myth and offer evidence of the long-lost sunken kingdom Cantre’r Gwaelod. Nicknamed the Welsh Atlantis, the mysterious land was first mentioned in written
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – According to legend, Robin Hood was a heroic outlaw from Nottingham, UK. Living in Sherwood Forest, he was famous for robbing the rich and giving to the poor. The legend of Robin Hood dates back
Zteve T Evans – AncientPages.com – The Chiloé Archipelago, off the coast of Chile, is inhabited by a mixture of Chono, Huilliche, and Cunco people, who brought their unique beliefs and mythologies to the islands. These merged to form a
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The troll is a fascinating mythological creature, well-known in Scandinavian countries. They were ‘nature beings’ because encounters with them usually took place in nature. For centuries, however, trolls were found only in the landscape of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Sirrush (Mushrush, Mushrushu) is a hybrid creature depicted on the Ishtar gate in Babylon. It resembles a dragon or a griffin, and it is the most famous image of this creature, displayed on the walls and gates
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among the Olympian Gods, Apollo is the most complex figure in all his aspects. As central to Greek culture, he has been recognized as a god of music and dance, truth and prophecy, art, healing and
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Simon the Sorcerer (or Simon the Magician) is a Biblical figure and Samaritan religious leader mentioned in Acts 8: 9-24. He lived at the turn of the 1st and 2nd centuries AD and was a
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The beautiful and mysterious Tate’s Hell Swamp in Franklin County is a natural jewel between the Apalachicola and Ochlockonee rivers. Home to many beautiful wildlife species, including rare birds and plants, the Tate’s Hell State
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People in Armenia say they are descendants of Hayk (Haic), who was their Patriarch and founder of the nation. Knowledge about the fascinating legend of Hayk comes from Armenian historian Movses Khorenatsi (410 – c.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – One of the most interesting events in the history of Scotland is the Jacobite Rebellion. Also known as the Forty-five Rebellion, this was an attempt by the House of Stuart to re-establish itself on the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Among many tales that survived from the era of northern Pakistan, which was the sacred Buddhist heartland of Gandhara, there was one dedicated to a terrifying water-dwelling Dragon/Naga, Apalala. According to Buddhist mythology, this water
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – One of the most famous swords in the history of humanity is the legendary Durendal, which belonged to Roland, Charlemagne’s knightly champion and the hero of many French ballads, legends, and songs. Charlemagne’s mysterious sword,
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Graeco-Roman tradition, the Echidna is a gigantic half-woman and half-snake hybrid creature. As a tall, charming, and beautiful woman from the waist below, she was a hideous serpent. In other words, Echidna—described by Hesiod
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Stories of mysteries ancient fish people can be found among civilizations worldwide. Known under different names, these enigmatic beings do not appear to have been ordinary humans. Yet, they provided our ancestors with valuable knowledge
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In the Finnish version of Hades, Tuonela was the land of death. It was an underground home or city for all the dead, not just the good or the bad. In the lifeless, dark Tuonela,
