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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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Laocoon's story is dramatic. According to Greek mythology, Laocoon was a Trojan priest who offended the gods. As punishment, Laocoon and his two
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - For the Navajo and other tribes of the Southwest, tales of skinwalkers are more than just legends. Navajo people are often reluctant to
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Among the many gods in Celtic mythology, we find Dian Cécht, one of the Tuatha de Danann ("children of Dana"). He is sometimes
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Odin, the Supreme God in Norse mythology, stands as a powerful symbol of more than just war. He embodies the persistent pursuit of
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - No one truly knows when the mysterious figure first appeared near these enigmatic caves. For generations, locals have cautioned against venturing close to the
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Norse legends tell that the legendary Ynglings were descendants of the Norse gods and the oldest known Scandinavian Royal dynasty. In ancient times,
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Irminsul was undoubtedly a sacred symbol for the Saxons, an ancient Germanic tribe inhabiting the area of present-day Schleswig and the Baltic coast.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Mirrors have long captivated the human imagination as their reflective surfaces invite us to ponder what might exist beyond. The sense that there could
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Special Edition no. 1 (Members' only) As our members know, we recently announced our commitment to launching regular special editions that explore a range of topics. Today marks
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Criticism, progress, and laughter are necessary, but their limits must exist. The manner in which the offense is replicated for applause and for
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - An enchanting legend tells that somewhere between the misty mountains and silent lochs lies a secret cave with an unusual pond. This mysterious
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Jan Bartek - AncientPages.com - The story of King Romulus is entertaining because it is an unusual mix of ancient history and mythology. The ancient supernatural element adds
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - This legend is devoted to Cadmus, who in Greek mythology was the legendary Phoenician hero, slayer of monsters and founder of Boeotian Thebe,
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Ancient Mysteries
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Located in the heart of Baku, Azerbaijan, the Maiden Tower is the city's most mysterious and impressive ancient structure. Being 29.5 meters (97
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - According to ancient Greek myth, the goddess Astraea was the last of the immortals to leave our planet as the ages declined. Her
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In ancient Greek mythology, numerous heroes stand out for their admirable deeds, bringing honor both to themselves and to the Olympian gods they
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Many frightening monsters haunt the woods of North America, but none is more terrible than the Windigo (also Wendigo (Witiko), the very incarnation
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Once the wheel of misfortune has been set in motion, it can be challenging to stop it from spinning. Tragedies have an uncanny
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - EN.KI ("Lord of Earth") was the Sumerian water god of Eridu, one of the earliest and most sacred cities of the Sumerians – Eridu
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - Legends say Numa Pompilius was the second king of Rome, but he was not a warrior king, but a statesman and politician. King
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - She is long gone, but the Cherokee have kept the legend of Spearfinger alive. She was an ancient, evil witch who used her
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African Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - The golden stool is sacred to the Ashanti people. It is a traditional symbol of leadership and a holy object that holds the
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Christmas Traditions
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - Have you ever found yourself longing to witness Odin's phantom army and the mysterious Wild Hunt? It's a tempting thought, but one that
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Celtic Mythology
A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - An ancient myth says that at the beginning of time, there was a legendary king of the Picts, Cruithne (from the Gaelic word: 'An Cruithain'
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - We encounter dragons in almost every ancient world culture. Dragons played a vital role in our ancestors' beliefs and appeared in various forms.
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In the mythology of Maya peoples from the Yucatán Peninsula and Guatemala, there are tales of curious creatures called aluxes. They are believed to
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Unexplained Phenomena
Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - "There are more things in Heaven and Earth, Horatio, than are dreamt of in your philosophy." These words from Shakespeare's Hamlet remind us
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Ellen Lloyd - AncientPages.com - As he lifted his gaze, a vast black cloud loomed overhead, and thunder echoed around him. The entrance to the underground world he
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A. Sutherland - AncientPages.com - In every Greek home, the hearth was much more than a source of warmth—it embodied a profound sense of sacredness. Often found in a
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