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 Norse mythology, Ullr (also known as Ullr, Uller) is a patron of winter, a handsome skier, skater, hunter, and an excellent archer. His extraordinary skills were often prized in skaldic poetry. He never missed the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – There are many shrines in Asgard and Midgard, but the most sacred of all is Yggdrasil, the largest of all trees. The branches spread all over the world and reach the sky. The tree grows
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Gefjon (Gefion) was the Aesir goddess of fertility, plow, and agriculture in Norse mythology. She also possessed extraordinary mental abilities and, like Frigg, knew the secrets of human fates. The Gefion Fountain (Gefionspringvandet) is located
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Loki, in Norse mythology, is an elusive, malevolent god destined to be the gods’ adversary at Ragnarok, and yet a constant companion to them, especially to Odin and Thor. Thiazzi in eagle disguise, and Idun
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Demons are mentioned in myths, legends, folklore, and various religions worldwide. Known by a variety of names, demons and other diabolical creatures represent dark, evil forces. They are often shapeshifters, and it’s widely believed they
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Nurikabe is among the most popular Yokai monster creatures in Japanese mythology and folk traditions. It is a yokai, a mysterious force that symbolizes suspicion and strangeness. It defines various supernatural phenomena, objects, and bizarre creatures that dwell
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In part 1 we discussed briefly why we may have misunderstood some of Plato’s writings. This time we examine yet another possibility and theory. How is it possible that no one has been able to
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Iroquois have an interesting legend about a horrifying flying creature that terrorized people for no apparent reason. This was no ordinary head of a normal person. The head was enormous, approximately four times the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Nastrond (Náströnd) is the ‘strand of corpses.’ It is the most terrible part of Niflheim, ruled by the god Loki’s terrible daughter, Hel. The grisly Nastrond shore in Hel’s kingdom, located beneath
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Norse mythology, Vali was the god of eternal light and the youngest son of the god Odin. His mother was the earth goddess Rindr (Rinda), a beautiful mortal woman who later became a goddess. Vali –
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The concept of life after death is often mentioned in Norse mythology, and there are several stories about the journeys of the dead and souls in Norse Sagas. The afterlife is interesting because it reflects some
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Brokkr and Eitri were Norse dwarves who fashioned magical artifacts for the gods, making them powerful and invincible. In Norse mythology, many stories tell of how gods relied on magical weapons and other curious objects
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Greek mythology, there is a well-known myth of Hades, a harsh, shadowy place where the dead lived. Hades is also the name of the god who reigned over this inhospitable realm. Hades does not resemble the Christian
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Slavic mythology, this winged demon is called Strzyga (in Polish). In other cultures, it is the belief known as Strix (Strigoi). Rarely known in the male form, Strzyga is somewhat similar to a vampire.
Angela Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The first forms of religion appeared in prehistory because humans understood that there are many natural phenomena, such as floods, drought, thunder, and lightning, that no one could stop or control. It was believed that
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In Colombian folklore, the Patasola (‘La Patasola’) is a female monster living on the summits of the plain. She has only one leg but can move with astonishing speed. People say they have seen her
