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.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In ancient times, the seven men were sentenced to death and sent into a certain cave. The cave was sealed off, and the incident was forgotten. A farmer came across the cave some hundred years
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Odin is probably the most complex figure of all the Norse Gods. In the Norse pantheon, Odin is considered ‘Allfather’ and ruler of Asgard, but he was never entirely trusted. The supreme Odin was described among
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’ is not the earliest literary source to mention Gilgamesh, the fifth ruler of Uruk and a demigod whose superhuman strength enabled him to build the city’s defensive walls. According to the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Lemminkainen is a prominent figure in Finnish mythology. He is a handsome young man, a hero, but also a frivolous, ostentatious character with a liking for women and battles. Lemminkainen is one of the heroes of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – There are many different versions of the creation myth. In Norse mythology, Odin and his two brothers, Vili and Vé, were walking along the beach when they found two lifeless tree trunks, one from an
AncientPages.com – Is the story of the ancient Chinese ‘Great Flood’ really true? Scientists are convinced the event is real and they have now found evidence of one of the largest known floods to have happened on Earth during the past
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The name ‘Bes’ is related to the Egyptian dwarf god, a grotesque figure who protects against snakes, misfortune, and evil spirits. The same name ‘Bes’ has also been used to refer to several deities and
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Orang Bunian are mysterious, invisible “Whistle People” living in the forests. In Malay folklore, the Whistle People are believed to be forest spirits responsible for many mysterious disappearances in the forests. Forests have played
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Illapa (aka Apu Illapu, Ilyap’a, Katoylla) is considered by many as one of the most important deities in the Inca pantheon. Staty av Pachacutiq i Machupicchu Pueblo i Peru. Image credit: Elemaki – CC BY 2.5 He
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Eight Immortals in Chinese mythology are said to know the secrets of nature. These beings are regarded as superhumans who control all aspects of life. Each immortal’s power can be transferred to an energy
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Our quest for the legendary Tree of Life takes us to a place in Mesopotamia that is sometimes referred to as the Grove of Eridu. The Grove of Eridu is one of the most ancient forests
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Ancient Scottish legends tell of mysterious supernatural sea creatures called the Blue Men of the Minch. These odd beings were half-humanoid and half-mermen and used to frighten many sailors who attempted to cross one of
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The legend of Prester John arose during the Crusades, when European Christians hoped to regain the Holy Land (Palestine) from the Muslims. Preste” as the Emperor of Ethiopia, enthroned on a map of East Africa
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ancient Tintagel Castle has quite spectacular natural topography, particularly the eroded neck of land dividing the island from the mainland. Located on both sides of the chasm, the castle experienced centuries-long erosion that practically ‘consumed’ many
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Do all living beings have a soul? What happens to the soul after death? For as long as anyone remembers, these questions have occupied the minds of some of the world’s greatest philosophers and scientists.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The Etruscans had many prophets, and Tages was the most important among them. The Etruscan religion was based on the idea that the destiny of man was entirely determined by the moods of the many
