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 – Once the wheel of misfortune has been set in motion, it can be challenging to stop it from spinning. Tragedies have an uncanny tendency to follow each other, and the House of Atreus certainly experienced
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 (E.RI.DU – ‘Home in the Faraway Built’), located in the southern wetlands
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 Numa Pompilius of the 7th century BC would institute eight craftsman guilds
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 supernatural powers to cause harm. No one knows how she did it,
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 souls of the Ashanti people, the living, the dead, and the unborn.
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 carries its own caution—sometimes, the things we wish for can become realities
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’ (Pict) – naturally, ‘painted people,’ was a son of Cing (in Gaelic:
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. Artistic depictions of dragons varied significantly across regions and eras—some showed them
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 be guardians of nature. They are often compared to elves, mythical creatures
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 that the universe is vast and mysterious, filled with wonders beyond our
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 had just escaped had vanished without a trace. Exhausted and disoriented, he
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 square room with a porch upheld by two columns, this space gracefully
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In ancient Norse tradition, weapons were believed to possess magical qualities, and countless Scandinavian myths and legends revolve around gods, heroes, and their powerful arms. Among these legendary artifacts was Skofnung, often hailed as “the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Erlang Shen (or Erlang) is one of the famous gods in Chinese beliefs. He has a powerful third, truth-seeing eye in the middle of his forehead. (Erlang Shen means “2nd son god”), while “Er” means
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In a remote corner of our world, high among the clouds and hidden from most eyes, lie ancient caves that have silently witnessed the passage of time. The people who call this place home have
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – The existence of so-called Doppelgangers and spirit doubles is an ancient and widespread belief. According to legend, a Doppelganger (German for “double-walker”) is a duplicate of a real person. It is someone who looks like
