In Japanese mythology, the Japanese gods (神, kami) are natural and supernatural spirits or beings that are revered by the people of Japan. They can take many forms, such as animals, humans, objects, and forces of nature. The word kami can also refer to an aspect of the native religion of Japan called Shinto. Shinto…
Most ancient Egyptian gods were represented as human beings with the head of an animal. The animals associated with particular gods represented specific characteristics of those deities. For example, the god Re was often depicted as a man with the head of a hawk, symbolizing his role as the sun god and a god of…
Surt is the Norse god of fire giants. He is said to be a giant himself, and he carries a flaming sword. Surt is one of the most feared gods in Norse mythology, as he is responsible for Ragnarok, the end of the world. Surt is also said to be immune to fire, and he can…
Bragi is the Norse god of poetry. He is also known as the god of eloquence and for his skill as a bard. Bragi is often depicted as a young man with long, golden hair. He is sometimes shown holding a harp or wearing a golden crown. In many stories, Bragi is said to be…
idunn is the Norse goddess of Spring in Norse mythology who is responsible for keeping the apples of youth. These apples allow the gods to stay young and live forever. Idunn is often portrayed as a young, beautiful woman with long golden hair. She is also sometimes shown with birds or other animals associated with youth and…
one of the most popular mythical creatures is Dragons in Greek mythology. They are often portrayed as ferocious and powerful creatures, with some stories even depicting them as evil. However, many stories portray dragons as benevolent creatures. Regardless of how they are portrayed, dragons always seem to stir up excitement and interest. In this article, we…
Minos In Greek mythology was the king of Crete, the son of Zeus and Europa. Every nine years, he would choose seven young men and seven young women to be sent as tribute to the Minotaur, a creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man, who lived in the labyrinth. Theseus, son of…
Norse mythology is a fascinating subject and has been the subject of much debate. There are many different interpretations of the myths, and many different creatures and races are mentioned in them. This article will list some of the most famous Norse mythological creatures and races. Many Norse legends would not become as popular a…
Helios the Sun god, was the Roman name in Greek mythology. In most cases, people portrayed Helios as a powerful chariot driving his fiery chariots (or gleaming horses) east to west. The legend says Helgolos jumped in a golden cup from the Ocean in an encircling river that circles a flat planet. Since Helios was all…
Aphrodite was one of the most important goddesses of the ancient Greek world. She was the goddess of love, beauty, and pleasure. Aphrodite was often portrayed as a beautiful woman with long flowing hair. She was also sometimes shown riding a chariot or holding a mirror. Aphrodite was said to be born from the foam…