Norse Mythology Ymir: The God of Chaos and Creativity
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Norse Mythology Ymir: The God of Chaos and Creativity

Ymir is the origins giant closely related to Norse creation myths, as well as the beginning of the new world. He was nourished by cosmic cows and his body parts were used in the construction of the universe. He gets his offspring by himself, a descendant of his father, having been the mother of Odin. Odin and his…

A Brief History of Elves in Norse Mythology
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A Brief History of Elves in Norse Mythology

Norse mythology is full of fascinating and powerful beings, including elves. In this article, we’ll take a look at what elves are, their role in Norse mythology, and how they’re represented in popular culture today. Elves are often thought of as small, delicate creatures with pointy ears. However, in Norse mythology, elves were tall and beautiful, with fair…

A Comprehensive List of Japanese Gods and Goddesses
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A Comprehensive List of Japanese Gods and Goddesses

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…

Have You Heard of All These Egyptian Gods?
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Have You Heard of All These Egyptian Gods?

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…