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Why We Should Welcome the Return of ‘Old Stinker’, the English Werewolf
In 2016, there was something of a folk panic in Yorkshire, northern England, following reported sightings of an eight-foot werewolf with a very human face.Read moreSection: NewsMyths &...
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The Ideal Woman’s Body – a Gift of the Gods?
We all know what the perfect woman’s body looks like. Or do we? Is it Kim Kardashian, with her popular ‘internet-breaking’ big behind, or Marilyn Monroe with her voluptuous movie curves? Is it a...
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The Celtic Goddess Epona that Rode Swiftly Across the Ancient Roman Empire
The protector of horses, mules, and cavalry, Epona was one of the only non-Roman goddesses to have been wholly adopted by the Roman Empire. Often depicted astride a horse, Epona resonated in the...
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Magic Mountains and Sea Serpents: the Secrets of Early Arctic Maps
What comes to mind when you think of the Arctic? Ice, I imagine, polar bears, a barren cold landscape. And most would assume that these associations have remained the same for a pretty long time, given...
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The Mahabharata: Unforgettable Lessons in An Indian Epic of Family Fighting
The Mahabharata (which may be translated from Sanskrit to mean ‘The Great Epic of the Bharata Dynasty’) is one of the two major Sanskrit epic poems of ancient India, the other being the Ramayana. In a...
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Legends of The Sun: From Solar Gods to Flying Chariots
Thanks to scientific discoveries, we know for certain that life on Earth depends upon the sun. But long before scientists even discovered that our planet revolves around it, ancient cultures recognized...
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Creation Myths Hold Hard Facts About Our Ancient Origins
The largest pre-Hispanic civilization in the Americas was the Inca Empire and from their capital city of Cusco, rulers known as Sapa Inka (Quechua for "the only Inca”) controlled a vast territory known...
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Maya: Science Only Acknowledges Now What Ancient Sages Knew About Reality...
Maya is a word which is very familiar to the western world, but very few know what it actually means. It is a word which was used by the rishis (sages) of ancient India to describe the nature of this...
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The Rod of Asclepius and Zeus’s Fear of Immortality
Asclepius was a demi-god son of Apollo who developed such incredible powers of healing under the tuition of both his father and the centaur Chiron, that even Zeus felt threatened that he might achieve...
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The Dogon’s Extraordinary Knowledge of the Cosmos and the Cult of Nommo
France, 1920: Marcel Griaule is a young man who is very well-established in his studies, especially in mathematics. He has recently served as a volunteer in the French Air Force and aspires to attend...
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Nammu: A Forgotten Tale of the Sumerian Mother of Gods
Nammu was the primeval Sumerian mother goddess who gave birth to the gods and created humanity. Despite her extremely important role, much of her story is wrapped in mystery. Some information can be...
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The 1,500-Year-Old Love Story Between a Persian Prince and a Korean Princess...
More than a thousand years before the first European explorer reached Korea’s shores, the Persian Empire was writing love stories about Korean princesses. It’s a little-known story that could change...
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The Legend of Zhuge Liang Seeking a Wife
Zhuge Liang was a famous politician, military strategist, and inventor during China’s Three Kingdoms Period. There are several versions of how he met his wife, known as Lady Huang. The following...
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Beyond a Fighting Game: Unmasking the Origins of Mortal Kombat Mythology
The “Mortal Kombat” franchise is based on a vast mythology. It is not just invented legends but actually sourced from various world mythologies as well. This article will take a look at elements from...
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Pasiphae: Daughter of the Sun, Wife of a King, and Mother of the Minotaur
Pasiphae is a figure from Greek mythology. She is best-known as the wife of Minos, the legendary king of Crete, and the mother of the Minotaur. But Greek mythology has more to say about this...
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Ereshkigal: The Mighty Mesopotamian Goddess of the Underworld
Ereshkigal is a chthonic goddess that is found in the mythology of ancient Mesopotamia. She is believed to have been the Queen of the Underworld and a very powerful deity. This may be seen in the myth...
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Bellona: The Roman Goddess of War and Artistic Muse
Linked to war, destruction, conquest, and bloodlust, Bellona was a mighty figure in the ancient Roman pantheon of gods. As a personification of war, Bellona became quite a popular figure in the arts of...
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Death and Glory: Heroes in Search of Kleos
It was the great philosopher, Woody Allen, who said, “I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying. I don’t want to live on in the hearts of my...
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Xolotl – The Underworld Dog God of the Aztecs
According to Aztec mythology, Xolotl was a deity normally associated with Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon. As a matter of fact, Xolotl was regarded to be the twin of...
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The Saga of Gestumblindi and Odin’s Riddles
In mythology, riddles are used to test the intelligence and wisdom of mortals. They can contain elements of everyday life, but they can also contain elements from lore that would only be known by those...
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