She is usually interpreted as Freyja and the act is generally considered to initiate a battle between...
Mythology
In the Völsunga saga, the cursed ring of Andvari brings the doom of the hero Sigurd from...
There were many different Giants, some having more prominent roles in mythology than others. Introduction In Greek mythology,...
Romans created a link between their history and the Trojan War by associating a hero from the...
The hero’s grave and shrine are the principal features of the cult. However, there are exceptions with...
The sun was at once a creator, judge, emperor, and predator; its image refracted through the prism...
Interpretations that suggest Ragnarøk motifs in Viking age iconography. Introduction Despite its character of being a well-known...
The ancient Maya thought that reality was not static but ever-changing. There were no strict boundaries between...
It illustrates how pseudoscientific beliefs were woven into the most fundamental human experiences. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic...
From ancient Greece to modern-day TikTok witchcraft, the world of witches has been a changing one. Introduction...
A about love, art, gender, autonomy, and the human condition. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction The...
Whatever purpose the song served, it was clearly popular as many copies have been found. Introduction The Song...
Talos stands as a compelling ancient precursor to artificial intelligence. By Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Throughout...
These tales recur in the myths and legends of many Indo-European cultures. Medieval Nordic vernaculars routinely use...
Mystery cults were a supplement to traditional Greco-Roman religious practices. Introduction Mystery Cults, or mystery religions, were ancient...
He was likely a pre-Hellenic god. Curated/Reviewed by Matthew A. McIntoshPublic HistorianBrewminate Introduction Hermes is an Olympian deity in ancient Greek...
In Homeric poems, Amphitrite is simply known as ‘the sea’. Introduction In Greek mythology, Amphitrite is a goddess and the...
The essence of the gods could not escape the material sources of their origin. Egypt By Dr....
Folk perceptions of the deceased are part of the oldest Slavic belief system and myths. By Dr....
Many are still looking for blessings from Chinese gods to find everlasting love. Introduction In China, people...
The spatial sign in the middle ages is the product of the mythology of static, determinate structure....
The many different entities of Native American lore could fill several books. Introduction Native American lore features...
It specifically names the types of ghosts who might be causing the trouble, sending them back to...
Better understanding the god of the Mediterranean Sea and elucidating aspects of Late Bronze Age. Abstract This...
In a number of myths, the hero must himself become the ‘savage’ he wishes to tame. Abstract...
Alexander was imbued with a belief in his own special nature. Alexander the Great was religiously both...
There were a number of festivals and temples dedicated to Ceres in both Greece and Italy. Introduction...
Women in Greek mythology lived under strict patriarchal rules, but they spoke truth to power and resisted...
Examining demons and monstrous creatures of ancient Mesopotamia. Abstract Demons and monsters are inherently moveable creatures: from...
There is plentiful evidence for playing along, for skepticism, and for resistance. Introduction As for the frieze...