The Barnacle Goose myth was propagated during the early Medieval period through Bestiaries. Introduction One version of...
Mythology
A brief discussion of a few selected deities of various types to serve as a basic introduction...
Ancient Egyptian religious beliefs created a fascinating foundation for their unique society. Introduction When most people think...
Ancient Egyptian mortuary texts represent an ongoing, ever-evolving tradition. Introduction Given the number of tombs, mortuary temples,...
Ancient ancestors who populated the Pacific region before being absorbed into mythological tales. Introduction Menehune is the term...
Why the name Artemis is indicative of a more diverse era of space exploration. Artemis I will...
The field of ‘monster studies’ looks at how texts reflect ideas about what’s evil, weird, or scary....
Enormous, scaly, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated civilizations for centuries. Introduction The premiere of HBO’s prequel to “Game...
There has been a long tradition of approaching the problem of monsters from the viewpoint of “philosophical...
Thanatos was the son of Nyx (Night) and Erebus (Darkness) and the twin brother of Hypnos (Sleep)....
The need to preserve the body and provide for daily needs in the afterlife was essential. Introduction...
They believed that an ongoing cycle of decay, death, and rebirth was what provided for the eternal...
The story of Atreus and his heirs made excellent dramatic material for ancient Greek and Roman literature....
Medusa was violated by Poseidon in Athena’s temple and then punished for being violated. Introduction Medusa is a...
Satyrs are frequently depicted causing havoc by attacking women and performing lewd tricks with wine cups. Introduction...
Almost all analyses of ancient festivals are no more than probable, ahistorical scripts or templates. Introduction The...
Hippolyta was but the second of the known Amazon queens. Introduction Hippolyta, or Hippolyte, was a queen...
The story is a narrative literary device to set the background for the stories of the continuous...
Poseidon was a major civic god of several city-states, such as Athens and Corinth. Introduction Poseidon[1] was...
Chalchiutlicue brings fertility to crops and is thought to protect women and children. Introduction Chalchiuhtlicue (also spelled...
The golden fleece was the object Jason and his Argonauts were sent to retrieve. Introduction The golden...
Sleipnir is always depicted as incredibly swift and the “best of all horses”. Introduction Sleipnir is the eight-legged...
Kamadeva, also known as Madana, is the Hindu god of love, desire, and infatuation. With the coming...
What the myth of the weapon-carrying god of love, Cupid, conveys about the pleasures and dangers of...
The story of Psyche is one of a mortal woman who completes many seemingly impossible trials. Introduction...
There were five realms the souls of the dead traveled to after life. Introduction Valhalla (“Hall of the...
When the concept of the Valkyrie was first conceived of is unknown, but they may have originally...
Myth can be told with the intent of being allegorical, symbolic, rational, romantic, theoretical, or analytical. By...
This is the pivotal event that ends the mythic cycle beginning with the birth of the gods...
We should not forget that Norse gods usually had multiples roles. Introduction In Norse mythology, the Sun and...