The first DC Comics Aquaman film, scheduled for a December 21 release, focuses on its titular hero and his role in the battle for the Atlantean throne. Many people are familiar with legends about the mythical kingdom of Atlantis. It’s natural to assume that the D…
Read MoreAthena or Minerva? How Greek Deities Became Part of Roman Religion
If you’re familiar with Greek mythology, you probably know about most of the major deities in the religion: Hera, Athena, Demeter, Zeus, Poseidon, and so forth. You probably also know that many of these have Roman equivalents such as Juno, Minerva, Ceres, Jupiter…
Read MoreA Variety of Monsters Found in Modern Religions
When people think of religion, they typically think about deities or guidelines on how to pursue a life that aligns with the divine. However, plenty of modern religions also feature an array of creatures, spirits, and monsters that serve an array of purposes. …
Read MoreMythological Monsters
World culture is loaded with tales of mythological monsters and horrors of all shapes and sizes. However, some of these creatures tend to hog the spotlight. Many have heard stories of dragons, yeti, and minotaurs, but there are all kinds of terrors lurking in …
Read MoreDeities of Fortune
The average person encounters countless misfortunes in his or her lifetime. When it comes to matters of career, love, money, family, or achievement, people usually like to hope for the best. In fact, “hope” is putting it mildly. For as far back as recorded…
Read MoreGods of Chaos in World Mythologies
Throughout history, civilizations have worshipped deities that have embodied a plethora of concepts. From natural phenomena like lightning to man-made ideas like war, gods often represent important aspects of existence. For the most part, these mythological fi…
Read MoreGods of the Harvest
Throughout the history of humankind, autumn has served as the time to reap what was sown over the course of the year. To prepare for the coming winter, people across the planet would spend the fall harvesting crops, creating stockpiles to endure the colder mon…
Read MoreFood and Drink of World Myths
When examining culture, anthropologists often focus on the food and drink of world myths. From the ritual of preparing a dish to the enjoyment of consuming one, food holds serious power over people. It isn’t only the fact that adequate nourishment is necessa…
Read MoreGods of the Vine
Throughout history, there have been countless deities worshipped by different human cultures. More often than not, the gods and goddesses remembered are those that pose some type of threat. Zeus was the most powerful of the pantheon of Ancient Greece because h…
Read MoreInsects and Mythology
Mythology from around the world is typically filled with examples of animals or anthropomorphic beasts that aim to aid or plague mankind. Though the furry, feathery, and fishy tend to dominate most of the tales, there are countless examples of smaller critters…
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