Idunn is a significant deity in Norse mythology. She is known as the goddess of youth, fertility, and the guardian of the golden apples of immortality. The myth of Idunn and her apples emphasizes the importance of eternal youth and the fear of aging in Norse mythology. Her role as the guardian of the apples …
Yggdrasil is the great tree that holds together the Nine Worlds in Norse mythology. The tree connects all of existence, with its branches reaching up to the heavens and down to the underworld. The tree is mentioned in various Old Norse texts, including the Poetic Edda and the Prose Edda. The concept of Yggdrasil has …
The banshee is a supernatural being in Irish folklore. She is often depicted as a female spirit or fairy who appears as an omen or harbinger of death. The belief in banshees has been an integral part of Irish folklore and mythology for centuries, adding an air of mystery and superstition to the tales of …
Xolotl is an ancient Aztec god associated with several aspects related to death, transformation, and the evening star. Xolotl was often depicted as a canine figure, such as a dog or a wolf, with distinctive physical features like a skeletal appearance, reversed feet, and an elongated nose. In Aztec religion, Xolotl guided the sun through …
The Aztec god Tezcatlipoca is often talked about in relation to his three brothers. Together, they form the very basis of Aztec mythology and, therefore, the worldview of the Aztecs. This god, often considered to be the supreme deity, is seen as evil by some, while others think he was one of the kindest gods …
Hathor is an ancient Egyptian goddess referred to as ‘the great one of many names.’ She was revered as a complex deity with a wide range of attributes and roles. Hathor was often depicted as a cow or as a woman with cow’s ears, symbolizing her maternal and nurturing aspects. She was also associated with …