Cyclopes are supernatural beings of immense stature and strength and have just one eye. Cyclopes played a rather minor role in Greek mythology, even though many wrote of them. They did not fall in the category of Greek gods and goddesses but were one of the many other creatures that populated the ancient myths. What …
The Morrigan is a complex and enigmatic goddess from Celtic mythology associated with various aspects, including war, fate, sovereignty, and prophecy. The Morrigan is often depicted as a fierce and battle-ready figure, sometimes appearing as a crow or raven on the battlefield, inspiring warriors or predicting the outcome of conflicts. She is known to have …
Medusa is a famous monster from Greek mythology. This fearsome creature with a head of snakes and the power to turn men to stone has been a recurring feature of popular fiction and, in modern consciousness, one of the staples of Greek myth. But there is more to Medusa than her monstrous gaze. Her history …
Inti was a solar god and one of the most important deities of the complex Inca culture of Western South America. As a solar god, Inti was closely associated with agriculture as he provided the warmth and light the crops needed to grow. That’s why Inti became quite a prominent deity among the Incan farmers. …
Taranis is one of the most intriguing and powerful figures of the Celtic pantheon. He is god of thunder, lightning, and storms and was often depicted with a wheel, representing the celestial nature of thunderstorms and possibly connecting him to the concept of the celestial wheel or the cycle of seasons. Who is Taranis Taranis …
The druids were an ancient class of people within Celtic cultures. They were counted as scholars, priests, and judges. To the societies they served, their insight was deemed invaluable. Leading up to the Gallic Wars (58-50 BCE), the druids were fiercely outspoken against Roman rule and became a thorn in the Empire’s side. Druid Religion …