Japanese Mythology, in its broadest sense, is a pastiche of different traditions and myths, derived mainly from Shintoism and Japanese Buddhism. Both provide Japanese Mythology with a pantheon of elaborate and varied deities, guardians, and “kami” – holy spirits and forces associated with the natural world and its features. Additionally, more localized Japanese folklore constitutes …
Tethys was a significant Greek goddess. She was one of the Titans, who preceded the Olympian gods and goddesses. Tethys was the daughter of Uranus (the sky) and Gaia (the Earth) and was considered one of the sea goddesses. She played an essential role in the ancient Greek cosmogony and was associated with the concept …
Oceanus is a key god in Greek mythology, but his existence – along with the existence of other critical gods – has been swept under the rug by most modern interpretations that narrow Greek mythology down to the 12 Olympians alone. With his fish-like tail and crab claw horns, Oceanus ruled over a mythical river …
Persephone, daughter of Demeter, is the venerable queen of the underworld, the Greek goddess of spring, and holder of the Eleusinian Mysteries. One of the most beautiful women in Greek mythology, hers is a story filled with sadness and rage and acts both wonderful and dreadful. A central figure in ancient mythology, Persephone has interactions …
For nearly 2,000 years, the Oracle of Delphi was the most prominent religious figure of the Ancient Greek world. Many believed the oracle to be the messenger of the Greek god Apollo. Apollo was the god of light, music, knowledge, harmony, and prophecy. The ancient Greeks believed the Oracle spoke the words of the god, …
The Trojan War was one of the most significant wars in Greek mythology, whose legendary scale and destruction have been discussed for centuries. Although undeniably crucial to how we know and view the world of the ancient Greeks today, the tale of the Trojan War is still wreathed in mystery. The most famous chronicle of …