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, …
Lions, elephants, vast stretches of the jungle with venomous snakes, or an endless sea of sand stalked by nefarious scorpions. These could be some of the many things that come into your mind when you think of the word ‘Africa.’ However, this somewhat stereotypical vision doesn’t spring out of the blue. The lush continent of …
Uranus is best known as the third largest planet in our solar system. Tucked between Saturn and Neptune, and a distant seven planets away from the sun, Uranus the Ice Giant seems remote and irrelevant. But like the other planets, Uranus was first a Greek god. And he was not just any god. He was …
Beyond the shape-shifting trickster Māui (of Disney’s Moana fame), many people know very little about the fascinating Hawaiian mythology. Among the thousands of Hawaiian gods and goddesses there is huge variety, from the powerful and terrifying to the peaceful and beneficent. Some gods and goddesses reigned over extensive realms of utmost importance to native Hawaiian …
When thinking about the civilization of Ancient Persia, the first thing that comes to mind is the epic stories of ancient rulers throughout their history. The kings of Persia conquered many territories to create their large empire. They were able to rule such a vast empire with the help of satraps. At its peak, the …
When you think of gods and deities, what usually comes to mind? The Abrahamic God, with his singular power over the entire universe? What about Ra, the sun god of ancient Egypt? Or perhaps Phanes, the Greek gods’ original ancestor according to the legendary poet Orpheus? These would all be good answers. But what do …