The ancient Egyptian gods and goddesses are an absolutely fascinating topic. From gods with green skin and the heads of falcons or crocodiles to goddesses with the head of a cow, they had it all. And all of them had tons of symbolism. There must have been a reason that Hathor, referred to as ‘the …
For all fans of Greek mythology or even the Marvel comics, ‘cyclops’ will be a familiar name. There are different kinds of cyclopes, depending on the writer and the legend. But most myths agree that they are supernatural beings of immense stature and strength and have just one eye. Cyclopes played a rather minor role …
Deity or human being, vassal or king, sun god or master craftsman – there are many stories about Lugh in Irish mythology. Like with many pagan religions, it can be difficult to separate oral histories from myths. Lugh is certainly considered one of the most powerful of the ancient Celtic gods and goddesses. But he …
A part of the ancient and complicated Hindu religion, Varuna was the god of the sky, oceans, and water. There are millions and millions of Hindu gods and goddesses. Most Hindus cannot even agree on how many there might be. Varuna is not as important in present-day Hinduism but he is one of the oldest …
The Gordian Knot refers to a story from Greek mythology but it is also a metaphor today. Like with the phrases “open Pandora’s box,” “Midas touch” or “Achilles heel,” we may not even be aware of the original stories anymore. But they are both interesting and informational. They give us a view into the lives …
Very little is known about Magni and Modi, the mighty sons of Thor from Norse mythology. Most people would not even be aware of their names. Unlike their illustrious father, they have not really made their way into the popular imagination. What we do know about them is that they were both great warriors. They …