From gladius and spatha to scorpio and ballista, the Roman Empire, at the height of its power, utilized a wide range of weapons, both for offense and defense. Roman weapons were a crucial part of the Roman military’s success and dominance over their adversaries for centuries. These weapons, along with the highly disciplined and organized …
From the Amazonians and Tomyris to Queen Zenobia and The Night Witches, warrior women have played significant roles throughout history and mythology, showcasing their strength, courage, and prowess in combat. These remarkable individuals have defied traditional gender roles and expectations, proving that women can be just as formidable warriors as men. There were countless others …
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 …
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 …
Lugh had many roles in Irish mythology such as a powerful deity, human being, vassal or king, sun god, or master craftsman. 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 …