Roman mythology is part of Classical mythology alongside Greek mythos. It was the backbone of the ancient Roman polytheistic religion. Being composed of rich legends, Roman mythology tackles anything from the founding of Rome, to why gods have certain epithets, and why their local geography is the way that it is. While learning about Roman …
African mythology is composed of myths and legends that belong to the indigenous peoples of Africa. Mythology has an ever-present role in most modern African societies and cultures, being wholly integrated into daily life. While Christianity and Islam are the most popular religions in the continent today, most African religions have a consistent role in …
Sigyn is a well-known figure in Norse mythology. She is a goddess associated with loyalty, devotion, and compassion and the wife of one of the most mischievous Norse gods – Loki. Who is Sigyn? Sigyn is a Norse Goddess, the wife of the trickster god Loki. Her name means ‘friend of victory,’ or ‘giver.’ She …
The Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, originated in ancient Mesoamerican cultures and the festivities that honored the Aztec god Mictlantecuthli. These festivities took place during the whole ninth month of the Aztec calendar. However, Dia de los Muertos or something very similar was already celebrated by many Indigenous people that were …
Hindu mythology, alternatively called Indian mythology, involves the all-encompassing lore behind the world’s third-largest religion. As a contender for being the oldest religion in the world, Hinduism had a significant impact on some of Earth’s earliest cultures. For example, Hinduism acted as the socio-theological backbone for the Indus Valley civilization for centuries. While the religion’s …
Chinese mythology refers to the myths, legends, and folklore of the collective regions that make up modern China. Originating from rich oral tradition, Chinese mythology and the vibrant history surrounding it are eons old. Today, most of China practices some form of folk religion, Buddhism, or Taoism. Other mainstay religions include Christianity and Islam. What …