Pele is a significant goddess in Hawaiian mythology and is often referred to as the goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes. Her connection to volcanoes is central to her mythology and she is often depicted as a passionate and volatile deity with a fiery temper. Many stories revolve around her interactions with humans, often …
Aztec mythology is the collection of beliefs, stories, and religious practices of the Aztec civilization, one of the world’s most famous ancient civilizations. It is drenched in the cycle of destruction and rebirth, ideas borrowed from their Mesoamerican predecessors and delicately woven into the fabrics of their own legends. Whilst the mighty Aztec empire may …
But like the other planets, Uranus was first a Greek god. And he was not just any god. He was the primordial god of heaven and the father or grandfather of many of the gods, goddesses, and Titans of Greek mythology. Like his rebellious Titan son, Kronos (or Cronus), Uranus – as we shall see …
Hestia is the uniquely sound-of-mind, passive, voice of reason in the popular pantheon of Greek mythology. She is the sole attendant to the celestial hearth of the gods, and is held with high esteem amongst both the undying gods and mankind, being known as “Chief of the Goddesses.” Although not a central figure of many …
The Minotaur is a creature from ancient Greek mythology. According to the records, it was a monstrous creature with the body of a man and the head of a bull. The Minotaur was born as a result of a curse on King Minos of Crete. The story of the Minotaur revolves around the Labyrinth, a …
Despite being known as that one introverted god that kidnapped his niece to marry her and who has that giant three-headed guard dog, there is more to mysterious Hades than meets the eye. Indeed, although seldom mentioned, Hades was a crucial aspect of the preformation of funeral rites for the ancient Greeks and stoically ruled …