Ares is the Greek god of war. He was considered one of the twelve Olympian gods residing on Mount Olympus. As the god of war, Ares was associated with conflict, violence, and bloodshed. He was often depicted as a strong and fierce warrior, wielding weapons such as a spear or a sword. He was seen …
Dionysus is one of the most popular ancient Greek gods both today and in ancient times. We associate him with wine, theater, and “the bacchanalia,” aka rich Roman orgies. In academic circles, the role he played in Greek mythology was complex and sometimes contradictory, but his followers played crucial roles in the evolution of Ancient …
Depending on the story, branch of theology, or person you ask, Hindus have anywhere between 33 and 330 million Hindu gods. There are multiple Hindu sects with the four most prominent being: Shaivism (followers of Shiva as their highest god), Vaishnavism (followers of Vishnu as their highest god), Shaktism (followers of the supreme mother god …
City gods were the pride of the ancient municipalities they were destined to watch over. As civilizations throughout the ancient world flourished, from the Mediterranean to the Fertile Crescent, cities both grand and humble were founded. With these cities came the all-powerful gods that guided them. After all, during times of uncertainty, it would be …
What does the word chaos mean? Out of chaos comes order. But someone needs to create that chaos in the first place. That’s why most ancient cultures believed that there was someone – or something – up there in the material universe, wreaking havoc before the other gods came along and put a stop to …
Whether it’s Wadget or Apep from Egypt, Asclepius from Greece, Midgard or the Australian Rainbow Snake, Snake Gods are prevelant in ancient mythologies from all around the world. Feared by many people today, many ancients saw serpents as deities, both good and evil. The stories and representations of these gods remain as fascinating as ever. …