These sun gods are being so unreasonable. So what if they’re ancient and used to be the center of Sun worship for thousands of years? That doesn’t mean that they own the ball of flames! But “it was just hanging there in the sky with nobody’s name on it. Everybody knows what that means — …
We bring them offerings of food and trinkets. We create beautiful images of them. We stand at their beck and call. We show our adoration for their blessings and fear their wrath. Are we talking about gods, cats, or cat gods? It’s a hard distinction to make sometimes. There’s something about our feline friends that …
The Roman Empire believed its civilization was founded by the gods — but these deities weren’t buried in the past. The Romans felt their presence in everyday living, family life, faith, and politics. Even when something good or bad happened, they linked it to a certain god’s mood. This close relationship crafted a detailed mythology …
From all over the world, the water gods are gathering. They’re attending the very important Water Conference (which might actually just be a pool party). For a few hours, they’ll discuss their legends, family ties, and the violent sea storms they often lord over. Since they can’t float in the pool and pour a piña …
Japan. The land of the samurai and one of the very few countries on earth that have never been colonized. This also means that their religious traditions are purely a product of the country itself. It explains why the country has a rich and distinct tradition of Japanese gods. Or, as the people of Japan …
Hades, Pluto, and Hel are some of the most well-known gods of death and the underworld from ancient mythology, but nearly all ancient cultures have one. Each death god from around the world represents the unique views different cultures have of death. Hades: Greek God of Death Name: HadesReligion: Greek Gods and GoddessesRealms: God of …