Recognized worldwide as the Arab Republic of Egypt, it is located in Africa in the westernmost part of the place where the sun rises, or Mashrek. It is an area made up of the Sahara …
Valhalla is a place of eternal glory where the noblest of fallen warriors reside with Odin. It is said that only the bravest and most talented are selected to live in this luxurious paradise. Valhalla …
Montu was a deity represented by a falcon face, signifying in Egyptian religion the vigor and conquest of the pharaoh in battle. He was solely venerated and worshipped by the magnates of Egypt and in …
Candomble (meaning dance in honor of the gods) is a religion found mainly in Brazil with a number of elements derived from African cultures. Not only does it incorporate some religious aspects of the Yoruba, …
Mjölnir is the name of Thor’s hammer in Norse mythology. The hammer gave Thor his extensive power and is said to have been forged by a dwarf. Due to the weapon’s short handle, Thor could …
The Eye of Horus, also known as the Wadjet or Ujat, is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection. The symbol incorporates an eye along with an eyebrow and is decorated with the markings of a …
In Mesopotamian mythology, Ereshkigal was identified as the queen of the underworld or the goddess of the dead. In later Semitic myths, she is said to have ruled Irkalla alongside her husband Nergal. The main …
The word Asgard comes from the Old Norse word Ásgarðr, meaning Enclosure of the Aesir. Asgard is one of the nine worlds of Norse mythology, along with Niflheim, Muspelheim, Midgard, Jotunheim, Vanaheim, Alfheim, Svartalfheim, and …
The White Tiger is one of the four emblems of the stars in China, like the Suzaku. It is sometimes called the White Tiger of the West, and is known as Bai Hu in Chinese, …
Let’s meet the mythical demon Asmodeus, a being that appears in countless legends and traditions from many cultures. Asmodeus is one of the “Seven Princes of Hell,” a demon whose evil is matched only by …
