The word ‘ogre’ has its roots in the French language and is generally attributed to the Etruscan god Orcus. Although it is not certain that the origin of these creatures is Orcus himself, their brutal …
In Norse mythology, Loki was known as the trickster god. He caused endless problems for both mortals and gods, but there were times when he used his tricks for good. He lived in Asgard and …
In Greek mythology, Agamemnon was the king of Mycenae or Argos (different names for the same region), son of King Atreus and Queen Aerope. His brother was Menelaus, who was married to Helen, the main …
Oedipus is the unfortunate main character of “one of the best-known legends” in ancient Greek or any other mythology. Abandoned as a baby to die in the mountains by his father, who had been warned …
Siberia is located in the Asian part of the Russian Federation. It is an area with a very extreme subarctic climate that was inhabited by various nomadic groups such as the Tuvans, Votiaks, Huns, Yenets, …
Kraken is a giant that sleeps at the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Norway. When it wakes up with an empty stomach, it heads toward the surface of the ocean, bringing powerful …
Minos, king of Crete, was one of the sons of Zeus. Despite having an illustrious career in the afterlife as judge of the fate of condemned souls, he was controversial among the gods. He rejected …
Lilith is known for being the first woman to be created according to many rabbinical texts ( the source of much Jewish mythology). There are several different perspectives on who Lilith is and why she …
Baphomet firstcame to power in the early 14th century with the Knights Templar. He was an extremely controversial deity, especially since he may have had his roots in the Islamic and/or Egyptian religions. The timeline …
The mythology of Southeast Asia is rich in cultural diversity because it is an area made up of 11 countries, namely Burma, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam, …
