Icarus was the son of the famous craftsman Daedalus in Greek mythology. His father was the creator of the Labyrinth, a huge maze located under the court of King Minos of Crete, where the Minotaur, …
Greek mythology describes its deities as belonging to a large family, and it is likely that people today can recognize its most prominent members. Most people are probably familiar with the 12 Olympian gods, the …
The swastika is a symbol that is an integral part of the Hindu religion and has been shared with many other religions and cultures as a result of their interaction with early India. The symbol …
The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol representing a snake eating its own tail. The first record of the Ouroboros was found in 1600 BC in ancient Egypt. The symbol was used to document the Egyptian …
Thebes was an ancient Egyptian city, a powerful religious and secular center, and even the capital of Egypt during the New Kingdom period (1570-1069 BC). At the height of its popularity, between 1353-1336 BC, Thebes …
Raijin is one of the most importantgods in Japanese mythology and a scary guy. Together with his brother Fujin (the god of wind), Raijin is responsible for all the bad weather that hits Japan, and …
Izanagi, the divine duo responsible for the creation of Japan. Every married couple has their ups and downs, but Izanagi and his wife Izanami (who is also his sister) are in a whole different league. …
Hesperides is the plural of Hesperis and represents the multiple nymphs of Hera’s garden. The Hesperides guarded Hera’s apple trees in the Garden of the Hesperides, but they shared the task with Ladon, a dragon …
The Ankh or Ankh is an ancient Egyptian hieroglyph or symbol known as the cross of life or key of life and dates back to the Early Dynastic period (3150 BC – 2613 BC). The …
Shambhala refers to a mystical kingdom in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology, where the most sacred spiritual teachings are preserved. It is said to exist on both the spiritual and physical planes. When humanity succumbs …
