Myths and legends from around the world share stories of amazing gods and goddesses with special powers and unique weapons. Who were these figures, and why did they matter to people in the past?
Stories also mention mythological creatures and mysterious ancient places. While historians, archaeologists, and scientists have confirmed some myths, many characters, creatures, and locations remain a mystery. Still, these myths continue to hold cultural and historical importance for many people.
In this section, we will explore some of the most interesting stories and step into the magical world of myths and legends.
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Ancient Sumer had a very complex pantheon of gods and goddesses, but four of these powerful figures played an important role because they were creators of everything. Enlil (EN.LIL – his name meant “lord of the
AncientPages.com – King Arthur is one of, if not the most legendary icons of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly thanks to the numerous incarnations of his story that pop up time and time again. Indeed, his is one
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People have always believed in vampires. This very old belief was deeply held in the Celtic culture and very widespread in ancient Europe. People believed in the existence of the “undead” who harm after the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Thor was a very popular deity, particularly in Iceland and the western part of Norway; several complex rituals related to him existed, and when Christianity began to spread in these parts of Europe, it was
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – He kept the true purpose of his expedition confidential. Until this day many people still do not know what kind of inner force drove him on such a risky journey. Only he knew what had to
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – People who visit Scotland often ask where they can find the mysterious and beautiful village of Brigadoon. It’s a place where the passing of a century seems no longer than one night. The village is
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – In ancient times, the seven men were sentenced to death and sent into a certain cave. The cave was sealed off, and the incident was forgotten. A farmer came across the cave some hundred years
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Odin is probably the most complex figure of all the Norse Gods. In the Norse pantheon, Odin is considered ‘Allfather’ and ruler of Asgard, but he was never entirely trusted. The supreme Odin was described among
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The ‘Epic of Gilgamesh’ is not the earliest literary source to mention Gilgamesh, the fifth ruler of Uruk and a demigod whose superhuman strength enabled him to build the city’s defensive walls. According to the
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Lemminkainen is a prominent figure in Finnish mythology. He is a handsome young man, a hero, but also a frivolous, ostentatious character with a liking for women and battles. Lemminkainen is one of the heroes of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – There are many different versions of the creation myth. In Norse mythology, Odin and his two brothers, Vili and Vé, were walking along the beach when they found two lifeless tree trunks, one from an
AncientPages.com – Is the story of the ancient Chinese ‘Great Flood’ really true? Scientists are convinced the event is real and they have now found evidence of one of the largest known floods to have happened on Earth during the past
