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 – According to ancient Greek myth, the goddess Astraea was the last of the immortals to leave our planet as the ages declined. Her return one day would signal the advent of a new epoch. Will
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In ancient Greek mythology, numerous heroes stand out for their admirable deeds, bringing honor both to themselves and to the Olympian gods they served. Yet, it’s important to remember that even in these tales of
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Many frightening monsters haunt the woods of North America, but none is more terrible than the Windigo (also Wendigo (Witiko), the very incarnation of terror. Found in the Native American folklore since Aboriginal times, the
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Once the wheel of misfortune has been set in motion, it can be challenging to stop it from spinning. Tragedies have an uncanny tendency to follow each other, and the House of Atreus certainly experienced
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – EN.KI (“Lord of Earth”) was the Sumerian water god of Eridu, one of the earliest and most sacred cities of the Sumerians – Eridu (E.RI.DU – ‘Home in the Faraway Built’), located in the southern wetlands
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – Legends say Numa Pompilius was the second king of Rome, but he was not a warrior king, but a statesman and politician. King Numa Pompilius of the 7th century BC would institute eight craftsman guilds
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – She is long gone, but the Cherokee have kept the legend of Spearfinger alive. She was an ancient, evil witch who used her supernatural powers to cause harm. No one knows how she did it,
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – The golden stool is sacred to the Ashanti people. It is a traditional symbol of leadership and a holy object that holds the souls of the Ashanti people, the living, the dead, and the unborn.
Ellen Lloyd – AncientPages.com – Have you ever found yourself longing to witness Odin’s phantom army and the mysterious Wild Hunt? It’s a tempting thought, but one that carries its own caution—sometimes, the things we wish for can become realities
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – An ancient myth says that at the beginning of time, there was a legendary king of the Picts, Cruithne (from the Gaelic word: ‘An Cruithain’ (Pict) – naturally, ‘painted people,’ was a son of Cing (in Gaelic:
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – We encounter dragons in almost every ancient world culture. Dragons played a vital role in our ancestors’ beliefs and appeared in various forms. Artistic depictions of dragons varied significantly across regions and eras—some showed them
A. Sutherland – AncientPages.com – In the mythology of Maya peoples from the Yucatán Peninsula and Guatemala, there are tales of curious creatures called aluxes. They are believed to be guardians of nature. They are often compared to elves, mythical creatures
