8 Most Important Gods and Goddesses of Mayans
by How Many Mayan Gods Were Worshiped? – There Were Hundreds! Over 250 to be exact. Mayans had a tradition of worship of various deities, and …
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Amaterasu: The Solar Goddess and Divine ascendant of the Japanese Imperial Family
Amaterasu Omikami is one of the prime deities in the Shinto religion of Japan. Japan is the land of the rising sun, where Amaterasu is …
Ayia Napa Sea Monster – Is It Real or Just Myth?
A lot of countries have their own monsters such as America has Bigfoot, the Himalayas have their Yeti, and Norway has the Kraken. Just like …
Pandora: The Tale of a Good Woman Gone Evil?
Almost every one of us has heard the name of Pandora. We usually use the phrase “open Pandora’s box” – when we want to say …
The Eye of Horus: The Real Meaning of a Powerful Ancient Symbol
The Eye of Horus is undoubtedly the most-seen Ancient Egyptian symbol. Even today, you can see it in various logos and artworks. Also referred to …
Sobek: The Egyptian Crocodile God Who Created the World and the Nile
Sobek is the ancient Egyptian god of power, virility, fertility, and strength. He is the crocodile god who is represented as a crocodile in most …
myth / artsymbology / creatures / history
The Ancient Symbolism of the Famous Mythical Bird Phoenix
Phoenix is perhaps the most famous mythical creature of all. Everyone has heard of it, most of us have seen it, either in movies, posters, …