The word Mythology itself is derived from the Greek word “mythos”, meaning story of people, and “logos” which means speech. The study of these stories of creation, good versus evil, life and death, god and the afterlife is Mythology.
Japanese mythology dates back 2000 years and melds the beliefs of the Shinto and Buddhist religions with a focus on creation and the forces of nature. The Kojiki, which translates to “the record of ancient matters”, is an ancient document that elaborates the legends and myths of Japan.
Fantasy creatures are a timeless fascination of people all over the world. There are mystical mythical creatures that inhabit land, the sea and the air. Many have their basis in Mythology and some have emerged from cultural folklore.
The origin of the oldest world religion, Hinduism can be traced as far back as 10,000 B.C. The key beliefs formulate the basis of Hindu Mythology. Reincarnation and re-creation are recurring themes. After death each soul will be born again into a new living body many times.
The mythology of ancient Greece was the basis of their religion and culture. It sustained a role in all forms of Greek literature. The heroic gods and stories have an unsurpassed modern cultural and linguistic influence as well.
Dragon mythology has existed almost as long as people have. In fact, many of the early Mesopotamian cultures and other ancients in the Near East have rich oral histories that tell of mighty storm gods saving the people from evil giant serpents.
Norse Mythology is filled with mystical places and complex deities and creatures. It presents a unique world view and an alternative perspective to modern religions. Norse mythology is a mystical adventurous tale that begins with creation and still influences pop culture today.
Egyptian gods are representative of nature and abstract forces. Hieroglyphs, art, and symbols portray the stories of the deities in tombs throughout Egypt. Egyptian Mythology offers explanation for everything about life on the Nile, from the forces of the environment to the fate of humanity and the universe.
A basilisk–a lethally poisonous monster hatched from a cock’s egg–illustrated in a mediaeval bestiary. Note the weasel gnawing at its breast; only they were ...