Symbols
Religious And Spiritual Symbols
A collection of popular religious symbols from around the world, from ancient to modern.
Good Luck Symbols
Lucky symbols taken from the East and West, along with their origins and meanings.
Natural World Symbols
From flowers and trees, to animals and the elements, learn the symbolism of the natural world.
Ancient Symbols
Symbols have been used since ancient times to communicate various meanings, abstract ideas and concepts. They can be found in every corner of the globe.Our series of articles on ancient symbols explore the origins and importance of popular symbols, while highlighting their symbolism and modern relevance.
Mythologies
Norse Mythology
Norse mythology is a vibrant, intriguing and unique collection of myths by the ancient Viking and Germanic peoples.
Greek Mythology
Greek mythology is made up of a collection of myths told by the ancient Greeks as a way to understand and explain their world.
Roman Mythology
Much of Roman mythology was imported from other sources, but once borrowed, these myths were given a uniquely Roman flavor.
Japanese Mythology
Compiled from oral traditions, these stories offer explanations about the gods, practices, customs, traditions, and history of the Japanese people.
Celtic Mythology
Celtic mythology is one of the oldest, most unique, and yet least well-known of all ancient European mythologies.
Egyptian Mythology
Egyptian mythology is rich and vibrant, populated with intriguing characters and used to answer life's big questions.
Chinese Mythology
Chinese mythology is complex and diverse, including varied myths from different regions and dynasties. There was no unified mythology.
African Mythologies
Africa is home to diverse mythologies and legends, but there are some commonalities that can be found in these different elements.
Mythologies Of The Americas
Mythologies of North, Central and South America are rich and diverse, each representative of the people that created them.
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Huli Jing – The Chinese Original Nine-Tailed Fox
East Asia is home to several different myths of nine-tailed foxes such as the Japanese Kitsune or the Korean Kumiho. However, it’s the Chinese Huli
Kumiho – The Korean Nine-Tailed Fox
Kumiho spirits in Korean mythology are fascinating and incredibly dangerous. They are also often confused with the Japanese Kitsune nine-tailed foxes and the Chinese Huli
Popular Yoruba Symbols, Rituals, and Ceremonies
Originated in West Africa, the Yoruba faith is a religion that combines animistic and monotheistic beliefs. This religion is widely practiced in modern-day Nigeria, Benin,
The Surprising Symbolism of Bats
As the only mammals who can fly, bats have been largely misunderstood and sometimes feared since the earliest of times. They are often a significant
Coatlicue – Aztec Earth Mother of the Gods
Coatlicue was an Aztec goddess who played a critical role in Aztec mythology. She is the mother of the moon, stars, and the sun, and
Most Important Slavic Gods and Goddesses
Slavic mythologies belong to that special category of ancient religions that are not well-known today but are at the same time incredibly influential for many
