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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Most historical relics found by archeologists are “just” several thousand years old because of how harsh the various environmental factors can be on man-made creations.
Yue Lao – The Cupid of Chinese Mythology
Chinese mythology is the home of many unique deities, myths, and characters. However, even though it is so different from Western religions and mythologies, it
Shatkona – Meaning and Symbolism of the Hindu Yantra
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Star and Crescent: Meaning of the Islamic Symbol
Although Islam has no official symbol, the star and crescent seems to be the most accepted symbol of Islam. It’s featured on the doors of
Symbols of Magic and Their Meaning
Magic comes in many different shapes and forms depending on which ancient religion or culture choose to look at. However, magic is always enchanting, beautiful,
Zen Symbols and Their Meanings
Zen symbolism is at the core of most of the ancient Chinese religions and is alive and well to this day. Popular across the world,
