Mictlantecuhtli is one of the principal gods of the Aztecs and one of the strangest characters in the world’s many mythologies. As a god of death, ...

Many western societies today view themselves as “descendants” of ancient Rome in one way or another, be it literally, culturally, or linguistically. And ...

We know, at least in principle, that the ancient world was quite different from the world we know today. We think that we have some basic ideas of what ...

Hlidskjalf is a name most people haven’t heard about unless they have delved deep into Norse mythology. The special throne of the Allfather god Odin, ...

Like any good art, much of cinema is full of bizarre and unique fictional inventions, from whole languages and worlds to small but fascinating details ...

Color theory in film can help tell a story. It’s no secret that color is incredibly rich in symbolism but it can also feel complicated at times, as color ...

Norse mythology is full of fantastic creatures, many of which have been the basis of beings and myths in other religions as well as in much of the modern ...

Muspelheim, or just Muspell, is one of the core Nine Realms of Norse mythology. A place of ever-burning hellish fire and the home of the fire giant or fire ...

The cosmology of Norse mythology is rich in detail and captivating, but it can be a bit confusing. While most of us have heard of the Nine Realms, ...

Ginnungagap is an elusive name, one that even fans of Norse mythology may not have heard of. Yet, it is one of the core concepts in all of Norse mythology ...