Garuda is one of the most famous and beloved characters in East Asia. From Hinduism to Jainism and Buddhism, Garuda is worshipped and beloved and is even on ...

Egyptian mythology and hieroglyphics are full of fascinating symbols. Two of the most popular are the Eye of Ra and the Eye of Horus. Although ...

Cupid-like deities exist in many mythologies, and they are often portrayed with a bow and arrow. Yet few are as colorful and extravagant as Kamadeva – the ...

Several eastern mythologies have monkey gods but the Hindu Hanuman is arguably the oldest of all of them. A very powerful and highly revered deity, Hanuman ...

Apophis, also known as Apep, was the ancient Egyptian embodiment of chaos, dissolution, and darkness. He was one of the main nemeses of the sun god Ra, and ...

Maman Brigitte is a powerful figure in the Vodou religion, particularly in Haiti and the New Orleans region. As a loa of death, she’s often associated with ...

The merrow legends in Irish mythology are unique yet surprisingly familiar. These gorgeous sea-dwellers resemble the mermaids of Greek mythology and yet ...

The banshees are one of the most famous Celtic mythological beings in all of Irish mythology today. They – or variations and interpretations of them – can ...

We’ve all heard of Valhalla or Valhǫll – Odin’s Golden Hall of the Slain in Asgard, where the All-Father gathers the souls of all slain warriors after their ...

The cross crosslet is a unique and intriguing symbol that has been used throughout history in various contexts. Its distinctive design, with four crosses ...