Mythologies
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Shu – God of the Air and Wind in Egyptian Mythology

In Egyptian mythology, Shu was a god of air, wind, and the skies. The name Shu meant 'emptiness' or 'he who rises up'. Shu was a primordial deity and one of ...

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Taweret – The Hippopotamus Goddess of Childbirth

In Egyptian mythology, Taweret (also spelled as Taurt, Tuat, Taweret, Twert, Taueret and more) is the goddess of fertility and childbirth.  She was often ...

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Urania (Ourania): Muse of Astronomy in Greek Mythology

Urania, also called Ourania, was one of the nine Muses, the daughter of Zeus, and his wife Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory. She was the Muse of astronomy, ...

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The Horae – Goddesses of the Seasons in Greek Mythology

In Greek mythology, the Horae, also called Hours, were minor goddesses of the seasons and time. They were also said to have been the goddesses of justice ...

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Chiron: The Wise Centaur of Greek Mythology and His Legacy

Chiron was an important character in Greek mythology, known as the justest and wisest of all the centaurs. He was highly intelligent and was a tutor to ...

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Typhon: The Winged Giant Who Challenged the Olympians

Besides facing the Giants and the Titans, the Olympians also had to fight Typhon - the mightiest monster in Greek mythology. Typhon was the most terrible ...

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Who Were the Greek Sirens: Bird Women or Mermaids?

The Sirens are one of the most intriguing creatures in Greek mythology and western culture. Known for their hauntingly beautiful singing, the Sirens would ...

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The Golden Fleece: Symbolism and Legacy in Greek Mythology

The Golden Fleece stands as one of the most legendary treasures in Greek mythology. Featured in the epic story of Jason and the Argonauts, it’s not just ...

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Prometheus: The Titan Who Stole Fire for Humans

Prometheus is more than just a Titan. His tale speaks of rebellion, innovation, and a quest for knowledge that forever changed the course of humanity. Of ...

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Jörð: Earth Goddess and Mother of Thor

Thor’s mother in Marvel comics and movies may be Odin’s wife Frigg (or Frigga) but that’s not actually the case in Nordic mythology. In the real Norse ...

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Greek Mythology’s Perseus: The Hero, The Slayer, The Saviour

Perseus was one of ancient Greece’s greatest heroes, known for his amazing feats and for being the ancestor of the royal houses of Sparta, Elis, and ...

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The Erotes: Winged Gods of Love in Greek Mythology

Love has been a powerful driving force throughout all of mankind’s history. It is an emotion so complex and relevant to cultural life, that the Greeks had ...