Mythlok - The Home of Mythology

Introduction Nayenezgani is a mythical hero from the Navajo mythology and is considered to be the god of war although he has gained prominence as the slayer of the monster Anaye. Physical Traits Nayenezgani is depicted as the polar opposite of his brother in appearance who is described as dark and moist. He tends to take attributes from his father the Sun God and is considered to be fair and brigh...

Shiva also known as Mahadeva is one of the main deities of Hinduism. With pre-Vedic roots, Shiva is an amalgam of various non-Vedic deities, such as the Rigvedic storm god Rudra. In the Trimurti, which includes Vishnu and Brahma, Shiva is referred to as the Destroyer. He is the Supreme Lord who creates and protects the universe. In the Shakta tradition, a goddess is referred to as the Devi, with P...

Introduction Maize Deity is another Olmec god who has not been identified with a name. The physical representation of the god in ancient carvings associating him with a cleft of corm has lead researchers to name him Maize God or God II. The shamans who were an important part of the Olmec worship and rituals were considered to be in constant touch the gods and conveyed the messages from the gods to...

Osiris was one of the most important gods of the Egyptian pantheon and was believed to be originally a pharaoh from Syria. The myth of Osiris and the gods associated with it became part of the core belief system of Egypt. Osiris became so popular he absorbed the function of earlier gods such as Andjeti and Khentiamenti, two gods of fertility and agriculture worshipped at Abydos. He is associated w...

Dagda was an Irish god who was part of a group of Irish gods known as the Tuatha Dé Danaan. He was regarded as the father of the gods and was known for his knowledge and good nature. He is often referred as “The Dagda” The legend of Dagda states that he is a god of the earth, knowledge, harvest, time and fate. He is known to possess knowledge and wisdom that was frequently used to help the mortals...

A Ninki Nanka is a mythical creature in West African folklore. It is described as a reptilian animal with a dragon-like appearance. Intrinsic to the cultural and mythological beliefs of the people of Gambia, for some it's a massive serpent with reflective scales, a head crest and a winged dragon. Physical Traits The Ninki Nanka is described as a black and green snake-like creature with a feathery...

M'ii is a character in Navajo mythology and is considered to be one of the most significant figures in the culture. Often described as a trickster and troublemaker, M'ii is still revered among the other major gods of the Navajo people. Although To Neinilii is the god of rain, Coyote has powers over water as well.  She is also a major figure in traditional Navajo healing ceremonies, stories, folklo...

Kokyangwuti is the mother of the Hopi tribe and the primary goddess of the culture for most of the native tribes of Southwest America. In the myths, she created humans from clay and led them to the Fourth World. The Navajo tribe also has a similar deity who they refer to as Spider Woman. Many cultures from around the world have references to Gods who take the form of a spider like the God Anansi i...

Introduction Azhdaya is the demonic version of Zmaj, a dragon that is popular in other European mythologies, which lived for more than 100 years. It has an odd number of heads and is characterised by a terrible growl. This creature is known to eat humans and animals. In Serbia, it is believed that St. George killed an Azhdaya and not a regular dragon. In some regions, the Azhdaya is also considere...

Introduction Princess Lieu Hanh is a cult figure worshipped by Vietnamese people. She is believed to have been created by rice farmers who were desperate for water and land. She is considered a powerful goddess and is among the four immortals of Vietnamese mythology. She holds the distinction of being one of the oldest recognised feminists. Physical Traits The goddess is often depicted as a beauti...

Introduction A toyol or tuyul is an undead infant that appears in folklore in Southeast Asian countries and especially in Malaysian mythology. It is considered a helper by local shamans who are also known as dukun or bomoh who practice black magic. The primary use of the demon is to steal from the rich like the Babi Ngepet from Indonesian mythology. In villages, people keep these creatures for var...

Introduction Tuwaang is the epic hero of the Manobo people located on the central part of Mindanao, about eighty kilometers by road and trail northwest of Davao city. He is believed to be a one man campaign against evil and to protect his people. He does farming for his people and he is treated as a leader or a Bagani, a warrior who has taken many human lives. He is also a craftsman as seen in the...

Cipactli is one of the major characters in Aztec mythology. In Aztec cosmology, the crocodile represents the earth floating in the primeval waters. This animal was named after a survivor of the flood, Tecocipactli or the Divine Crocodile who lived in a canoe and later repopulated the earth. The Cipactli is also quite heavily featured in Mayan mythology and it is also considered to have heavily inf...

Introduction Krahang are believed to have been created by a man who once practiced sorcery, who then turned into a terrifying ghost when the magic backfired on him. Krahang is a normal man during the day who transforms into a ghost at night. Physical Traits The krahang uses a pair of large rice winnowing baskets, known as kradong, to fly in the rural areas of Thailand. It is also often shown as ri...

Introduction The Olmec Dragon is a depiction of a crocodile-like creature with human features. It is also said to have additional features that indicate an eagle or jaguar. It has been said to have inspired Olmec cave paintings as the mouth of the Olmec Dragon was representative of a cave opening. The Olmec civilization considered the Olmec Dragon to be one of its primary gods and believed that th...

Introduction Indrajit was a prince of Lanka and the possessor of the kingdom of Indraloka. He is regarded as a great warrior in Hindu texts due to his participation in the Ramayana. He was in possession of many celestial weapons and was also an expert at sorcery and magic. He is claimed to have vanquished almost half the vanara race using the Brahmastra which is unmatched in any of the ancient Hin...

Komainu refer to the lion statues that are commonly found at the entrances of Japanese or Shinto temples. These statues are often called lion-dogs or sand komainu. They can be found in both the outer and inner portions of Shinto shrines. The first type, born during the Edo period is called sandō komainu and the second and much older type is called jinnai komainu. They can also be found at private...

Hanuman is a Hindu god and the companion of the god Rama. Hanuman is often referred to as the son of Vayu, the wind god. One account states that when Anjana was worshipping Shiva, the king of Ayodhya Dashrath was also performing a puja which begot him with sons Rama, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Shatrughna. They were born when his wives consumed a pudding that was blessed by the Gods and passed onto th...

Introduction The three-legged crow is a symbol of Chinese culture and mythology. It is also mentioned in various myths and is often depicted in ancient Chinese art. The sun is represented by the sanzuwu disc. This ornament is used in ancient China to make formal imperial garments. The most popular depiction of a sanzuwu is a sun-bird called the Yangwu or the Jinwu. Although it is referred to as a...

Nandi, according to a Siddhantic tradition, was is the chief guru of the eight disciples of Nandinatha Sampradaya, namely, Sanaka, Sanatana, Sanandana, Sanatkumara, Tirumular, Vyagrapada, Patanjali, and Sivayoga Muni, who were sent in eight different directions, to spread the wisdom. The Chamites of Vietnam believe that when they die, Nandi will come and take his soul to India. The word Nandi come...

The Wind Horse is a Tibetan Buddhism term that refers to a creature that can carry the wishes of the people and the gods using the wind. They are also known to appear in the popular multi coloured prayer flags that can be seen in images of the Himalayan regions. These Tibetan prayer flags are often strung around the Tibetan mountains and the greater Himalayas to symbolize the blessings of the ance...

Rama is the seventh avatar of the Hindu god Vishnu. He has various adventures and legends attributed to him, including the slaying of Ravana. Lord Rama, who is considered to be the most pious figure in Hindu mythology, is depicted as a man of purity and devotion. He and his wife, Sita, are also depicted as pious individuals. Rama is worshipped in various parts of India and Southeast Asia. He is mo...

The Adlet are a type of wolf-like creature that's based on Inuit mythology. It's believed that a woman and a giant dog were responsible for the birth of the Adlet and their progeny going forward. According to the myth, a woman gave birth to ten children: five were dogs, and five were Adlet. Five of them managed to cross the Arctic and the Atlantic. The other five, which stayed with their mother, b...

Oisin was regarded as the greatest poet of Ireland and a warrior in the Ossianic or Fenian Cycle of the Irish side of Celtic Mythology. He is the narrator of many of the poems attributed to him and is believed to the be the son of Fionn Mac Cumhaill and Sadhbh who in turn was the daughter if Bodb Dearg. The neame Oisin name translates to “young deer”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...

Babi ngepet is believed to be the product of a person who practices pesugihan babi black magic. This type of magic involves a person surrendering their humanity in exchange for becoming rich instantly. The person is then transformed into a boar or allowing themselves to be possessed by a demon win the shape of a boar. It has similarities with the Western concept of a werewolf. Read more about the...