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Shamash, who was also known as Utu, was a Babylonian sun god who was regarded as the god of justice, truth, and morality. He was also the twin of Inanna, who was the Queen of Heaven. Shamash had several temples in the cities of Sippar and Larsa. According to Babylonian mythology, the god rode through the heavens in the Sun Chariot and was an enforcer of divine justice who was believed to see all t...

The Bunyip is also referred to as the Kianpraty, and it's a creature of Aboriginal mythology that lives in various areas of Australia, such as creeks, rivers, and swamps. In the Wemba-Wemba language, it's also called "devil". Stories about these animals have been told by Aboriginal peoples, and they've been known to prey on children. In modern times, there have been many different descriptions of...

Olifat was the Micronesian equivalent of the Norse god Loki, M'ii the coyote, the African Anansi or the Korean Seokga who were known as trickster gods in their respective mythology. In the myths of the people of the Pacific island nation of Micronesia, the adventures of a trickster known as Olifat were common. He was often cruel to the gods, made fools of men, and caused death and injury to humans...

The name of the deity Quetzalcoatl comes from the Nahuatl language, and it means "Precious Serpent," which is a reference to the serpent that is associated with the god. Quetzalcoatl was a prominent deity in the Aztec pantheon, as he was related to various phenomenon such as the planet Venus, the wind, and the sun and was also the patron of the Aztec priesthood. Aside from these, he was also assoc...

Minerva was the Roman goddess of wisdom and was known for her achievements in medicine, commerce, poetry, and the arts. Like the Greek goddess Athena, she was also known to have important temples in Rome. Her shrine on the Aventine in Rome was a meeting place for guilds of craftsmen, including at one time dramatic poets and actors. Originally, she was an Italian goddess of crafts. Scholars believe...

In Norse mythology, the god known as Loki is regarded as a prankster who enjoys playing pranks on his enemies and fellow gods. He is the brother of the god Odin and is often the one who digs the other gods out of their deepest holes. His name has negative connotations due to his actions and deceitful nature, such as his involvement in the death of the god Baldr and causing the Ragnarok or Doomsday...

In Norse mythology, the fearsome beast known as Fenrir was the child of the demoniac god Loki and the giantess Angerboda. Fearing that he would become an evildoer, the gods tied him with a chain made of various elements, such as the sound of a cat’s footsteps, the beard of a woman, the breath of fish, and other occult elements. When the chain was placed on him, he bit off the hand of Tyr, who was...

Zeus in Greek mythology, known as the Father, was the king of the Olympian gods. He was also known for offering signs and delivering justice and was able to control the weather and ensure that order was maintained. Zeus is the sky and thunder god of ancient Greece. His name is derived from the element of Jupiter, which is the Roman equivalent of the the Greek god. His powers are similar to those o...

Coatlicue, the Aztec goddess of the earth also known as the Serpent Skirt, was regarded as an old woman who represented the ancient world's worship of the Earth. She was worshipped during the spring and autumn seasons in the Aztec tradition. In Aztec mythology, she was a priestess who was tasked with maintaining the shrine on the sacred mountain Coatepec. Her image features a dualism: Her face is...

In Philippine mythology, the tikbalang is a half-human and half-horse creature and it's very similar to the centaur in Greek mythology. It's believed that a tikbalang would scare away travelers or lead them astray. In order to break free from this, the creature would require the lost individual to turn his clothes inside out. These experiences usually happen in rural and dark areas and especially...

Nammu, the creation goddess of Sumerian mythology, came from the sea and gave birth to the universe. She represented the freshwater Apsu, which Sumerians believed was a source of life and fertility. In Sumerian mythology, she was a primeval goddess who was associated with the ancient Mesopotamian deities and was also referred to as the mother who gave birth to the Earth and the heavens. Although s...

Batara Guru is considered to be the supreme god in Indonesian Hinduism, and his name is derived from the Sanskrit word Bhattaraka. He is regarded as a kind spiritual teacher, similar to the guru aspect of Hindu god Shiva in India. However, Batara Guru has more aspects than the Indian Shiva, as the Indonesian Hindus blended their spirits and heroes with him. Batara Guru is a type of creator god tha...

The Polong is a Malaysian spirit creature that’s been preserved by a human, for the purpose of killing an enemy. According to Malay beliefs, the ghost produces its pods by pouring the blood of the dead person into a long bottle. The bottle will then be adored and a specific spell will be read to it in certain periods of time. After seven days to two weeks the polong will sound a scream from inside...

Achilles is one of the most popular characters from Greek mythology and literature who has been immortalised with numerous references in modern culture. The legend of the Trojan War centres on the heroic leader of this Myrmidons who was unbeatable in battle, and only the intervention of Apollo ended his reign. During the Trojan War, he is known for killing the Trojan prince, Hector. Although his e...

Kagutsuchi is the Shinto god of fire in Japanese mythology also known as Hi-no-Kagutsuchi. He is the father of 8 gods, including those from the mountain and warrior realms. Due to the destructive power of fire, he became an important part of Shinto ritual. He was killed and decimated into multiple pieces giving rise to volcanoes in the region. From what we know from mythological records, Kagutsuch...

In the mythology of some people, such as the Maori, it's believed that the god Tumatauenga created the first man on Earth, who was named Tiki. He met a beautiful woman in a lake and they eventually married. The more commonly known structures called Tikis are generally carved out of stone or wood, and they come in the form of a humanoid figure. In most cultures, these carvings are used to mark sacr...

The Aitvaras is a type of flying dragon/rooster in Baltic mythology that has been depicted as a luck-bringer or a trickster spirit. They are also referred to as household spirits, little demons, and even nature spirits. It is an unpredictable creature that can transform into various forms depending on its current environment. For instance, it can look like a black cat or a black cockerel inside th...

Malina is a solar deity in the Inuit mythology of the tribes of Greenland. The story of Malina is closely associated with the lunar deity known as Igaluk or Anningan who also happens to be her brother. Their constant chase is believed to be the reason for the movement of the Moon and Sun in the sky. Inuit mythology states that Igaluk and Malina were very close when they were young. However, they e...

Koshari is a sacred clown who is commonly seen at Katsina ceremonies and he is a powerful figure in the community. At the divine ceremonies, the divine clowns are let loose at important religious events with a lot of physical and fun. These divine clowns have a long and noble tradition of behaving with extreme silliness. The Koshari are both sacred and profane, and they are regarded as the father...

According to Arabian mythology, Falak is the giant serpent that lives below the fish known as Bahamut. It was also mentioned in the One Thousand and One Nights as a dangerous monster. It is said that it only fears God's greater power and that prevents it from consuming all of creation. Despite this, according to Islam, to describe Falak as omnipotent is wrong as either it is imaginary or the term...

Phra Phrom is the Thai representation of Brahma, the creator god of Hindu mythology. He is considered the god of good fortune and protection in Thailand and is known to exist with both the Buddhist and Hindu belief systems in the country. Another goddess of luck and good fortune is Nang Kwak who is also an important deity for the Thai people. Brahma or Phra Phrom is also known as Mahabrahma, the l...

In Greek mythology, the creature known as the chimera is a fire-breathing female monster that attacked Lycia and Caria. It was later killed by Bellerophon. Some western scholars of Chinese art, starting with Victor Segalen, use the word "chimera" generically to refer to winged leonine or mixed species quadrupeds, such as Bixie, Tianlu, Ky Lan and even Qilin. The most common description of the chim...

The Mongwa is a kachina or spirit that symbolises intelligence and wisdom. The Hopi believe that the wisdom and intelligence of the Mongwa kachina help them keep their fields free of rodents. They are also a frequent character in the various traditions and rituals performed by the members of the Hopi tribe and their main role is to knock sense into kachina clowns. The term Katsina or Kachina refer...

Seokga was a rebellious god in Korean mythology and he along with Mireuk was responsible for the creation of the world. To prove their sovereignty over the world they created, they held 3 contests. Seokga planted a magnolia flower and proclaimed that if the flower grew towards Mireuk, the world would be his, vice versa. When the flower eventually grew towards Mireuk, Seokga placed it on his lap. M...

Introduction Anubis is the god of the afterlife and is often confused with the older Wepwawet. It is believed that before the First Dynasty of Egypt, he developed a cult following in order to be invoked on the walls of royal tombs in order to protect them from wild dogs and jackals who frequently dug up freshly buried bodies. The Egyptians believed a powerful canine god was the best protection aga...