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 Roman God Greek Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Roman God Greek Mythology


Roman God as per the mythology occupies a central role in the life of the Roman people. The mythological beliefs of the people of Ancient Rome are divided into two parts one of which is largely later and literary while the other is early and cultic. What is a significant fact is that the former is borrowed from Greek mythology while the other in a varied fashion functioned in very different ways from its Greek counterpart.


 Norse Gods Scandinavian Mythology With Two Clans Aesir And Vanir


Religion & Faith >> Norse Gods Scandinavian Mythology With Two Clans Aesir And Vanir


Norse Gods are part of Scandinavian mythology, which includes indigenous beliefs, religion, and legends of the northern Germanic tribes before the advent of Christianity. Poems based on the exploits of the gods and goddesses formed the means of oral transmission of the mythology. Some elements of Norse mythology survive today as part of Scandinavian folklore.


 Celestial Dog Figure Of Chinese Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Celestial Dog Figure Of Chinese Mythology


The Celestial Dog is a figure of Chinese mythology which has inextricable associations with the constellation of Sirius or the Dog Star. The figure appears in many forms in the mythologies from all around the world. A dog-like figure with supernatural connotations appears in Egyptian, Chinese, Japanese and Hindu mythologies with different meanings and subtexts.



 King Of Gods Zeus Ruling Mount Olympus Greek Mythology


Religion & Faith >> King Of Gods Zeus Ruling Mount Olympus Greek Mythology


In Greek mythology, the king of Gods, Zeus rules from Mount Olympus. He is also the god of sky and thunder. In Roman mythology, the king of Gods is called Jupiter while his in Etruscan legends, the counterpart of Zeus is said to be Tinia.


 Hydra Lernaean Water Beast Of Greek Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Hydra Lernaean Water Beast Of Greek Mythology


One of the creatures that are found in the books of Greek mythology is the Lernaean Hydra. The Greeks say that it was actually a snake like evil creature which used to live in the swampy areas of the ancient city of Lerna which was situated in the country of Argolis. This creature had several heads. The books said that his breath was so poisonous that it could kill anybody with just his own breathing.



 Daughter of Leda Helen Of Troy Greek Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Daughter of Leda Helen Of Troy Greek Mythology


Helen is the daughter of Leda and Zeus in Greek mythology. She is popularly known as Helen of Troy. Her other siblings are Castor, Polydeuces and Clytemnestra. King Menelaus of Sparta was her husband. Helen in Greek means torch. Helen is known for her beauty and is known as The Beautiful. Other daughters of Leda from Tyndareus include Timandra, Phoebe, and Philonoe.


 Mars God Of Wars Roman Mythology Ancient Gods


Religion & Faith >> Mars God Of Wars Roman Mythology Ancient Gods


Greek Mythology contains some of the greatest epic stories that the world has ever heard of. According to the Greeks, they had a God for almost each and every tangible and intangible object that they saw around them in their ancient life. By tangible, we mean elements like fire, water, earth while intangible refers to aspects like love, peace, jealousy, etc. And each of the Gods were either good or bad. One of them was Mars God of Wars.



 Goddess Of The Rainbow Iris Messenger Of Zeus Hera Greek Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Goddess Of The Rainbow Iris Messenger Of Zeus Hera Greek Mythology


Iris, Goddess of the Rainbow, in Greek mythology, is the daughter of Titan Thaumas and the ocean nymph, Electra. Married to Zephyrus (god of the West Wind) Iris has a son, Pothos. She is the ambassador of Zeus and his wife Hera, the king and queen of the gods. It is said that Iris leaves Mount Olympus only to deliver messages to mankind who look up to her as an advisor and guide. Iris is the link between the gods and humanity.


 Poseidon God Of The Seas Neptune in Roman Mythology


Religion & Faith >> Poseidon God Of The Seas Neptune in Roman Mythology


In the Greek pantheon, Zeus is the king of the gods. He rules the skies and the living, Hades rules the underworld and Poseidon is the god of the seas. Known as Neptune in Roman mythology, Poseidon was also once a male spirit of fertility and one of the early civic gods. He is the eldest son of Titans Cronus and Rhea and is one of the first Olympians. Hades, Zeus and Hera are his siblings.


 Tokoloshe Zulu Mythology African Nations


Religion & Faith >> Tokoloshe Zulu Mythology African Nations


The myth of Tokoloshe is quite in the African countries. Some address tokoloshe as tikoloshe. Tokoloshe is commonly known as bear like human form, according to the Zulu mythology. All the Africans know what tokoloshe really is. Their head is similar to that of a teddy bear and had a bony ridge on its head. It goes from the forehead to the back of their head. There is also a hole in their head. They can even knock down an ox with their ridge. They are considered to be very strong.


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