No matter where you go, you will find that every tribe and culture has its own version of creation. It has its own story to tell about gods and powerful beings who created the world and everything in it. These stories also attempt to explain the things that happen all the time, like rain, thunder, drought, and famine.
For a time, these stories were thought to be real. Statues and monuments were built for these gods and deities. But over the course of millennia, these same deities are now depicted as no more than myth and legends. Today, these stories serve as great reference points for the academe.
Greek Mythology
- Greek Mythology Overview – this site provides a basic lesson on Greek mythology. You will understand the basic concepts of the Olympians and the Greek heroes and monsters.
- The 12 Olympians – visit this site to get to know the 12 Olympians who lived in Mount Olympus.
- The Titans – like the Olympian gods, there were 12 Titans who were the children of Uranus and Gaea.
- The Lesser Known Gods – here is a list of gods and goddesses who are not as popular as the others in pop culture.
- Pleiades – this star cluster is also known as the Seven Sisters. Visit this site to know more about its origins.
- All About Greek Mythology – this site provides an overview of all known Greek deities in alphabetical order.
- What do Gods Look Like – visit this site if you want to see statues and depictions of the Greek deities.
- The Gods in Art – this site shows paintings depicting the different gods and goddesses in Greek mythology.
- The Creation According to Greek Mythology – if you want to follow the chronological order of how the universe came to be, visit this site and explore a fantastic world of Greek story telling.
- Female Characters in Greek Mythology – there are dozens of female characters in Greek mythology but the world only knows a few. If you want to know more about them, visit this site.
- Aphrodite – who has not heard of the goddess of love? Today, she is much known for the name Venus.
- Persephone – also known as the Wife of Hades, she was a major character in Greek mythology.
- Artemis – as the goddess of wild animals and hunting, Artemis is associated with the Roman goddess Diana. Visit this site to explore more.
- Pandora – as the first human woman in Greek mythology, a dark story surrounds this female character.
Roman Mythology
Ancient Rome also has a fair share of literature on gods and deities. In fact, many of these are closely associated with the characters we know and love from Greek mythology. Here we will explore the different stories and of ancient Roman gods and how they are related to our constellations.
- Roman Religion – before Christianity, Rome practiced a different religion which was pagan in nature. They had gods and goddesses similar to those in ancient Greece.
- Roman versus Greek Gods – the two intertwine and you will see in this site how many gods and goddesses between Rome and Greece share the same name and features.
- Images of Roman Deities – see this list of Roman gods and their classic depiction in pictures.
- Major Roman Gods – here is a site that introduces you to the major characters of Roman mythology.
- List of Roman Deities – check out this site if you want a long list of all known Roman deities and a brief description of each.
- Glossary of Roman Gods – this site provides a comprehensive list of Roman gods and goddesses, their Greek counterpart, and their basic role in Roman mythology.
- The Roman Constellation Guide – ancient people have studied the stars and named them. But each constellation has a story different from what we know today.
- Astronomy and Roman Constellations – this site provides a story on how Roman mythology has influenced our perception of stars, zodiacs, and constellations.
- Stories of Roman Deities – check this out if you want further reading on each Roman god or goddess.
- Venus – visit this site for a comprehensive story of the roman goddess of love.
- Apollo – also known as the God of the Sun, Apollo's story is a crucial one to Roman mythology.
- Cupid – perhaps one of the most celebrated gods, Cupid is one of the gods who symbolize love. Read his story in this site.
Norse Mythology
If you have seen Thor and Loki in the movies, then you must know that you have just seen a glimpse of the rich world of Norse mythology. Just like Greek and Roman mythology, Norse folklore is a complete feast of stories from creation to destruction.
- Norse Mythology Overview – visit this site to get an overview of the rich history of Viking mythology.
- The Creation According to the Vikin – this is a different take on the creation of the universe taken from the view of Viking culture.
- Stories of Viking Gods – here you will find many stories about Viking gods and other popular mythological creatures in Norse mythology.
- The Oarkney Islands – this is a story of a group of islands during the age of the Vikings.
- Story of the Viking Gods – this site houses a lot of stories about the gods of the Vikings, including the origin of the universe and many other myths and tales.
- Stories of Loki – this page will give you access to several stories around Loki and his mischief.
- Loki – visit this site to get an overview of Loki, a god who is also a trickster.
- A List of Germanic Gods – take a look here to get acquainted with major Germanic gods.
- Viking Trivia – this site contains a lot of trivia about Viking mythology. Have fun!
- Njord – as one of the principal gods, Njord is particularly associated with money, the sea, and fertility.
- Valkyrie – who are they? Visit this site to understand more.
Egyptian Mythology
Whenever we mention Egypt, we think of mummies and pyramids. We also think of half human, half animal deities. Together, let us explore ancient stories that make Egypt one of the most fascinating cultures on earth.
- Overview of Egyptian Mythology – in this site, you will get a comprehensive background of Egyptian mythology and its history.
- Famous Egyptian Gods and Goddesses – this list features the 11 most powerful gods and goddesses of ancient Egypt.
- Ancient Egyptian Religion – this is a good overview of ancient religion in Egypt where you will get to know how Egyptians viewed the nature of death.
- Karnak – this is the name of a temple built in 2000 BC. Read this webpage for more information on its rich history.
- The Book of the Dead – famous for its cryptic secrets, the Book if the Dead is a compilation of magic spells that have protected the corpses of Egyptian dignitaries over the course of time.
- Egyptian Mythology for Children – this is a great site for children who want to know more about Egypt's mythology.
- The Creation According to Egyptian Mythology – like any culture, Egypt has its own version of creation.
- Animal Worship in Egypt – like other religions, ancient Egypt viewed some animals as sacred beings or as embodiment of gods. Read here for more details.
- Ancient Egypt Trivia – dive here for an exciting way to learn more about Ancient Egypt!
- The Story of Isis and Osiris – go to this site to read more about the story of the two rival gods.
- Horus – probably one of the most well-known gods, Horus is a falcon whose right and left eyes represent the morning and the evening stars.
- Nut – she is the goddess of the sky and she is sometimes represented by a cow.
Native American Mythology
Native American stories are just as fascinating as other mythological stories in the world. They are traditionally in oral and written form found in the indigenous tribes of American Indians. Just like Egypt, the texts are seen in hieroglyphic forms found in caves. Their folklore lives on as many American Indian writers retell the story of their culture in modern times.
- Overview of Native American Myths – this site is a great start to understand the culture of Native Americans and their history.
- Popular Native American Folklore – this is a collection of stories of Indian mythology.
- Choctaw Stories – Choctaw is a tribe of Indians who now live in Mississippi. Check this site to read interesting folktales.
- Thunderbird and Trickster – these are characters that cross the boundaries of Indian tribes. This story is found in many Native American tribes, unlike other stories that are only told in specific Indian tribes.
- American Indian Astronomy – similar to other cultures, the American Indians have studied the stars and created stories around them. Here is a list of those popular stories.
- Legend of the Beaver – the Indian folklore has several versions of this. Visit this site for the stories.
- Navajo Creation – this page tells us the story of the world's creation according to the Najavo tribe.
- Iroquois Creation – this page tells us the story of the world's creation according to the Iroquois tribe.
- Oneida Creation – this page tells us the story of the world's creation according to the Oneida tribe.
Sumerian Mythology
- The Creation According to Sumerian Mythology – this site tells us about the creation of the universe as told by Sumerian myth.
- The Story of Enlil and Ninlil – in this site, you will get to read passages of texts about these deities.
- Sumerian Gods and Goddesses – this site provides a brief list of the most important gods and goddesses in Sumerian Mythology.
- The Epic of Gilgamesh – this site shows us a portion if the stone where the epic was written. It also tells us about the epic from an academic standpoint.
- The Great Flood – this is where you can read an academic essay about the flood that caused massive destruction in Sumerian myth.
- Inanna – read this to get yourself acquainted with the goddess of Sex and War in Sumerian myth.
- Dumuzid – also called Tammuz, Dumuzid is the Sumerian goddess of fertility.
- Enki and Ninhursaja – they are the Sumerian version of Adam and Eve.
- Ereshkigal – she is the goddess of the Land of the Dead, pretty much the equivalent of Hades.
Asian Mythology
Celtic Mythology
- Celtic Mythological Stories – check this out for an introduction on Celtic gods and myths.
- Celtic Gods – this site provides a list and description of the top gods in Celtic mythology.
- Celtic Myths – this site provides a wide range of Celtic stories.
- A List of Celtic Gods – if you want a comprehensive list, this site is a great resource. All their gods are listed here from A to Z.
- The Arthurian Legend – if you have heard of King Arthur, this site will give you an academic of who he is.
- Celtic Creatures – apart from leprechauns, the Celtic mythology is rich in creatures that we will never get to see. This site provides us that list.
- Dagda – this site gives us an overview about Dagda, the father of the People of Dana.
- Brighid – as the daughter of prominent gods, she is the goddess of many things. Visit this site for more information.
- Epona – she is the goddess of the horse. But apart from that, she influences anyone and anything that has to do with it, including fertility.