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The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Mythology

Every culture in history has had a belief in the divine and a mythology to explain the world around them. Angry gods and goddesses might be the reason for a drought or why illness befell a village. If the gods were happy or pleased, sea voyages went well and there was a bountiful crop. In addition to explaining the toils and luck of daily life, the mythology and legends was a way to impart cultural values and parables to the following generations. Greek Mythology Greek Gods and Goddesses: An overview of the mythology of Greek gods for kids. The Olympians: The Greek gods that live on Mt. Olympus. The Titans: Information about the Titans that ruled before the Olympians overthrew them. Lesser Gods and Goddesses: Lesser gods and other mythological characters. The Seven Sisters: The mythology about the Pleiades. Characters of Greek Mythology: A searchable database of the characters in Greek mythology and their relations to each other. Images of the Gods: Images of the Olympian gods and ancient texts that reference them. The Perseus Encyclopedia: The ultimate encyclopedia of the classical world. Greek Mythology in Art: A dictionary of how characters from Greek mythology are depicted in art. Greek Creation Myth: The creation of the world in Greek mythology. Women in Greek Myths: An encyclopedia of the females in Greek myth, including nymphs, goddesses, mortals, Amazons, and monstresses. Aphrodite: The Greek goddess of love may seem insignificant when compared to some of the other Greek gods, but she had power unlike any other. Persephone: The story of how Persephone was taken to the underworld. Artemis: This page tells the origins of Artemis. Pandora: Read about the first woman, Pandora, and learn what happened when she opened the box. Roman Mythology Roman Religion: An overview of Ancient Rome’s religious beliefs. Roman Vs Greek Gods: A side-by-side comparison of the Roman gods and their Greek counterparts. Clip Art of Roman Mythology: Images from Roman mythology in usable clip art form. Gods of Roman Mythology: An overview of the major characters in Roman mythology. Who's Who in Roman Mythology: A nice summary of each of the main Roman gods and their images in art. A Glossary of Roman and Greek Gods and Goddesses: Basic information about each of the gods. Roman Deities: An overview of the history of the Roman gods. Constellation Lore: Roman mythology in the stories of the constellations. Influences on Astronomy: The name origins of some planetary features can be found in Roman Mythology. Stories of Gods and Goddesses: Excerpts from Bullfinch’s work on Roman and Greek mythology. Venus: The story of the goddess, her husband, and her lover. Apollo: This page describes Apollo, one of the twelve deities of Olympus. Cupid: Read the story of Cupid and Psyche and see how to compares to the modern image of this god. Norse Mythology Mythology of the Vikings: An overview of all aspects of Norse mythology. The Viking Universe: The Norse mythology of astronomy and creation. Stories of the Gods: An explanation of the gods and the Norse creation myth. Cosmology and the Gods: An overview of the gods and legends of Norse mythology. Norse Myth in Medieval Orkney: Research into the tradition of Norse mythology on the Orkneys. Gods of the Vikings: A description of each of the major Norse gods. Loki's Taunting: One of the stories of Loki, the Trickster God. Loki: More information about the mischievous god. The Germanic Gods: Detailed descriptions of the Norse gods. Viking Q&A: Questions and answers about the Viking religion and mythology. Njord: Learn about Njord, the god of wind. Valkyrie: This page goes into detail about Odin's war goddesses, known as the Valkyries. Egyptian Mythology Egyptian Mythology and Religion: An overview of the Egyptian belief system. Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Egypt: Details about each of the major gods and goddesses and their hieroglyphs.  Ancient Egyptian Religion: Biographies of Egyptian deities and information about the ancient Egyptian mythology. Digital Karnak: Explore and experience the daily ritual of one of Egypt’s largest temple complexes. Book of the Dead: A translation of the Papyrus of Ani, also known as the Egyptian Book of the Dead. Egypt for Kids: A site where children can learn about life and mythology in Ancient Egypt. Egyptian Creation: The concept of creation, as believed and understood by the Ancient Egyptians. Animals and Belief: The role that animals played in Egyptian religion. Egyptian Religion Q&A: Some basic questions and answers about ancient Egyptian beliefs. Isis and Osiris: Read the story of Isis and Osiris. Horus: Read about the falcon-headed god known as Horus. Nut: The blue goddess with the sky on her back. Native American Mythology Native American Lore: Myths and stories of creation and migration from major tribes across the United States. Legends of Native Americans: Legends from various tribes that explain phenomena or establish culture. Choctaw Legends and Stories: A collection of mythology from the Choctaw tribe. Thunderbird and Trickster: A study of two characters that can be found in the mythology of Native Americans tribes across the country. American Indian Star Lore: Stories of constellations and other features of the night sky. Native American Legend of the Giant Beaver: An exploration of a myth with a possible basis in reality. Native American Tales: A large collection of stories collected from tribes around the country. Old Indian Legends: Iktomi, the spider fairy, and other stories told by the Sioux. Navajo Creation Story: The legend of the creation of the first man and woman. Iroquois Creation Myth: A story about the Sky People and the beginning of the Earth. Oneida Creation Story: The tale of Evil Spirit and Good Spirit. Sumerian Mythology Sumerian Creation: Stories of how the world and humanity were created. Enlil and Ninlil: A translation of one of the core Sumerian myths. Love, Lust, and the Young God Enlil: An analysis of the Enlil and Ninlil myth. Gods and Goddesses: Details about the gods, goddesses, demons, and monsters of early Mesopotamia. The Epic of Gilgamesh: The epic tale about the part-god king that is believed to be one of the earliest pieces of literature. The Deluge: An examination of the Epic of Gilgamesh in relation to its mention of a great flood. Inanna: Read about the descent of the goddess of love, fertility, and war. Dumuzid: Translations of the myths which involve Dumuzid. Enki and Ninhursaja: Read the myth of Enki and Ninhursaja, the earth goddess. Ereshkigal: The goddess of the underworld and sister of Inanna. Asian Mythology Chinese Creation Myth: A combination of animation and text tells the story of Chinese creation. Tibetan Folk Tales: The early mythology of the Tibetan people. Japan Creation Myth: A myth about the beginning of the world. Korean Creation Myth: The story of a Heavenly Prince and Bear Woman. Mythology of the Philippines: The lore of the Philippines. Myths and legends of Indonesia: An overview of Indonesian mythology and some of their stories. Legends and Myths of Holi: The stories surrounding this Indian holiday. A Glossary of Malaysian Ghosts: Ghosts and creatures from Malaysian mythology. Folk Tales of Taiwan: Legends and myths from Taiwan’s past. The Power and Relevance of Vietnamese Myths: An essay on the relevance of myth in Vietnamese culture. Monkey: Learn about Monkey, the Chinese trickster god. Kappa: Find out about the Japanese water Deity. Amaterasu and Uzume: Two of the female Japanese kami and the rolls they play in Japan's mythology. Celtic Mythology Lugodoc's Guide to Celtic Mythology: An brief overview of Celtic Mythology. Celtic Gods and Heroes: A student resource for an overview of Celtic life and mythology. Stories from Celtic Mythology: Stories of Celtic gods and goddesses. Celtic Gods and Associates: The Celtic gods and what they represent. Gods of Celtic Mythology: Defining the main Celtic gods. Celtic Mythology and the Arthurian Legends: A study into the influences Celtic mythology had on the Arthurian legends. Lore and Myth: The myths and symbolism of the Celts. Creatures of Celtic Mythology: A glossary of Celtic creatures. Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race: Ancient tales of Ireland’s Celts. Dagda: Read the story of Dagda and his staff that could raise the dead. Brighid: Find out what is known about the Celtic goddess Brighid. Epona: This resource compiles a great deal of in-depth information on the goddess of horses. 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