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An examination of various dragons in myth, primarily focusing on European dragons, and the similarities and differences with Source
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This Globe Features Mythology, Science, and Technology (Video)
September 21st, 2023 
Awake Goy Crafted in the 16th century by Gerhard Emmoser for Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, the “Celestial Globe with Clockwork” stands as a remarkable fusion of art, science, and engineering. Read more Section: Artifacts Other Artifacts News Videos Read Later Source
Surtr: Norse Mythology’s Giant God of Fire and Apocalypse
September 2nd, 2023 Awake Goy By ALEKSA VUČKOVIĆ Giants, demigods, dwarves and elves – all these creatures made the Old Norse mythology so Source
Oldest Inscription of ‘Odin’ Resets Beliefs About Norse Mythology
March 9th, 2023 Awake Goy Archaeologists in Denmark are celebrating the discovery of the oldest inscription mentioning the god Odin. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Writings News History & Archaeology Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source
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No Comments »Ymir in Norse Mythology: A Cosmic Creation Story
October 8th, 2022 Awake Goy The story of Ymir and the creation of the universe typifies the emphasis on sacrifice as a theme, in Nordic myth and in creation stories around the world. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source
Midgard: Norse Mythology’s Realm of the Humans
September 27th, 2022 Awake Goy The Viking universe was a complicated one. It was made up of nine different realms. Different realms were home to different races, and each had different themes. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source
Typhon and Echidna: Monster Makers of Greek Mythology
September 24th, 2022 Awake Goy Greek mythology is full of terrible monsters. Although it is difficult to choose the worst or most terrible of the Greek monsters, Typhon and Echidna are strong contenders. Both were giant behemoths responsible for birthing a vast number of additional monsters together. As a team, they were so powerful, they even challenged Zeus for supremacy […]
Nidhogg, the Chaos Bringing Dragon of Ancient Norse Mythology
September 15th, 2022 Awake Goy A dark dragon, feathered, with corpses strewn about its body. An ancient evil that nibbles away at the structure of the universe itself. The “curse-striker.” A beast constantly engaged in a battle of wits with eagles, communicating with them by… a squirrel? All this and more is part of the mythology of Nidhogg in Norse […]
Posted in Jewish News Tags: ancient, bringing, chaos, Dragon, mythology, nidhogg, norse No Comments »Deciphering the Role of Helios, the Sun God of Greek Mythology
September 14th, 2022 Awake Goy An unpunished second-generation Titan of Greek mythology, Helios was a deity who was important, but not always recognized for his powers. Until his role was usurped by a newer god, Helios was the deity of the life-giving, season-changing sun. He appeared in artwork riding his horse-drawn chariot across the sky and was a firsthand witness to […]
Deciphering the Role of Helios, the Sun God of Greek Mythology
September 14th, 2022 Awake Goy An unpunished second-generation Titan of Greek mythology, Helios was a deity who was important, but not always recognized for his powers. Until his role was usurped by a newer god, Helios was the deity of the life-giving, season-changing sun. He appeared in artwork riding his horse-drawn chariot across the sky and was a firsthand witness to […]
9 Similarities Between Greek And Indian Mythology
September 7th, 2022 Awake Goy Greek and Indian Mythology are two of the oldest and most famous mythologies known to man. Here are some interesting things that you will find common in both these mythologies. 1. Zeus and Indra The most important similarity that comes to anyone’s mind is the uncanny similarity between Zeus and Indra. Not only both of […]
9 Similarities Between Greek And Indian Mythology
September 7th, 2022 Awake Goy Greek and Indian Mythology are two of the oldest and most famous mythologies known to man. Here are some interesting things that you will find common in both these mythologies. 1. Zeus and Indra The most important similarity that comes to anyone’s mind is the uncanny similarity between Zeus and Indra. Not only both of […]
9 Similarities Between Greek And Indian Mythology
September 7th, 2022 Awake Goy Greek and Indian Mythology are two of the oldest and most famous mythologies known to man. Here are some interesting things that you will find common in both these mythologies. 1. Zeus and Indra The most important similarity that comes to anyone’s mind is the uncanny similarity between Zeus and Indra. Not only both of […]
Jormungandr: The Misunderstood Midgard Serpent of Norse Mythology
September 7th, 2022 Awake Goy Jormungandr, the world serpent, was an integral part of Norse mythology. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later
Posted in Jewish News Tags: jormungandr, midgard, misunderstood, mythology, norse, serpent No Comments »Is There Any Truth to Legends of Mighty Cyclopes from Greek Mythology?
September 3rd, 2022 Awake Goy The mysterious, one-eyed creatures revered in Greek and Roman mythologies remain one of the most riveting of the oldest Mediterranean legends. Read more Section: Artifacts Ancient Writings News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later
Argos Panoptes – The All-Seeing Giant of Greek Mythology
August 31st, 2022 Awake Goy Argos Panoptes was one of the primordial giants of Greek mythology. His epithet Panoptes means “the one who is all-seeing” and reminds us of the symbol of the all-seeing eye of God. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later
Dark Sketches & Stories from the Underworld in Greek Mythology
August 29th, 2022 Awake Goy One of the most fascinating concepts of Greek mythology is that of the underworld. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later
Dark Sketches & Stories from the Underworld in Greek Mythology
August 28th, 2022 Awake Goy One of the most fascinating concepts of Greek mythology is that of the underworld. The Greek underworld is one of three realms that make up the cosmos. It was believed that after death, an individual’s soul leaves his body and goes to the underworld, thus leaving his body behind. Beyond the dead, the underworld was […]
Der Golem – 1920 Silent Film About the Legendary Creature From jewish Mythology
August 25th, 2022 Awake Goy A rabbi in medieval Prague created a “golem” out of clay to protect his tribe from “persecution,” but the monster ends up turning on the jews. Source
Posted in Jewish News Tags: about, creature, golem, Jewish, legendary, mythology, silent No Comments »Kvasir and the Mead of Poetry in Norse Mythology
August 23rd, 2022 Awake Goy For the ancient Vikings, poetry was a way to tell the stories of their gods, their religion, their heroes and villains. Works that have survived centuries are told with such eloquence; it would only be fitting that they had a story to explain their origin. Although there are several versions, they are always centered on […]
Harpies: Terrifying Bird-Women of Greek Mythology
August 16th, 2022 Awake Goy There are many interesting creatures in the world of Greek mythology, but some of the most daunting are the harpies. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source
Baku: The Legendary Dream Eating Monster of Japanese Mythology
July 28th, 2022 Awake Goy The Baku, otherwise known as the dream eater, is a mythological being or spirit in Chinese and Japanese folklore which is said to devour nightmares. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Asia Read Later Source
Who Is the Dagda? Celtic Mythology Explained
July 10th, 2022 Awake Goy The Greatfather of the Gaelic gods examined in detail, drawing from all available primary sources. Source
Perseus: The Powerful Demigod of Greek Mythology
July 9th, 2022 Awake Goy One of the most detailed stories within Greek mythology, the story of Perseus reads like an action-packed thriller. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later Source
Beware the Wandering Wilas of Slavic Mythology
June 25th, 2022 Awake Goy In Slavic mythology, there is a type of nymph, which can only be described as somewhere between a ghost and a fairy. Read more Section: News Myths & Legends Europe Read Later
BL – Norse Mythology and the Old Testament
June 13th, 2022 Awake Goy Norse Mythology Old Testament Roots (israelite.info) The post BL – Norse Mythology and the Old Testament appeared first on EURO·FOLK·RADIO. Source
Achilles: The Greatest Hero of Greek Mythology?
May 1st, 2022 Awake Goy “Sing Goddess, the rage of Achilles” is the very first line of The Iliad, Homer’s epic poem, as he introduces its main hero. The Greek hero Achilles was believed to have been the strongest, bravest, and even the most handsome in the army of Agamemnon. Read more Section: News History Famous People Read Later
Aluxes: The Mischievous Little People of Maya Mythology
April 2nd, 2022 Awake Goy Every place has its own legends – some being truer than others. Around the globe, you can find many legends about small human-like creatures causing chaos wherever they go. Some of these creatures are called goblins or golems, while others may be elves or even poltergeists. Mexico is no exception to these types of legends. […]
The Origins Of Ancient Greek Creation Mythology
March 15th, 2022 Awake Goy Since the beginning of humankind, there has been the pressing need to understand the reasons why humans were created. What purpose do humans serve? Each ancient and modern culture hold their own stories, some of which build on top of older tales. The ancient Greeks were no exception. Layering on events and beliefs that originated […]
Time Travel: From Ancient Mythology to Modern Science
January 9th, 2022 Awake Goy Time travel and time machines have been a topic of science fiction and countless movies for many decades. In fact, it appears that the possibility to travel in time, either into the future or into the past, has appealed to the imagination of mankind for centuries. While many may think it is absurd to believe […]
