African Goddesses and West African societies is an exploration of African religion for the sake of understanding what African Goddesses are and how Western African societies relate to them. In this post I explore the existence of African Goddesses, which … Continue reading The Mythical Origins of the African Goddesses in West African Societies
Mount Everest Mount Everest is also known as Chomolungma, although spelled as Qomolangma. Qomolangma is the local Tibetan name for what we know as Mount Everest. It means “Goddess Mother of the World”, which is a bit similar to the … Continue reading Debunking the Myths About Mount Everest
Tales of mythological creatures have captivated our imaginations for years. It’s since childhood our grandparents have shared stories about legendary animals, mythical monsters, and other amazing mythical creatures, isn’t it? There are innumerable of these mythological creatures. Some of these … Continue reading Popular Mythological Creatures of Folklore and Fairytales
Located at the northwestern edge of Africa, Morocco lies only a few miles away from Europe. For centuries, Morocco served as the link between the two continents. Due to this particular geographical location, the country was exposed to a myriad … Continue reading A Journey Through Moroccan Myths, Folktales, and Legends
Myths, legends, folklore and fantastic tales are always intriguing to us, no matter what the geographical location is. Every country has its own collection of mythical creatures, legendary human figures and monsters. Finnish folklore and legends are no exception. The … Continue reading An Exploration of the Nuances of Finnish Folklore and Legends
Afterlife and Apocalypse: Accounts of Life after Death across the World 2012. The Fifth Wave. The pandemic that shook the world in 2020. What do these three have in common? The truth is, they reveal humanity’s – or at least, … Continue reading Afterlife and Apocalypse: Accounts of Life after Death Across the World
Indigenous Australians are the world’s oldest existing culture on earth. According to archeological evidence, their history spans from 50 000 years to 80 000 years old. Indigenous Australians have preserved their history through stories called The Dreamtime, Dreamtime stories, or … Continue reading Myth: The Dreamtime and its Importance to Indigenous Australians
Kraków is a city located on the banks of the Vistula River in southern Poland. It is the second-largest city in the country and the most visited destination by tourists. Currently, it is the cultural capital of Poland, and quite … Continue reading The Fascinating Legend of the Wawel Dragon from Kraków, Poland
Introduction You may be wondering what Greek mythology is. Wonder no more. Greek mythology is a set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes of the ancient Greeks. It was part of the religion ancient Greece. So you could say … Continue reading The Great Legends and Myths Behind Ancient Greek Mythology and Its Influence