Many people get confused about the differences between Greek and Roman gods. There are a variety of similarities in the two god and goddess pantheons, but there are also key differences that are important to know about if you are going to talk about these religious figures. You should know the differences between the two groups of gods and goddesses […]
Ancient civilization in Egypt contains many facts, some of which are still a secret. This great land along the banks of the Nile has featured in both modern and ancient history. Around 3100 BC, after the political unification of Upper and Lower Egypt, the pharaoh was the supreme leader when it came to rituals and religion. Egyptian deities were considered […]
When we talk about the Japanese gods and goddesses, we must understand that much of the mythology and pantheon is derived from the traditional folklore of the Shinto – one of the major religions of Japan. And interestingly enough, much like Hinduism, Shinto or kami-no-michi (‘the Way of the Gods’) is a polytheistic mode of religion that results from the […]
The Vikings of the Scandinavian north worshipped the many gods and goddesses of Norse mythology. Thanks to surviving ancient texts, sagas and archaeological discoveries we know a great deal about these deities and how they were viewed by the Vikings. The Norse gods belong to two major clans: Æsir and Vanir. Odin, Frigg, Thor, Loki, Balder, Hod, Heimdall and Tyr […]