Mythology and History

introduction to the myth of Athirat the Huntress from Ugaritic mythology   Athirat is described as the elusive, hunting goddess and shares ...

Baal and Mot story The god Mot refuses Baal's invitation to come to Baal's palace to recognize Baal's kingship Baal's kings...

Why Did El Appoint Yam as His Viceroy? El tells Kothar-wa-Khasis that the latter must build a palace for the god Yam and reminds him to hur...

What is the Story of Etana and the Quest for Immortality? The story of Etana is one of the stories of the search for immortality, but here ...

The Origins of the Babylonian Job: Ludlul Bel Nemeqi This is one of the most renowned pieces of Babylonian wisdom literature, known in its ...

Introduction Greek mythology is filled with wondrous creatures and terrifying monsters that were born at the dawn of creation, becoming an ...

Introduction Throughout ancient civilizations, the sun was venerated as a divine force, embodying light, order, and justice. Two of the mos...

Khonsu and Nanna: The Lunar Gods of Egypt and Sumer Gods associated with the moon played an important role in ancient civilizations, influe...

Introduction How did ancient civilizations view wisdom? Did knowledge have a single face, or did it diverge according to different cultures?...

Themis: The goddess of justice who chose wisdom over power At the dawn of time, Themis was born from the heart of earth and sky, the daught...

Hydra: The monster of legend who challenged Doomed Heracles Deep in the marshes of Lerna, Greece, Hydra was born, a mythical creature that ...

Prometheus: Thief of Fire and Hero of Mankind What drives a god to sacrifice for humans? How does a savior turn into an eternal tormentor? ...

Overview of the Goddess Athena In ancient times, where wisdom was personified as a goddess, Athena stood tall among the twelve goddesses of...

The Myths of Ra: The Eternal Journey of the Sun God The myths of Ra are generally divided into two categories. The first category portrays ...

The Creation of the Universe, Gods, and Humans in Egyptian Mythology After the emergence of the creator god and his ascension to the throne...

The Primordial Ogdoad in Egyptian Mythology Egyptian creation myths are unique in that they place the universe, gods, and humans on the sam...

Daily Rituals  Bathing and Purification The ritual of bathing and purification was a daily practice for Canaanite worshippers or priests. ...

Maat: The Essence of Order and Justice in Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptians used the term "Maat" to define the fundamental esse...

The Old Kingdom of Egypt (c. 3000 - 2250 BCE) - Dynasties 1-6 Timeline: How Did the Old Kingdom Begin? The era of dynasties began with the u...

The Gods Revolt Against Labor The Babylonian account of the creation of man begins with the uprising of the lesser gods. Tired of the burde...

El and His Chosen People: The People of the Lord In Canaanite belief, divinity was primarily about worshipping the fertile forces of nature....

The Canaanite Religious Institution Throughout their history, the Canaanites maintained a cohesive religious institution Theology  that ori...

In this article, we are not concerned with recounting the story of the Sumerian flood. Instead, our focus is on the pre-flood period, its ci...

The Flood in Religious Narratives and Historical Context If religious narratives have specified the time period between the creation of the ...

The Pious Daniel and His Devotion The epic recounts that the righteous and wise man Daniel feared his gods and offered sacrifices to them. ...

Migration to Mesopotamia: The Birth of Civilization The migration of northern Mesopotamian civilizations to the fertile valley between the ...

Dumuzi, the God: His Name and Divine Aspects The name Dumuzi in Sumerian means "the legitimate son" or "the dutiful son....

Discovery of the Keret Tablets The legend of Keret is inscribed on three relatively large clay tablets, discovered during the 1930 and 1931...

Ishtar, Lady of the Divine Decrees This poem is a hymn and a prayer by the revered priestess Enheduanna , daughter of Sargon of Akkad, who ...

The World Enters Famine After Ishtar's Descent to the Underworld These verses describing the fate of fertility on earth encapsulate the...