Mythology and History

Who were the Druids? the Druids The keepers of wisdom, the interpreters of signs, the ones who spoke with the gods and the dead alike. What ...

Unveiling the Myth of Ugarit: The Tale of The Predators hidden in the ruins of the ancient city of Ugarit lies a myth unlike any other — a s...

Origins and Identity Ninhursag , a deity of profound significance. She stands as a central figure in Mesopotamian mythology, revered as the...

Ninhursag, mother of the gods Ninhursag, a deity of profound significance. She stands as a central figure in Mesopotamian mythology, revered...

Who is Adad (also known as Hadad, Haddad, or Ishkur)? Hadad, resonating with the power of storms and rain. He stands as a pivotal figure in ...

Nergal Nergal, A formidable God whose domain spanned the shadows of the underworld and the devastating battles of the mortal realm. He is a...

Introduction to the god Nabu God Nabu, the God of boundless intellect and the embodiment of writing, wisdom and prophecy. He stood tall, a b...

Introduction Ninurta, a God, a hero, a healer, and a guardian. His story is filled with tales of combat, trials and protection, putting him ...

Introduction to the Myth of Baal, the Heifer, and Anat Most of this text is missing This myth consists of three columns, all of which are wr...

Heroes in Mesopotamia before the Flood There may be no mythical and non-mythical eras in Mesopotamian heritage. But there are characters th...

The Conflict Between Power and Wisdom in Mesopotamian Mythology The Age of the Gods in Mesopotamian civilization is a symbolic moment that b...

The Concept of Neter: Divine Regeneration in Ancient Egypt The ancient Egyptian understanding of divinity is deeply rooted in the word Neter...

Gods and Immortality in Mesopotamian Belief The gods are immortal, and man is dead, as the gods exist to live forever and control the destin...

The Gods of the Flood: Divine Intervention In Genesis, the Jewish god Yahweh sends the flood, but it is the Sumerian and Akkadian pantheon o...

Baal’s Coronation on Mount Zephon: Ritual and Symbolism in Ugaritic Storm-God Mythology The coronation of Baal was supposed to take place on...

What Is the Greek Underworld and Where Is It Located? There were no precise ideas about the other world among the Greeks, some saw it as loc...

What is Orphism? Origins and Meaning Orphism is named after the poet-God Orpheus who appeared in Thrace, and the poems of this poet-God, sun...

What Are Secret Religions and Mystery Cults? Secret religions can be defined as religions whose adherents perform mysterious rituals limited...

Although the Greek beliefs appear to us outwardly to be somewhat harmonious and dominated by one rhythm and one rhythm, the references of th...

Types of God worship among the Greeks Despite the common idea of the Greeks being worshipers of a large number of gods, we cannot generaliz...

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...