Mythology and Religion
Gods, goddesses, and monsters were part of everyday life in many ancient civilizations. Find information on mythology and ancient religions, including polytheistic pagan religions in these profiles and study guides.
Irish Mythology: Festival and Holidays
Dazbog, Slavic God of the Sun
Svarog, God of the Sky in Slavic Mythology
Veles (Volos), Slavic God of Cattle and the Underworld
Domovoi, House Spirit of Slavic Mythology
Lada, Slavik Goddess of Spring and Love
Pythia and the Oracle at Delphi
Zorya, Slavic Goddess of Light
Mokosh, Slavic Mother Earth Goddess
Marzanna, Slavic Goddess of Death and Winter
Leshy, Slavic Spirit of the Forest
Irish Mythology: History and Legacy
Narcissus: Classic Greek Icon of Extreme Self-Love
Introduction to Slavic Mythology
Theseus, Great Hero of Greek Mythology
The 10 Most Important Slavic Gods
Osiris: Lord of the Underworld in Egyptian Mythology
The Centaur: Half Human, Half Horse of Greek Mythology
Medusa: The Ancient Greek Myth of the Snake-Haired Gorgon
The Minotaur: Half Man, Half Bull Monster of Greek Mythology
The Myth of Gilgamesh, Hero King of Mesopotamia
The 10 Greatest Heroes of Greek Mythology
Learn More About Greek God Poseidon
Fast Facts on Hades
Learn About Greek Goddess Artemis
Learn About the Greek Goddess Hestia
5 Dancing Deities in Mythology
Monsters and Mythical Creatures of Ancient Egypt
Cannibals in Greek Mythology
The Greek Hero Perseus
What Were the Elysian Fields in Greek Mythology?
The Pre-Viking Legend of Ragnarök
How Did the Greek Hero Hercules Die?
Understanding the Significance of Pandora's Box
Overview of the Children of Helen of Troy
Table of Roman Equivalents of Greek Gods
Moon Gods and Moon Goddesses
Who Were the Parents of the Greek Hero Hercules?
Symbols of the Greek God Apollo
Half Human, Half Beast: Mythological Figures of Ancient Times
The Wives, Mates, and Children of the Greek God Apollo
A Biography of the Greek God Hades
Why Hercules Had to Perform the 12 Labors
Who Were the 9 Greek Muses?
The Myth of Er From the Republic of Plato
The Curse of Medusa From Greek Mythology
Mars and Venus Caught in a Net
Birth of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses
Prometheus: Fire Bringer and Philanthropist
Who Are the Nymphs in Greek Mythology?
The Legend of the Phoenix
Plot Summary of "Agamemnon" by Aeschylus
Top Worst Betrayals in Greek Mythology
Athena, the Greek Goddess of Wisdom
Adonis and Aphrodite
What Is Myth?
The Story of Semele
Genealogy of the First Gods
Julian and the Fall of Paganism
Mythical Creatures: The Monsters from Greek Mythology
How Did the Month of February Get Its Name?