Explore Mythology
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Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Sun, reflecting its importance ...
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In cultures around the world, humans have developed stories to help them understand how the ...
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Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Moon, reflecting its prominence ...
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Explore mythology associated with the planets of the solar system. ...
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Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the stars, and the patterns ...
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Compare the Greek and Roman pantheons, and learn which gods and goddesses are equivalent. ...
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Explore the family trees of the Greek, Norse, and Roman pantheons. ...
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Explore myths about other cultures from around the world. ...
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Are you a genius when it comes to mythology? Can you spell all those names? Try our hangman ...
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Explore other websites about mythology and art. ...
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Did you know?
Did you know that, in
Egyptian mythology, the sky goddess
Nut married the Earth god
Geb, and that the Sun god
Re was angry, and so forced them to separate?
Did you know that the Maya believed that the Earth was flat, and that there was a jaguar called a bacab in each corner that supported the sky?
Earth and Space Science Concept of the Day
Do you know what this word or phrase means?
Spreading ridgexSpreading ridge : An oceanic spreading ridge is the fracture zone along the ocean bottom where molten mantle material comes to the surface, thus creating new crust.
Click on the word to find out!
Research Highlights
Despite growing awareness of the problem of plastic pollution in the world's oceans, little solid scientific information has existed about the nature and scope of the issue. This week, a team of researchers...
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