Explore World Mythology

The table below provides links to similar gods and goddesses in the Greek and Roman pantheons. ...
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Visit the links to learn about the myths of West Africa related to objects in the sky, and ...
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Explore myths from Amazonia about the Sun and Moon. ...
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Learn about Aztec myths related to the Solar System and stars. ...
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Lugh, whose name means "the shining one," was the Celtic Sun god. The underworld god Balor ...
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Explore folklore from China about the Sun, Moon, and Creation. ...
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Visit the links to learn about ancient Egyptian myths related to objects in the sky, the Earth, ...
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Learn about Hindu myths related to the sky, the Solar System, and the stars. ...
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Visit the links to learn about Inca myths related to objects in the sky and the Earth. Back ...
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Learn about the ways traditional Inuit culture has viewed the Sun, Moon, and Earth. ...
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Sumatra experiences frequent seismic activity because it is located near the boundary of two of Earth's tectonic plates. Earthquakes occur at 'subduction zones,' such as the one west of Indonesia, when...
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