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Do we know of any pagan creation myths that also feature a creation week?
Is the creation week an introduction by Abrahamic religions, or are there other known religions that also have, as part of their creation myths, a creation week (not necessarily of 7 days)? I've ...
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Would Izanami be considered a death or underworld goddess?
Her role as a creation goddess is obvious, but could she be considered as a death goddess because of her link to the underworld? Or have Shintos never really seen it that way?
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What is the greek/roman myth with woman proud of her three sons but they die
I remember (and I may be mis-remembering some things) a myth where there was a mother and her three sons doted over her and ran for her every wish. The three sons carried her somewhere and got her ...
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Oldest provable myth or legend
What is the oldest myth or legend which is known to mankind?
It's rather simple to determine the age of physical objects, be that pieces of everyday objects, but also written documents. These latter ...
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Did the ancient Greeks establish a time when Prometheus gave fire to humans?
According to Wikipedia, the myth of Prometheus was first recorded around 800 B.C.:
The first recorded account of the Prometheus myth appeared in the late 8th-century BC Greek epic poet Hesiod's ...
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When did many kinds of Fairies become small statured or tiny?
In popular culture and folklore, many species of Fairies are said to have a small true form (but can alter their size whenever they see fit)
I was wondering when did this occur? Did the original myths ...
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Why does Hesiod emphasize the fact that Hecate is the only child of her parents?
In Hesiod's Theogony, he dedicates a part to talking about Hecate's birth and the powers she possesses:
And she conceived and bare Hecate whom Zeus the son of Cronos honoured
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How to become immortal in Western world in compare to Chinese legends and western mythology? [duplicate]
I saw some Chinese series where were immortal people. Question is if someone knows the path how to be immortal in nowadays. Because the 1000 years Kingdom is closer and closer and it seems there is a ...
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What mythological figures/creatures are defined as immortal observers of humanity?
I am looking for a variety of answers. Some mythological figures, such as the Watchers in 1 Enoch, are entities that chose to descend to the mortal world to copulate with humans and teach humans (in ...
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Is there any evidence as to which incidents in the Odyssey were invented by Homer and which were existing legends (apart from the Trojan War)?
Homer's epic the Odyssey is mainly about the Greek hero Odysseus' adventures on his way home from the Trojan War, including raiding the Cicones at Ismaros, the lotus eaters, the Cyclops' cave, the ...
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Aesir ancestors
Like in Greek mythology (and Dectrip faith, do we have Redditors here?), the reigning god class is not the eldest. Unlike Greek mythology, where there is ample report on family feud, I merely know the ...
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Are there group names for gods in Egyptian mythology, similar to the Norse and Greek mythologies primordials, titans, Æsir, Vanir?
Like in the title said is there? If there is mind anyone help me by listing them?
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What is the meaning of this wooden symbol found in a basement?
I have no idea if this is the right place to ask this, but it felt like the best bet. I discovered this crudely carved wooden symbol/cross in a basement (see picture below). Any idea what it might ...
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Why did the creators of the myth "man was created from clay" choose clay?
The creation of life from clay is a theme that appears throughout world religions and mythologies.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creation_of_life_from_clay
the question is: why did their imagination ...
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Are there any sources about defiling and/or renouncing an idol being a capital offense?
Are there any sources about defiling and/or renouncing an idol in the ancient pagan world being a capital offense?
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