All Questions
2,053
questions
0
votes
0
answers
6
views
I need help to understand this symbol any one could help me out pls? [closed]
I need help to understand this symbol any one could help me out pls?
24
votes
4
answers
8k
views
Who held the celestial sphere before Atlas?
After Zeus defeated Kronos, all Titans on the losing side were punished. Atlas in particular was tasked with holding the celestial sphere for all eternity.
When Herakles later meets him, it's ...
1
vote
0
answers
28
views
Who was the first to depict long-tailed fauns?
I have seen several pieces of artwork that depict fauns with long, tufted tails. I initially thought this was just something that C.S. Lewis had made up*, but now I'm curious.
Who was the first person ...
- 161
4
votes
0
answers
35
views
How big is a ziz?
I initially asked this question on Worldbuilding, and a few people said this site would be a better fit. How big is the ziz? Mythology states that it was large enough to block out the sun with its ...
2
votes
0
answers
54
views
Identify Tale: King kills Wife Out of Distrust Goes Blind then Regains Sight
Read a this tale long back need help identifying King.
It goes like one day King kills wife out of jealousy & distrust. Loses sight due to this event. Goes on penance realises his mistakes after ...
CommunityBot
- 1
9
votes
1
answer
206
views
Are there any old religions/mythologies where people would get tattood to get closer to or for their god?
Most religions today condemn the use of tattoos but Are there any old religions/mythologies where people would get tattood to get closer to or for their god?
The majority of Sunni Muslims believe ...
- 615
26
votes
3
answers
72k
views
Why is the story of Odin hanging from Yggdrasil so similar to that of Jesus on the cross?
I hope this actually has an answer, I couldn't find anything but speculation on the web.
Basically, the story of Odin hanging from Yggdrasil is very similar to that of Jesus on the cross. Here are ...
0
votes
2
answers
218
views
Does anyone know of other publications by Hertha von Dechend, co-author of "Hamlet's Mill"?
"Hamlet's Mill" emphasized the Precession and resettings for new World Ages. Where can similar views be found?
CommunityBot
- 1
9
votes
2
answers
1k
views
Contribution of ancient Greek pottery to mythology studies
I was wondering if the study of ancient Greek pottery art has contributed to the field of Mythology, and how, besides the cool illustrations:
Heracles and Athena. Source pic: Wikipedia.
For example, ...
- 2,317
1
vote
0
answers
200
views
Is there any creature or being with the role of keeping good and evil balanced?
Is there any creature or being in either mythology or folklore that serves as a form of "negotiator" between good and evil, with the role of keep order and balance between them
(whether it's ...
11
votes
4
answers
11k
views
Where does the idea that dragons hoard gold come from?
Where does the idea that dragons hoard gold come from?
I can't think of many myths of dragons hoarding gold. The closest I come up with is the dragon that guarded the Golden Fleece. And even that's a ...
3
votes
1
answer
63
views
Berecynthus son of Heracles?
Wikipedia states
Astydameia, daughter of King Mygdon, who was killed by Heracles who
sided with Lycus in a conflict opposing Lycus and Mygdon. After
killing her father, Heracles sired a son named ...
cmw♦
- 7,373
0
votes
0
answers
36
views
The elephent whose head attached to Lord Ganesha; Who was he? Had he got any curse in his previous life?
As we all know how Lord Ganesha's having an elephent head. But My question is that the elephent whose head was beheaded for attaching dead Ganesha's body;
Who was he?
What was his previous life?
Was ...
- 133
0
votes
1
answer
36
views
Hindu mythology. We already know that Kalki Avatar will appear in Kaliyuga. So was it already known in Tretayuga that Krishna will come in Dwaparyuga
We already know that Kalki Avatar will appear in Kaliyuga before his appearance. So was it already known in Tretayuga that Lord Krishna will come in Dwaparyuga, like is it written in the sacred texts ...
- 31
1
vote
1
answer
93
views
Help! Looking for a list of bird-human hybrids in mythology
I'm looking either for a list (linked or in your answer) of half human creatures from any and all mythology that can fly. Specifically, half human half bird. I am aware of harpies and sirens, although ...
- 31