Mythology

A survey of vampire-like entities that populate the mythologies of several cultures.

Oct 31, 2005 - Wayne K

Who are the Dogon people, and what do they believe? Read about the creation story and beliefs of these fascinating people.

Sep 30, 2005 - Wayne K

How are monkeys portrayed in mythology? Take a look at two very different but equally interesting mythological monkeys.

Aug 31, 2005 - Wayne K

Why does the sun appear so frequently in mythology? Read this survey of sun deities from a variety of traditions.

Jul 31, 2005 - Wayne K

Mara, the Buddhist personification of evil, is often called the Buddhist "devil". Find out why this title is misleading, and learn about one of the more sinister figures of Buddhist tradition.

Jun 30, 2005 - Wayne K

An investigation into the appearance of chaos in world mythology, with examples from Chinese, Babylonian and many other cultures.

May 31, 2005 - Wayne K

This article outlines the Japanese ceation mythology found in the Kojiki, a text important to the Japanese religion Shinto.

Apr 27, 2005 - Wayne K

This article focuses on why mythology is relevant: it can hold truths in its lessons, and can lead us to a greater understanding of our own psychology. As well, a definition of mythology and our responsibilities in discussing mythology are explored.

Mar 11, 2005 - Wayne K

Do you believe in fate, in destiny? Or do you believe that we exercise our own free will to shape our lives as we see fit? People of the ancient world did believe in fate.

Jun 1, 2002 - Wayne K

Drinking, feasting and fighting... Ah Valhalla, a Viking's Paradise!

May 1, 2002 - Wayne K

Meet the decomposing Norse goddess of the dead in her underworld realm of Hel.

Apr 1, 2002 - Wayne K

Aphrodite, goddess of love, beauty, and fertility is a passionate and often wild or unruly deity, characteristics that reflect the nature of love itself.

Mar 1, 2002 - Wayne K

Meet the beautiful and passionate Greek goddess of love, whose birth myth inspired Botticelli's famous painting...

Feb 5, 2002 - Wayne K

Join me on a visit to the home of the ancient Norse gods...

Jan 1, 2002 - Wayne K

Come visit a land of snow and ice and numbing cold... and no, I don't mean my backyard.

Dec 21, 2001 - Wayne K

Giants Causeway - geological masterpiece or handiwork of the Giant Finn MacCool?

Dec 7, 2001 - Wayne K

Helen of Troy - "the face that launched a thousand ships"... Find out why. Read on...

Nov 23, 2001 - Wayne K

Was the real-life ruler Prince Vlad the Impaler really Count Dracula? ... Find out...

Nov 9, 2001 - Wayne K

Here we are in October. The days grow shorter and shorter as the nights stretch out with a growing chill in the air. A gnarled, leafless tree reaches up to the moonlight providing a perfect backdrop for that frightful eve, soon to be upon us - Halloween!

Oct 26, 2001 - Wayne K

Find out why the Hindu god Ganesha has an elephant's head...

Oct 12, 2001 - Wayne K

Find out what the Hindu gods do when they lose thier precious elixir of immortality...

Sep 28, 2001 - Wayne K

Climb the mystical, mythical, Mount Meru, centre of the universe and sacred to the Hindus and Buddhists...

Sep 14, 2001 - Wayne K

You are probably familiar with FTD’s popular logo of a man with winged shoes and helmet running with a bouquet of flowers in his hand. Well, just who is this little character based on?

Aug 31, 2001 - Wayne K

Take a look at why we feel panic by examining the ancient Greek god Pan and the darker side of ourselves...

Aug 17, 2001 - Wayne K

If you have ever been out walking in the woods alone and had a sudden attack of fear and panic, they'd say the god Pan got to you! ...

Aug 3, 2001 - Wayne K

Find out why the cat and the cow were worshiped in ancient Egypt as goddesses.

Jul 20, 2001 - Wayne K

Some animals are so terrifying that they command great respect and reverence as they did in Ancient Egypt...

Jul 6, 2001 - Wayne K

Meet the feathered serpent, the great civilizing god of ancient Mexico.

Jun 22, 2001 - Wayne K

In ancient Egypt one man of great achievement stood out. One man who would be so admired that his status rose to that of a god. Who was he? Find out...

Jun 8, 2001 - Wayne K

Out of a time of chaos came a great man to bring order and civilization back to a lost people...

May 25, 2001 - Wayne K

Meet this great mischief-maker from Norse mythology.

May 11, 2001 - Wayne K

You always thought your man was a Greek God but which one?! Take "The Greek God Test" at iVillage.com to find out!

Feb 16, 2001 - Wayne K

You know you're a goddess but which one?! Take the "Which Goddess Are You?" quiz from iVillage to find out!

Feb 2, 2001 - Wayne K

Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy concludes his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their final challenge before reaching Tyr's altar! What will be their fate on the eve of Ragnarok? Read on...

Jan 19, 2001 - Wayne K

Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy tells his tale... Snorri and Engakai face their second ferocious challenge! Will they survive? Read on...

Jan 5, 2001 - Wayne K

Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy continues his tale... Our brave warriors face their first challenge! Will they defeat the trolls and continue their quest? Read on...

Dec 22, 2000 - Wayne K

Guest article by Paul Christy: Join us as Mr. Christy begins his tale of brave warriors in the land of ice and snow and the midnight sun seeking the altar of the Norse War God Tyr on the eve of Ragnarok!

Dec 8, 2000 - Wayne K

Guest article by Jim Bowles, author of "The Gods, Gemini, and the Great Pyramids". Join Jim as he cleverly demonstrates a link between Noah's Ark as described in the Old Testament and the Great Pyramids of Egypt. Read on to find the link!

Nov 24, 2000 - Wayne K

Guest article by Gabriella Kalapos: Let's wrap up our look at the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th.

Nov 10, 2000 - Wayne K

Guest article by Gabriella Kalapos: Let's continue our look at the suspicious and auspicious day, Friday the 13th.

Oct 27, 2000 - Wayne K

Guest article by Gabriella Kalapos: Ever wonder why Friday the 13th became such a superstitous day? Find out here...

Oct 13, 2000 - Wayne K

More on the once and future legendary king of the Britons!

Sep 29, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet the once and future legendary king of the Britons!

Sep 15, 2000 - Wayne K

Read how Sir Owain defeated the mysterious Black Knight then became lord of his castle and married his wife.

Sep 1, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet the great and wise wizard from Arthurian legend - MERLIN!

Aug 18, 2000 - Wayne K

Join Sir Galahad on his quest for the Holy Grail and his wish for heavenly peace.

Aug 4, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet the brave Sir Lancelot. Find out about his love affair with Queen Guinevere and see just how close he came to finding the Holy Grail...

Jul 21, 2000 - Wayne K

Join Sir Tristan on his quest for the Holy Grail.

Jul 7, 2000 - Wayne K

Help me celebrate my 50th article and 2 years at the Suite!

Jun 23, 2000 - Wayne K

Find out how close Sir Percival came to achieving the Holy Grail and why he fell just short of its glory.

Jun 9, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet Sir Gawain, the most courteous Knight of the Round Table, and read of his adventures with the Green Knight.

May 26, 2000 - Wayne K

Set out with the brave and valiant Knights of the Round Table on their Quest for the Holy Grail! ...But first, just what is the Holy Grail? Find out!

May 12, 2000 - Wayne K

Visit the Age of Chivalry and have a peek into the Legends of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Apr 28, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet the ancient Egyptian god of evil and chaos SETH!

Apr 14, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet the beautiful and gentle nurturing Egyptian Goddess HATHOR

Mar 31, 2000 - Wayne K

Meet the ancient Egyptian scribe god THOTH!

Mar 17, 2000 - Wayne K

Take a deeper look at the Tristan and Iseult tale and the Myth of Romantic Love.

Mar 3, 2000 - Wayne K

Explore the Myth of Romantic Love through 2 classic love stories - Tristan and Iseult, and Don Juan. Which of these tales holds the key to True Love? Find out...

Feb 18, 2000 - Wayne K

Read the tragic tale of undying love between Sir Tristan and princess Iseult from Arthurian legend.

Feb 4, 2000 - Wayne K

Read the story of how brave Beowulf, the hero from Germanic Mythology, saved the Danish Hall from the evil Grendel!

Jan 21, 2000 - Wayne K

Read the tragic story of poor Oedipus and how he fulfilled his destined fate.

Jan 7, 2000 - Wayne K

A personal look at Christmas through the eyes of your mythology editor.

Dec 24, 1999 - Wayne K

A look at the story of the Sun God Mithras and its comparison to the Christians' Jesus Christ

Dec 10, 1999 - Wayne K

A review of James Bowles' book, The Gods, Gemini, and the Great Pyramid - a fascinating look at history, geology, science, and mythology that links our past, present, and future!

Nov 26, 1999 - Wayne K

Read the story of the clever crafstman, Daedalus, and how he outsmarted King Minos but lost his son Icarus.

Nov 12, 1999 - Wayne K

Find out about the monsters and fantastical beasts that terrorized the ancients of classical times.

Oct 29, 1999 - Wayne K

Read two tales of love about fair valkyries and their mortal heroes.

Oct 15, 1999 - Wayne K

Ride the skies with Odin's fierce battle maidens...

Oct 1, 1999 - Wayne K

In honour of Pet Memorial Month and our own Pet Parade Event here at Suite101.com, and because I love them so much, let me present to you my adored little goddesses - a.k.a Kelsey and Chloe, the kittens.

Sep 17, 1999 - Wayne K

What's a Pooka? I'll give you a hint: There was a rather famous one named Harvey!

Sep 3, 1999 - Wayne K

A look at Gilgamesh as one of Joseph Campbell's universal Hero Myths.

Aug 20, 1999 - Wayne K

Compare the stories of the Flood, the Serpent, and Immortality in the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Bible.

Aug 6, 1999 - Wayne K

Explore the meaning of Life and Death in a quest for Immortality in The Epic of Gilgamesh.

Jul 23, 1999 - Wayne K

Delve into the ancient tale of Gilgamesh and his quest for immortality.

Jul 9, 1999 - Wayne K

Babylonian Creation Myth: The battle between Marduk and Tiamat.

Jun 25, 1999 - Wayne K

Come and worship the ancient Egyptian Cat Goddess Bast!

Jun 11, 1999 - Wayne K

Get to know the lively and colourful pantheon of ancient Norse gods.

May 28, 1999 - Wayne K

As nature comes to life in Spring many cultures celebrate MayDay. Where did this celebration come from? It came from the days of pagan Rome and the festival of Floralia..

May 14, 1999 - Wayne K

Part Three of our exploration of the symbol of the World Tree, Yggdrasill, in the Norse myth of Ragnarok and its connection to the gods.

Apr 30, 1999 - Wayne K

Part Two of our exploration of the meaning of the World Tree, Yggdrasill, in the Norse myth of Ragnarok.

Apr 16, 1999 - Wayne K

Part One of our exploration of the symbol of the World Tree, Yggdrasill, in the Norse myth of Ragnarok.

Apr 2, 1999 - Wayne K

See how the goddess Persephone is connected to the cycles of nature for the ancient Greeks.

Mar 19, 1999 - Wayne K

What connection does the celtic mythical figure Oisin have to Ireland's patron saint, Saint Patrick? Find out in this article.

Mar 5, 1999 - Wayne K

Read about the myth surrounding the birth of the figure of Oisin from Celtic mythology.

Feb 19, 1999 - Wayne K

Discover the myth behind Cupid's love-arrows.

Feb 5, 1999 - Wayne K

In the beginning there was the great frozen emptiness... Read the creation story of the ancient Norsemen and see how their beliefs reflected their dramatic landscape of mountains and ice.

Jan 22, 1999 - Wayne K

Have a peek at what to expect here at the Mythology page in the New Year.

Jan 8, 1999 - Wayne K

A look at Christmas as an enduring living myth of our time.

Dec 25, 1998 - Wayne K

Discover the similarities between ancient december festivals and our own festive season.

Dec 11, 1998 - Wayne K

Find the Meaning for Life in the Genesis story of Creation.

Nov 27, 1998 - Wayne K

Was Lilith misunderstood? Why was she feared? Discover the two aspects of women represented by the figures of Lilith and Eve.

Nov 13, 1998 - Wayne K

Read about Adam's first wife before Eve!

Oct 30, 1998 - Wayne K

Have a look at some of the background behind the Biblical Creation Myth of Adam and Eve...

Oct 2, 1998 - Wayne K

In this article we will examine some possible meanings for the Tree of Knowledge of Good and Evil and the Tree of Life and for God’s punishment of the First Parents.

Sep 18, 1998 - Wayne K

God's fatherly creation of Adam and Eve and a look at the snake myth...

Sep 4, 1998 - Wayne K

Have a look at what some of the great thinkers of our culture have had to say about Myth-Making.

Aug 21, 1998 - Wayne K

Linda Casselman's original introduction to the Mythology topic at Suite101.

Jul 24, 1998 - Wayne K