Mythology

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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