Tags: myths and legends

— The ancient Eagle and the Condor prophecy is a beautiful and interesting legend that reveals future changes in our society. It’s not only a message for the future and...

Mjölnir (also known as Miölnir, Mjølne, Mjǫllnr) was a terrible axe-hammer that belonged to Norse god Thor. The word Mjölnir means ‘crusher’ (or ‘striker’). Thor was righteous god who mastered...

In Norse mythology Andvaranaut, also called Andvari’s loom, is a powerful, magical ring capable of producing gold. It was forged by the shape-shifting dwarf Andvari who could turn himself into...

— The Austrian J.F Blumrich — a friend of the White Bear, an old and wise member of the Hopi Tribal Council — documented some of the Hopi’s beliefs. He...

Valkyries play a central role in poems and stories about legendary hero-warriors in Norse mythology. Riding on horses to battle fields and escorting the souls of dead warriors to Valhalla,...

— Nanna was a Moon God in the mythology of the ancient Near East. He was one of the most important gods in the pantheons of ancient Sumer. In Sumer...

King Arthur is one of, if not the most legendary icons of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly thanks to the numerous incarnations of his story that pop...

Similar to Banshee in Irish mythology, the Green Lady has a very special place in the Scottish and Welsh folklore as she is believed to protect a family and its...