Ancient mythologies by period of first attestation.

Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.

Mythology is the collection of myths for a culture. A myth is a story or series of stories used to explain the world around you and describe what is happening, such as why weather happens. Myths usually have heroes, gods, and creatures that are bigger or more fantastic than real life, or sometimes just normal people doing amazing things.

2024年12月9日 · Learn about different mythologies from all around the world, from Greek, to Celtic, to Japanese Mythologies. There's something for everyone.

2018年10月31日 · Myths tell the stories of ancestors and the origin of humans and the world, the gods, supernatural beings (satyrs, nymphs, mermaids) and heroes with super-human, usually god-given, powers (as in the case of the Greek myth of Heracles or Perseus).

Myths are a part of every culture in the world and are used to explain natural phenomena, where a people came from and how their civilization developed, and why things happen as they do. At their most basic level, myths comfort by giving a sense of order and meaning to what can sometimes seem a chaotic world. Earliest Egyptian Myths Recorded.

2024年7月20日 · All ancient societies included gods and goddesses in their mythologies. The role they played on earth varies greatly, from none at all to direct one-on-one meddling. Some pantheons have demi-gods, beings who are the children of gods and humans.