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  • Meeting Cerridwen: Finding True Transformation through Shadow Work and the Cauldron of Inspiration
    Meeting Cerridwen: Finding True Transformation through Shadow Work and the Cauldron of Inspiration Mythical Figures: Gods, Heroes & Legendary Creatures
  • Knowing God – Pan: Why Is He Often Depicted Holding a Flute?
    Knowing God – Pan: Why Is He Often Depicted Holding a Flute? Greek & Roman
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    Udjat: The Meaning, Mythology, and Mathematics of the Eye of Horus Egyptian
  • Mawu: West Africa's Supreme Goddess of Creation, Compassion, and Cosmic Balance
    Mawu: West Africa’s Supreme Goddess of Creation, Compassion, and Cosmic Balance World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth
  • The Most Revered Deities in Hinduism: Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, and the Unity of the Divine
    The Most Revered Deities in Hinduism: Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, and the Unity of the Divine World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth
  • Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King
    Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King Eastern
  • Benzaiten: Japan’s Goddess of Love, Music, and Fortune
    Benzaiten: Japan’s Goddess of Love, Music, and Fortune World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth
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    Sophocles: The Life, Works, and Modern Echoes of the Tragic Master Mythical Figures: Gods, Heroes & Legendary Creatures

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Discover the profound wisdom and supernatural lore of China, Japan, and India.

Izanagi: A God’s Sorrow and Creation.

Posted on 01/02/202601/02/2026 By Julian Sterling No Comments on Izanagi: A God’s Sorrow and Creation.
Izanagi: A God’s Sorrow and Creation.

Have you ever wondered how the land beneath our feet came to be? Long, long ago, the people of Japan believed two deities—Izanagi and Izanami—created their homeland. I first heard their story in an anime. But when I actually read the original myth, I discovered it was no lighthearted fairy tale. This is a story…

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Chinese Goddess of Love Names: Discover the Different Titles She Holds

Posted on 25/01/202627/01/2026 By Sienna Rhodes No Comments on Chinese Goddess of Love Names: Discover the Different Titles She Holds
Chinese Goddess of Love Names: Discover the Different Titles She Holds

I’ve always been fascinated by myths, especially those about love and human relationships. So when I began researching “China’s goddess of love,” I assumed it would be similar to the Western tradition—like Venus or Aphrodite—with a single, clearly defined goddess presiding over love. The result? It turned out to be nothing like that. The more…

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Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King

Posted on 23/01/202627/01/2026 By Dr. Alistair Thorne No Comments on Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King
Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King

Lately, I’ve been utterly captivated by Black Myth: Wukong. Honestly, among all mythological figures, none haunts my dreams quite like Sun Wukong. To truly understand him, I spent half a year not only rereading classic chapters of Journey to the West but also tracing his origins—where did this defiant, mighty monkey truly come from? This…

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