Skip to content
Mythology Story | Unveiling Ancient Legends & Modern Meanings

Mythology Story | Unveiling Ancient Legends & Modern Meanings

  • Home
  • Mythical Figures
  • World Mythology
    • Greek & Roman
    • Norse
    • Egyptian
    • Eastern
  • Myth & Modern Life
  • Symbolism & Meanings
  • Toggle search form
  • 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
  • Udjat: The Meaning, Mythology, and Mathematics of the Eye of Horus
    Udjat: The Meaning, Mythology, and Mathematics of the Eye of Horus Egyptian
  • 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
  • Chinese Goddess of Love Names: Discover the Different Titles She Holds
    Chinese Goddess of Love Names: Discover the Different Titles She Holds Eastern
  • Izanagi: A God’s Sorrow and Creation.
    Izanagi: A God’s Sorrow and Creation. Eastern
  • Odin's Ravens: The Secrets of Huginn and Muninn
    Odin’s Ravens: The Secrets of Huginn and Muninn Mythical Figures: Gods, Heroes & Legendary Creatures
  • Geb | Earth God, Sky God, and Creator God Explained
    Geb | Earth God, Sky God, and Creator God Explained Egyptian
  • Skadi: The Winter Goddess Who Chose the Mountains over Asgard
    Skadi: The Winter Goddess Who Chose the Mountains over Asgard Norse

Category: World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth

A journey through the diverse mythologies of the world. Explore the distinct pantheons and folktales of the West and East.

The Most Revered Deities in Hinduism: Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, and the Unity of the Divine

Posted on 24/01/202624/01/2026 By Sienna Rhodes 1 Comment on 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

The Trimurti and the Great Goddess: More Than Mythology, a Cosmology. Hinduism is far from a simple “polytheistic faith.” It is profound and inclusive, blending philosophical speculation with vibrant mythological narratives. At its core lie three principal male deities—collectively known as the ‘Trimurti’—alongside the omnipresent feminine divine power, “Devi.” Understanding them is key to entering…

Read More “The Most Revered Deities in Hinduism: Vishnu, Shiva, Devi, and the Unity of the Divine” »

World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth

Mawu: West Africa’s Supreme Goddess of Creation, Compassion, and Cosmic Balance

Posted on 24/01/202624/01/2026 By Dr. Alistair Thorne No Comments on Mawu: West Africa’s Supreme Goddess of Creation, Compassion, and Cosmic Balance
Mawu: West Africa’s Supreme Goddess of Creation, Compassion, and Cosmic Balance

The Dual Forces of Creation In the traditional beliefs of the Ewe and Fon peoples of West Africa (present-day Benin and Togo), Mawu—often called the “Moon Mother”—is not an isolated deity but a core element of cosmic order. Together with her twin brother Lisa (Father Sun), she forms an inseparable unity: Mawu-Lisa. This divine pair…

Read More “Mawu: West Africa’s Supreme Goddess of Creation, Compassion, and Cosmic Balance” »

World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth, Mythical Figures: Gods, Heroes & Legendary Creatures

Benzaiten: Japan’s Goddess of Love, Music, and Fortune

Posted on 24/01/202627/01/2026 By Sienna Rhodes No Comments on Benzaiten: Japan’s Goddess of Love, Music, and Fortune
Benzaiten: Japan’s Goddess of Love, Music, and Fortune

I. Who Is She? From the Indus River to Japanese Shrines Benzaiten (often affectionately called “Benten”) is one of the Japanese deities I’ve become most fascinated with through my recent in-depth research. Originally derived from Saraswati, the Hindu goddess of wisdom and the arts, she quietly transformed within Japanese culture into a symbol governing all…

Read More “Benzaiten: Japan’s Goddess of Love, Music, and Fortune” »

World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth

Archives

  • February 2026
  • January 2026

Categories

  • Eastern
  • Egyptian
  • Greek & Roman
  • Myth & Modern Life: Names, Pop Culture & Branding
  • Mythical Figures: Gods, Heroes & Legendary Creatures
  • Norse
  • Symbolism & Meanings: Decoding the Language of Myths
  • World Mythology: Legends from Every Corner of the Earth

Recent Posts

  • Knowing God – Pan: Why Is He Often Depicted Holding a Flute?
  • Izanagi: A God’s Sorrow and Creation.
  • The Legend of the Phoenix – From Greek Mythology.
  • The Odyssey Meaning: Odysseus as the Master of Two Worlds
  • Apollo: The Greek God of Light, Music, Prophecy, and More
  • 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
  • Apollo The Greek God of Light, Music, Prophecy, and More
    Apollo: The Greek God of Light, Music, Prophecy, and More Greek & Roman
  • Odin's Ravens: The Secrets of Huginn and Muninn
    Odin’s Ravens: The Secrets of Huginn and Muninn Mythical Figures: Gods, Heroes & Legendary Creatures
  • Udjat: The Meaning, Mythology, and Mathematics of the Eye of Horus
    Udjat: The Meaning, Mythology, and Mathematics of the Eye of Horus Egyptian
  • Geb | Earth God, Sky God, and Creator God Explained
    Geb | Earth God, Sky God, and Creator God Explained Egyptian
  • Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King
    Sun Wukong: The Mythology, Origins, and Legend of the Monkey King Eastern
  • Odysseus as the Master of Two Worlds
    The Odyssey Meaning: Odysseus as the Master of Two Worlds Greek & Roman
  • Skadi: The Winter Goddess Who Chose the Mountains over Asgard
    Skadi: The Winter Goddess Who Chose the Mountains over Asgard Norse

Powered by Mythology Story , About Us


sitemap