Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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Morpheus

Anthropology; Mythology

Morpheus in Greek mythology is the god of dreams, leader of the Oneiroi. Morpheus has the ability to take any human form and appear in dreams. His true semblance is that of a winged daemon, imagery ...

Sirens

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous and devious creatures, portrayed as femmes fatales who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of ...

Pirithous

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, Pirithous was the King of the Lapiths in Thessaly. After desiring Persephone for his wife, he was doomed to spend the rest of eternity in the underworld.

Minotaur

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was a monster with the head of a bull and the body of a man.

Circe

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, Circe was a minor goddess of magic, not to be confused with Hecate. Jason and Medea sought out Circe on their return from the Quest for the Golden Fleece.

Scylla

Anthropology; Mythology

In Greek mythology, Scylla was a monster that lived on one side of a narrow channel of water, opposite its counterpart Charybdis. The two sides of the strait were within an arrow's range of each ...

Pegasus

Anthropology; Mythology

Pegasus is one of the best known mythological creatures in Greek mythology. He is a winged divine horse, usually depicted as white in colour. He was sired by Poseidon, in his role as horse-god, and ...