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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Galgalim

Anthropology; Mythology

In the Jewish belief system they are a high ranking order of angels, approximately equivalent to seraphim or cherubim.

Lailah

Anthropology; Mythology

The Jewish angel of conception. She brings souls to the zygote and teaches the unborn child about the Torah.

Gambiel

Anthropology; Mythology

Mythical angel that Moses described as the ruler of the zodiac sign Aquarius.

Abaddon

Anthropology; Mythology

(Hebrew, 'downfall', 'ruin') In the Old Testament, the word refers to the underworld, the place of destruction (e.g. Job 26: 2; 28: 22). In the Apocalypse, it means the angel of hell, the lord of the ...

Aatxe

Anthropology; Mythology

(Basque, 'young bull') Evil spirit in the shape of a bull which, the Basques believe, leaves its cave on stormy nights, and which may often assume human form. Under the name Etsai (i.e. devil) it ...