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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Athena

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of wisdom, weaving, the arts, warfare and reason. She is the favourite daughter of Zeus.

Hephaestus

Anthropology; Mythology

God of fire and the forge. Ugly son of Hera and Zeus is his father in some accounts. Married to Aphrodite, but she does not love him because he is deformed and as a result is cheating on him with ...

Poseidon

Anthropology; Mythology

God of the sea, storms, and horses. His sons are the Heavenly Twins, Polyphemus, and Triton. His weapon is a trident by which he can stir up the seas, wreck ships and drown sailors.

Artemis

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of the hunt,wilderness,wild animals,night, and the moon. Apollo is her twin brother. Artemis is a virgin goddess and is also protector of maidens.