The word Mythology itself is derived from the Greek word “mythos”, meaning story of people, and “logos” which means speech. The study of these stories of creation, good versus evil, life and death, god and the afterlife is Mythology.
Japanese mythology dates back 2000 years and melds the beliefs of the Shinto and Buddhist religions with a focus on creation and the forces of nature. The Kojiki, which translates to “the record of ancient matters”, is an ancient document that elaborates the legends and myths of Japan.
Fantasy creatures are a timeless fascination of people all over the world. There are mystical mythical creatures that inhabit land, the sea and the air. Many have their basis in Mythology and some have emerged from cultural folklore.
Norse Mythology is filled with mystical places and complex deities and creatures. It presents a unique world view and an alternative perspective to modern religions. Norse mythology is a mystical adventurous tale that begins with creation and still influences pop culture today.
The mythology of ancient Greece was the basis of their religion and culture. It sustained a role in all forms of Greek literature. The heroic gods and stories have an unsurpassed modern cultural and linguistic influence as well.
A werewolf is a man that has been cursed or charmed into a beast that hunts at night and craves human flesh. The word ‘werewolf’ literally translates to man-wolf (‘were’ meaning man). There are many ways in which this transformation could occur.
Abraxas is a mystic word made up of Greek letters. It is also referred to as Abrasax in other sources, which may have been the earlier spelling. The word was believed to have magical properties and was inscribed on ancient charms and amulets.