Tagged: myths and legends
– The ancient Eagle and the Condor prophecy is a beautiful and interesting legend that reveals future changes in our society. It’s not only a message for the future and the changes that are bound to happen, but it also tells what happened in the...
Mjölnir (also known as Miölnir, Mjølne, Mjǫllnr) was a terrible axe-hammer that belonged to Norse god Thor. The word Mjölnir means ‘crusher’ (or ‘striker’). Thor was righteous god who mastered thunder, storms and lightning and had supernatural strength. He protected mankind, gods and fertility, and...
In Norse mythology Andvaranaut, also called Andvari’s loom, is a powerful, magical ring capable of producing gold. It was forged by the shape-shifting dwarf Andvari who could turn himself into a fish at will. The dwarf was wealthy, due in part to his ring, Andvaranant...
– The Austrian J.F Blumrich – a friend of the White Bear, an old and wise member of the Hopi Tribal Council – documented some of the Hopi’s beliefs. He also had an interesting dialogue with the White Bear. During this conversation, the White Bear...
Valkyries play a central role in poems and stories about legendary hero-warriors in Norse mythology. Riding on horses to battle fields and escorting the souls of dead warriors to Valhalla, Valkyries who are Odin’s handmaidens are depicted as main figures in several ancient texts. In...
– Nanna was a Moon God in the mythology of the ancient Near East. He was one of the most important gods in the pantheons of ancient Sumer. In Sumer he was worshipped as god Nanna and his Akkadian name was Su’en or Sin. The...
King Arthur is one of, if not the most legendary icons of medieval Britain. His popularity has lasted centuries, mostly thanks to the numerous incarnations of his story that pop up time and time again. Indeed, his is one of the most enduring stories of...
Similar to Banshee in Irish mythology, the Green Lady has a very special place in the Scottish and Welsh folklore as she is believed to protect a family and its home. The Green Lady is a traditional and benevolent ghost found in many Scottish homes...