Mythology by culture Mythology by culture (Albanian mythology) Albanian myths can be divided into two major groups: legends of metamorphosis and historical legends. Some of the best known legends are: ...more on Wikipedia about "Albanian mythology"
Arabian mythology is the ancient beliefs of the Arabs. Prior to the arrival and initial codification of Islam on the Arabian Peninsula in 622 CE, year one of the Islamic calendar, the physical centre of Islam, the Kaaba of Mecca, did not hold only the single symbol of "the God" as it does now. The Kaaba was instead covered in symbols representing the myriad demons, djinn, demigods and other assorted creatures which represented the profoundly polytheistic environment of pre-Islamic Arabia. We can infer from this plurality an exceptionally broad context in which mythology could flourish. ...more on Wikipedia about "Arabian mythology"
The most important god in the pantheon of the Ashanti of Ghana is Nyame (also Nyankopon), the omniscient, omnipotent sky god. His wife is Asase Yaa and they have two children, Bia and Tano. Asase Yaa is an earth goddess of fertility. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ashanti mythology"
Babylonian mythology is a set of stories depicting the activities of Babylonian deities, heroes, and mythological creatures. While these stories are, in modern times, usually considered a component of Babylonian religion, their purpose was not necessarily religious in nature. Often, these stories explained a mystery of nature, depicted the rewards for proper behavior, illustrated punishments for taboo behavior, or performed a combination of these or other purposes. However, some mythological texts did serve a ceremonial purpose in religious activity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Babylonian mythology"
Balinese mythology is the traditional mythology of the people of the Indonesian island of Bali, before the majority adoption of Hinduism. ...more on Wikipedia about "Balinese mythology"
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Ancient Basque mythology is centered around the figure of the goddess Mari, and her consort Sugaar (also called Maju). It is considered a chthonic religion as all its characters dwell on earth or below it. The sky is seen mostly as an empty corridor through which the divinities travel and herd clouds. ...more on Wikipedia about "Basque mythology" www.shortopedia.com, it's as simple as that!
Brazilian Folklore was imortalized by Monteiro Lobato, ironically, shortly before brazil population turned mainly urban. thus today those myths are more seen as archetypal of brazilian popular culture than culture itself. ...more on Wikipedia about "Brazilian folklore"
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French mythology includes the myths, legends, folk tales, fairy tales, saints, and gods of the Gauls, Franks, Normans, Bretons, and other peoples living in France. ...more on Wikipedia about "French mythology"
The article is about the mythology of the country of Georgia. ...more on Wikipedia about "Georgian mythology"
In Albanian mythology, Gjergj Elez Alia was a great warrior who had fought against enemies of all kinds. He had nine wounds on his body and lay suffering for nine years in his house and everybody had forgotten him. Only his sister took care for him night and day for nine years. Then news came that another enemy, Balozi i Zi (black knight) had come from the sea and was killing people and destroying villages every day. One day Gjergj felt some drops of water on his face and thought that his house had become so old that the rain was coming in. His sister told him that it was not the rain, but her tears on his face. She told him that Balozi had requested her and sooner or later would come to get her. Gjergj then told her to take his horse and make it ready for war, as he was going to fight against the horrible Baloz. He met Baloz the next day and had the fight; Gjergj was victorious. He returned home to his sister and as they hugged with joy, both their hearts stopped beating and they died instantly together. They were then buried in the same grave and the place was never forgotten. Everyone that passed by stopped to remember his great actions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Gjergj Elez Alia"
Haitian religion is known as Voodoo. It is a mixture of Roman Catholic rituals introduced during the French colonial period, and African theology and magic. ...more on Wikipedia about "Haitian mythology"
Heavily influenced by Mesopotamian mythology, the religion of the Hittites and Luwians retains noticeable Indo-European elements, for example Tarhun the god of thunder, and his conflict with the serpent Illuyanka. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hittite mythology" Can you feel it? www.shortopedia.com.
Inca mythology includes a number of stories and legends that are mythological and helps explain or symbolizes Inca beliefs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Inca mythology"
The ancient Indo-Iranians were the founders of Persia and of Indian Vedic culture. It is assumed that before they divided into Persian and Vedic groups they shared a common Indo-Iranian ( Aryan) mythology. The details of this are not known, but the names of some Aryan gods are found in texts surviving from the lost Hittite and Mitanni kingdoms. The main sources of information are the early Iranian Avesta and Indo-Aryan Rigveda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Indo-Iranian mythology"
The Isoko are an ethnic group living in southern Nigeria. In Isoko mythology, the supreme god is Cghene. Cghene is distant from the affairs of humanity (which he created) and is not directly worshipped; he has no temples or priests. ...more on Wikipedia about "Isoko mythology"
Latvian mythology is based primarily off collections of folklore and song texts. Much of the information presented herein, and in the best sources on the subject, is purely speculation based on very limited facts. Latvian mythology, as a type of Baltic mythology, is very close to Lithuanian mythology. ...more on Wikipedia about "Latvian mythology"
The Lugbara live in Zaire and Uganda. ...more on Wikipedia about "Lugbara mythology"
The Nauruan indigenous religion is a monotheistic system of belief that includes a female deity called Eijebong and an island of spirits called Buitani. Believers say that the sky and the earth were created by a spider called Areop-Enap. There are very few, if any, people on the island who still subscribe to this mythology, because of the many Westernizing influences on Nauruan lifestyle and the dominant belief of Christianity. ...more on Wikipedia about "Nauruan indigenous religion"
(Scientific mythology) **That Copernicus put the sun in the center of universe (he put it in the center with respect to the planets, but located it near the center of the universe, not precisely in the center) ...more on Wikipedia about "Scientific mythology"
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Slavic mythology and Slavic religion evolved over more than 3,000 years. It is conjectured that some parts of it are from neolithic or possibly even mesolithic times. The religion possesses numerous common traits with other Indo-European religions. ...more on Wikipedia about "Slavic mythology"
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