Mythologis®

On mythologis.com, discover the diversity of deities and recurring themes in global mythologies. Notice the universality of creator gods, climate deities, fertility goddesses, and protectors across cultures. Understand how different peoples have addressed universal mysteries like death, disease, and climate through their deity worship.

Mythologis.com is a richly illustrated site dedicated to mythologies, religious beliefs and legends of civilizations around the world and their representations in the arts.

The term mythology applies to two distinct concepts:
1) to the set of deities and the legends that concern them, adopted by a tribe or a nation: Greek mythology, Scandinavian mythology, etc. ;
2) to the science of myths, i.e. to the critical research of their origin, their meaning, and their development within a community.

Why are humans inclined to believe in deities? Insights lie in the beliefs of simpler cultures. Primitive societies see nature as imbued with spiritual identities, invisible yet ever-present, that can be influenced by shamans or sages. These spirits, often taking human or animal forms, exhibit human-like behaviors – walking, talking, and expressing emotions like anger or joy.