Curious about Celtic mythology? This article provides a complete introduction to the myths and legends that surround it! Indo-European people, the Celts emigrated from Eastern Europe during the second millennium BC. During their maximum expansion, they occupied all of Europe from Spain to present-day Turkey. Then they withdrew, around 200 BC, to the westernmost territories: […]
Most cultures have their own myths – in Western civilization there is the Book of Genesis and the epic poems of Homer, for example. The Chinese also have legends describing the divine origins of their culture. This mythology has continued to develop through the generations, creating an incredibly rich folklore. The tales and legends are […]
Looking for a complete introduction to Aztec Mythology in just a few minutes? You’ve come to the right place! Read on ! What myths were Aztecs? Like all peoples, the Aztecs felt compelled to explain the important phenomena that occurred in their environment, beginning with their origins and their place in the universe. They invented stories of their […]
You want an introduction to Egyptian mythology? You’ve come to the right place! For the Ancients, Egypt will be essentially taoui – “the double country”; this duality of nature (between Upper Egypt, a valley wedged between two deserts, and Lower Egypt, an alluvial plain coinciding with the Nile delta) and this double attraction (towards Africa […]
Creatures are not there to feed us and delight our senses; all primitive mythologies knew this well, which gave them metaphorical meaning; and, in so doing, they justified creation in a much deeper way than utilitarian interpretations do. “Nature is a revelation from God to man…” (Albert Béguin, L’Âme romantique et le rêve, 1939) Greek […]
Looking for a complete introduction to Egyptian Scarab in just a few minutes? You’ve come to the right place! Read on ! The Egyptian Scarab or “Beetle” of Egypt It is the cyclical symbol of the sun, it was at the same time a symbol of resurrection. He is the image of the sun that is reborn […]
Looking for a complete introduction to Ankh the Egyptian Cross of Life in just a few minutes? You’ve come to the right place! Read on ! Ankh : Many meanings for the Egyptian Cross of Life Different people have different religions. Each religion has its own symbols and characteristic signs.Just as the symbol of Christianity became the cross, […]
Looking for a complete introduction to Eye of Horus in just a few minutes? You’ve come to the right place! Read on ! Eye of Horus, An ancient and powerful symbol The Eye of Horus is one of the most famous symbols of ancient Egypt. Also known as Udjat, this magical symbol is supposed to offer protection, health and rejuvenation. Because […]
The Eye of Ra is an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents the sun, power, protection, and good fortune. It is often depicted as a human eye with a decorative sun-like symbol surrounding it and is associated with the sun god, Ra. The Eye of Ra is also known as the Eye of Horus and has […]
The Ouroboros is an ancient symbol that has been used by a variety of cultures throughout history. It is often depicted as a serpent or dragon eating its own tail, and is associated with the concept of renewal and the endless cycle of life. The Ouroboros has been interpreted in different ways depending on the […]