Norse Mythology
World Religions & Philosophies – Ancient Mythologies – Norse Mythology Overview Norse mythology refers to the collection of myths and religious beliefs of the ancient North Germanic peoples, particularly those living in Scandinavia during the Viking Age (c. 800–1100 AD). It is a complex system of gods, giants, dwarves, and mythical creatures centered around cosmological…
Egyptian Mythology
World Religions – Ancient Mythologies – Egyptology Overview – Egyptian Mythology Egyptian mythology contains the belief system of the ancient Egyptians, their religion, culture, and traditions all included in this complex system of beliefs and rituals. It is polytheistic and centers on the Egyptians’ interaction with the many deities to gain the favor of the…
Mesopotamian Mythology
World Religions – Ancient Mythologies – Mesopotamian Mythology Overview Mesopotamian mythology and religious beliefs where practiced by Sumerians, Semitic Akkadians, Assyrians, Babylonians and the Chaldeans whom occupied ancient Mesopotamia. Even though the Sumerian religion is regarded as the oldest or even origin of the later developed Mesopotamian mythology, this article focuses on them congruently. Ancient…
Greek Mythology
World Religions – Ancient Mythologies – Greek Mythologies Overview Greek mythology is the system of beliefs that correlates with the ancient Greek societies and cultures. It includes a significant portion of historic, cultural and mythological practices and beliefs of the people of the ancient world. In order to properly discern the history of ancient cultures…
