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4 days ago · Cizin was the supreme god of death, appearing as an ominous, cigarette-smoking skeleton wearing a necklace of severed human eyes. It's difficult to say how many gods and goddesses held sway in the Maya underworld, but this patron god of death is closely related to Christian portrayals of Satan.
The Phoenix bird, a legendary creature from Greek mythology, is known for its remarkable cycle of life, death, and rebirth. it is said to live for 500 years before it dies in a show of flames and combustion.
18 hours ago · 7. Fafnir: The Cursed Dragon. Once a dwarf, transformed into a dragon out of greed, Fafnir is a potent symbol of the corrupting power of wealth and the consequences of avarice. His tale warns of ...
1 day ago · It’s always interesting to see how different cultures have built mythology around the universal concept of death and beyond. Definitely recommend if you love mythology and the underworld. TW: racism (against jinns), sexism, death, blood, death of a child, violence, grief; mentions death of a parent, suicide, pregnancy, abortion, murder. Plot ...
5 days ago · Most Norse gods and goddesses maintained a special place for soldiers who died in battle, but common folk who lived quiet lives were shepherded toward the Norse underworld Helheim, a peaceful final resting place overseen by the old Norse goddess Hel.
5 days ago · Tuoni, ancient Finland’s god of the dead, has had a resurrection of sorts. Once forgotten, the ruler of the underworld has emerged in modern culture with a vengeance. From being a heavy metal symbol to being a pivotal god in a pagan resurgence, Tuoni is alive!
4 days ago · Kimi*, the god of death, is the Lord of the Maya Underworld (Xibalbá), associated with death, war and sacrifice. Also known as God A, he is portrayed totally or partially as a skeleton - often shown with black spots to represent the decay of flesh.
