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3 days ago · In ancient Greek religion and mythology, Artemis ( / ˈɑːrtɪmɪs /; Greek: Ἄρτεμις) is the goddess of the hunt, the wilderness, wild animals, nature, vegetation, childbirth, care of children, and chastity. [1] [2] In later times, she was identified with Selene, the personification of the Moon. [3]
- Artemis (Disambiguation)
Arts, entertainment, and media Fictional entities. Artemis...
- Diana
Diana is a goddess in Roman and Hellenistic religion,...
- Apollo
Origin and birth. Apollo's birthplace was Mount Cynthus on...
- Artemis (Disambiguation)
6 days ago · Origin myths and sacred time Eliade notes that, in traditional societies, myth represents the absolute truth about primordial time. [96] According to the myths, this was the time when the Sacred first appeared, establishing the world's structure—myths claim to describe the primordial events that made society and the natural world be that ...
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2 days ago · Scholarly writings frequently refer to Genesis as myth, for while the author of Genesis 1–11 "demythologised" his narrative by removing the Babylonian myths and those elements which did not fit with his own faith, it remains a myth in the sense of being a story of origins.
4 days ago · While mermaids exist in many cultures, the origin story Dr. Compora says is among the most familiar connects them to the sirens from Greek mythology. “Much of the modern idea of mermaids is ...
5 days ago · Nordri, Sudri, Austri, and Vestri. Nordri (Norðri), Sudri (Suðri), Austri (Austri), and Vestri (Vestri) are the four dwarves that, according to Norse cosmology, hold up the sky. Their names represent the four cardinal directions (North, South, East, and West, respectively).
5 days ago · Origin myths are narratives that explain the creation of the world, the emergence of humanity, and the foundational elements of a culture or society. These myths serve as fundamental stories within a culture's belief system, providing insights into its cosmology, worldview, and cultural identity.
3 days ago · The origins of the legend are uncertain, but La Llorona has been presented as having pre-Hispanic roots. She is thought to be one of ten omens foretelling the conquest of Mexico, and she has also been linked to Aztec goddesses. La Llorona has also been conflated with La Malinche, Cortés’ translator and concubine.
