Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
Basil 
In Norse mythology, Thor is the son of the widely revered god Odin, and is a powerful hammer-wielding god renowned for his immense strength and the protection of humanity. He is the god of thunder and lightning. It is quite common to hear the question “how did Thor lose his right eye?”. More often than … Read more
Recently, we wrote about the many Egyptian gods with animal heads, and why they were depicted in such a way. In this article, we will take a closer look at one of those gods – Sobek. Read on to find out what Sobek is the god of, and why he takes the form that he … Read more
In ancient Egyptian mythology, many gods were depicted as being part human and part animal, often with animal heads and human bodies. This was done to demonstrate certain personalities of the different gods. In this article, we take a closer look at why many Egyptian gods and goddesses had animal heads. What Does Theriocephaly Mean? … Read more
In Norse mythology there are said to be 9 different realms, sometimes known as the Nine Worlds. Niflheim and Muspelheim spawned from the empty void of Ginnungagap (think Chaos in Greek mythology), whereas the remaining 7 derive from Ymir’s body. They are Alfheim, Asgard, Helheim, Jotunheim, Midgard, Svartalfheim, and Vanaheim. Here we take a look … Read more
Before delving into a journey in ancient Greek mythology, it is important to understand the beginnings of the important Gods in its history. Hesiod, a Greek poet prevalent between 750 to 650 BC, is credited as an authority on the Greek Creation story. In his book – Theogony – Hesiod explains the beginnings of key … Read more
With so much to learn about the ancient Greek civilization, it can be difficult to piece everything together. Most people know about the Trojan War, the Olympic Games, and the Bubonic Games, but when exactly did it all happen? We’ve created a list that will help you remember the chronology of important dates. Here are … Read more
Korean pop culture has entered the mainstream on a global scale in recent years, but little is known about Korean mythology. Yet, Korean folklore is riddled with interesting creatures and stories, each with with its own appeal. Here, we ask – what are Dokkaebi? Read on for the story of Korean goblins. What are Dokkaebi? … Read more
In recent years, the philosophical concept of Stoicism has made a reappearance in mainstream media, with many adopting its principles into everyday life. Yet, a large chunk of the population may be asking themselves, what is stoicism? Read on to find out the basic philosophical principles of stoicism, it’s history, and how it is applicable … Read more
In Ancient Greek Mythology, Zeus was the ruler of all gods. He was also the god of the sky, thunder, and lightning. Born to Cronus and Rhea, Zeus ruled from Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods. Zeus had seven wives and many more lovers throughout the span of his reign. As a result, … Read more
Mythologyplanet.com is a place for those with a thirst for knowledge. Be it mythology, history, or geography based, we aim to provide interesting facts for our readers as often as possible with fresh content every week. Mythologyplanet.com was set up by me, Basil, as part of a mission to spread knowledge to wider audiences. Indeed, … Read more