Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
Before Zeus ruled from Mount Olympus, Greek mythology imagined a much older world. The best-known account survives in Hesiod’s Theogony, composed around the late eighth or seventh century BCE. There is no single creator deliberately making the universe. Instead, the cosmos gradually takes shape as primordial beings emerge and successive generations of gods are born. … Read more
Two of the most influential figures in ancient Greek mythology are Demeter and Persephone. Indeed, they were widely deified by citizens of the time and a mystery cult was created in dedication to the two goddesses. Every year, the cult of Demeter and Persephone held a series of invitations called the Eleusinian Mysteries that took … Read more
In total, there were around 400 deities that existed in ancient Greece, some of which are better known than others. The most famous of them are the 12 Olympian gods and goddesses who resided on Mount Olympus and were ruled by the King of the Gods, Zeus. Read on for an overview of these 12 … 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
The cultural influence of Greek mythology on Western civilization is extensive and significant. Their love of beauty and the arts has been passed on through societies through hymns, poems, literary texts, and other writings. Some of the most impressive representations of ancient Greece come in sculpted and pictorial form. In fact, Greek mythology statues were … Read more
Persian mythology is rich with weird and wonderful creatures and monsters. Some of them, however, have a malevolent nature. Here are 5 of the scariest creatures from Persian mythology. RELATED: 5 terrifying female monsters from Greek mythology What are the scariest creatures in Persian mythology? 5. The Manticore The manticore is a ferocious creature whose … Read more
Greek mythology is home to some terrifying creatures, and Lamia is easily among the most frightening. Yet, the story of Lamia is an interesting one, and her backstory may offer a new perspective on the vicious, child-eating demon. Read on to learn all about Lamia. RELATED: Who is the Black Annis? Who is Lamia? Lamia … Read more
Greek mythology is home to some of the most horrific and terrifying beasts imaginable, and some of them stand out more than others. A lot of the more famous beasts tend to have a masculine form – such as the Minoutar, Cerberus, or Typhon – but there are plenty of scary female mythical creatures, too. … Read more
Latvian mythology is as rich and diverse as they come, with its own gods, beings, concepts, and history. In this post we’ll delve into the history of Latvian folklore, and take a closer look at where it all began, what are the most famous stories, and how it is relevant in modern society. Read on … Read more
In Greek mythology, Medea is the grandchild of the sun god Helios and the daughter of King Aeëtes and Queen Idyia. She is perhaps best known as a key figure in the story of Jason and the Argonauts, in which she helps Jason in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. One other notorious aspect … Read more