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Helgi Hiorvardsson should not be confused with Helgi Hundingsbani, son of Sigmund and Borghild (Helgi Hundingsbani was also known as Helgi Sigmundarso
This is the legend of Helgi Hundingsbani , which formed part of Volsunga Saga, the myth of the hero Sigurd and the Niflungs (German Nibelungs). Helgi
The name Helgi means "Sacred One", which is a name fitting in Norse mythology for a hero and a prince. However, there are many characters in Norse myt
Champion of Hrolf Kraki. Most of what we know about Bodvar comes from the Hrolfs saga Kraka , a story about the Skiodung dynasty, where he appeared pr
King of Denmark. According to Icelandic tradition, especially from the Poetic Edda and Prose Edda, Frodi's reign marked a period of peace in the north
King of Denmark. According to the Hrolfs saga Kraka , Halfdan was brother of Frodi and father of Helgi and Hroar. His reign didn't last long, because
According to the Hrolfs saga Kraka, Helgi was a King of Denmark. The saga also made him the son of Halfdan, the brother of Hroar (Old English Hrothgar
King of Denmark from the House of Skjoldung. Hrolf was the son of Helgi and Yrsa. Helgi and Yrsa were actually father and daughter, but they didn't kn
Norse Heroes 2 has articles of heroes who are not connected to the Volung-Nibelung cycle. Most of the characters in this page are the Skioldungs (Skjo
The legendary founder of the royal dynasty in Denmark, known as the Skioldungs. There are several variant spellings. Skiold could be spelt Skjold, Skj
The hero in the Gautreks Saga . Starkad was a son of Storvirk and Unn. Starkad was named after his grandfather, Starkad the Ala-Warrior, and the hero
One of Hrolf's champions. Svipdag played a prominent role in Hrolfs saga Kraki , and there is a whole episode of his adventures in the saga. Svipdag w
Hero of the Gautreks Saga . Vikar was a son of King Harald of the Agder Province. His father had a champion named Storvirk who was a father of Starkad
A friend of Hrolf. Vogg was a servant of Yrsa, who was the mother of Hrolf, king of Denmark. At the time, Yrsa was married to Adils, king of Sweden, a
El Cid was the most famous medieval Spanish hero, a historical figure who became a national hero to Castile. Such elevation made him also a legendary
The island of Aeaea was the home of the sorceress Circe. Homer never disclosed the location of the island, but later writers put it in the Tyrrhenian
Alba Longa was on the Alban hills, in Latium, on the shore of Lake Albanus. The city was said to be founded by Ascanius , son of Aeneas and Creusa, wh
Apulia was a region that resembled the heel of a boot in Italy, now known as the Salentina (Salentine) peninsula, in southeast Italy. Apulia is now ca
The capital of the Rutali people or the Rutalians, and home of Turnus . Ardea was a city on the Latin coast. According to the Aeneid, Turnus led the R
Argyripa is ancient name for Arpi, a city in Apulia. A city found by the Argive hero, Diomedes , who had fought against the Trojans at Troy. According
The ancient Roman name for Brindisi, a modern coastal city on the Adriatic Sea. Formerly Brentesion in Greek, the city was renamed to Brindisium when
The peninsula in the south of Italy that looks like the foot of a boot. Historically, many of the Greek cities were founded in this region, including
Campania was a region southeast of Latium. Many different cities were built in this region. The Etruscans founded Capua. Several Greek cities were fou
Capua was a city located on the bank of Voltumus, 26 km north of Naples, Campania. It was founded by the Etruscans at the height of their power, aroun
Corsica is a large island west of Italy, and north of the island of Sardinia . The Ligurian Sea on the north and Tyrrhenian Sea on the west encompasse
Croton was a coastal city in Calabria, southern Italy. It was founded by Achaean Greeks around 710 BC. There is no myth regarding Croton, but Philocte
Cumae was a major ancient port city in Campania, some 20 km west of Naples. The city was founded and colonised by the Greeks from Chalcís, a city on t
A city in west Sicily, near Lilybaeum (modern Massala). Eryx was founded by Eryx , son of Butes and Aphrodite . Eryx's father (Butes) was a former Arg
The people who spoke the extinct Etruscan language were called Etruscans by the Romans, but Tyrrhenians or Tyrrenians by the Greeks. The sea was named
Articles of cities and regions in Italy, Sicily and western Europe. Italy Sicily To see the map of Italy, click here . Italy Geographically, Italy, or
Ancient Latium corresponded to the geographical region of Lazio. The tribe of Italic people living in this area spoke the language of Latin, which inc
The city of Latinus, king of Latium. It is not certain if this city actually existed, or if this city was another name for Lavinium . It was probably
Lavinium was a city founded by Aeneas, who named it after his wife Lavinia, daughter of Latinus and Amata. It is possible that this city was Virgil's
Liguria is a coastal region of northwest Italy, the principal city being Genoa, which was a small town called Genua in ancient times. As far as I can
A coastal city in west Sicily. Historically, Lilybaeum (now Massala) was founded by the Carthaginians during the early fourth century BC. Lilybaeum wa
Massalia, or Massilia, the ancient name for the modern city of Marseille, now the second largest city in France. The city was located on the coast of
Messina was a Greek city in northeast Sicily. It was originally called Zankle and was founded in 730 BC by colonists from Chalcis. Its name was given
Naples was a major port in Campania, founded by the Greeks around 600 BC, on the coast of the Bay of Naples. To the east is Mount Vesuvius. The city w
Rhegion, or in Latin Rhegium, was an ancient city at the "toe" of Italy in the region called Calabria, but the city is now called Reggio. The Strait o
Rome (Roma) was a city-state on the banks of River Tiber, located in the region of ancient Latium. Although Rome is now larger than it was back then,
Samnium was the name of the region where the tribe known as the Samnites lived. The region was mountainous, in the Abruzzo mountains, east of Latium a
Sardinia was a large island west of Italy and south of the island of Corisca . According Apollodorus, Iolaus , nephew of Heracles , aided the Heraclid
Syracuse was one of the Greek cities in Sicily. The city was found by the Corinthians in 734 BC, located on the east coast, partly on the island of Or
Taras was a city founded by Spartan colonists; it was the only important colony of Sparta outside of Greece during the great migration or colonisation
An Etruscan city. Tarquinia was the birthplace of the first Etruscan king in Rome, Lucius Priscus Tarquinius (Lucumo). Tarquinius was a son of a Corin
Dynasty of Halfdan The dynasty of Halfdan-Helgi-Hrolf belonged to the line of the Skjoldungs. The Skjoldungs were known in the Beowulf epic as the Scy
Frodi and the Children of Halfdan Helgi and Ysra Svipdag Bjorn and his Sons Bodvar and Hott Treachery of King Adils End of an Era Frodi and the Childr
The prophetess in Eiriks Saga Rauda , a 13th century Icelanders' saga. Thorbjörg earned the name líilvölva , which means "little sibyl", because she w
Archbishop of Reims. Archbishop Turpin was one of Charlemagne's advisers and knights. Turpin was a very formidable warrior and he played a prominent r
The wisest adviser of Charlemagne. Naimes was listed in another chanson, Pilgrimage of Charlemagne , as one of the Twelve Peers. In the Chanson de Rol
Here are the other Frankish warriors who served Charlemagne, but were not the Twelve Peers , which the twelve paladins have a page of their own. See a
Gautier was the lord of Hum. Although, he was not one of the Twelve Peers, he was a vassal of Roland , and therefore he took part in the Battle of Ren
Duke of Anjou. Geoffrey was a brother of Thierry . The brothers were often mentioned together. Geoffrey and his brother were among those who closely s
A Frank count. Ogier was often called Ogier the Dane. He was a main character in his own chanson. In Chanson de Roland , he was nominated by Ganelon t
Duke of Argonne. Thierry was frequently referred to as a brother of Geoffrey of Anjou. There is no mention of his parents. In Chanson de Roland , Thie
A boastful nephew of Marsile. In the Chanson de Roland, Aelroth asked his uncle to let him be the one to strike down Roland, the leader of the Twelve
A companion of Samson . In Chanson de Roland, he was called Anseis the fierce. Anseis killed Turgis of Turteluse. Anseis was killed by an African prin
Ataecina was the chthonic goddess of the Underworld, and was identified with the Roman goddess Proserpina (Greek Persephone). She was only known from
The Emir of Babylon. Baligant was the father of Malpramis and brother of Canabeus . Marsile, the Moorish king of Spain, was one of Baligant's many vas
A companion of Oton . Berenger dispatched Astramariz, one of the Saracen Twelve Peers. Grandonie , a son of King Capuel of Cappadocia, slew Berenger a
A chief counsellor of Marsile . It was Blancandrin who masterminded the false peace treaty between his king and Charlemagne . Blancandrin offered to b
King of Floredee. Canabeus was the brother of the emir Baligant , and uncle of Malpramis . In the battle between Baligant and Charlemagne , Canabeus w
The Romano-Iberian sky god, Candamius, whose name was assimilated to Jupiter , can be found in the inscription of Jupiter Candamius on the tombstone a
Cariociecus was a Romano-Celtic god of war who was equated with the Roman god Mars , whose name was assimilated as Mars Cariociecus. Cariociecus was p
Background The Centaurs were a tribe of half-men and half-horses living in Magnesia, a coastal region in Thessaly. Centaurs were depicted in art to ha
The ancestor and eponym of the Centaurs. Centaurus was usually said to be a son of Ixion and the phantom Hera, made out of a cloud. When Ixion tried t
Cheiron (Χείρων) was the most famous Centaur. Not only was Cheiron immortal, but he was one of the wisest beings on earth. Cheiron was the son of the
Dercetius was a Romano-Iberian mountain god.
Duillae were the goddesses of fertility and vegetation. They appeared as a pair of mothers nature. The Duillae were similar to the Matres .
Eacus was a Romano-Iberian weather god who was equated with the Roman god Jupiter Solutorius. Eacus was popular in the region of Castile.
Endouellicus was a Romano-Iberian god of oracles and of healing. He was widely worshipped in Lusitania (Portugal).
Engeler was a Gascon paladin from Bordeaux. In Chanson de Roland , he killed Escremiz of Valterne and Esperveres son of Burdel. A Saracen named Climbo
A Centaur. Eurytion or Eurytus was one of the Centaurs involved in disrupting and fighting the Lapiths, at the wedding of Peirithous and Hippodameia.
The villainous stepfather of Roland and brother-in-law of Charlemagne. According to poems found in the Geste de Doon de Mayence, Ganelon was a son of
Also spelt Gerart or Girart. Gerard of Roussillon was perhaps the oldest member of the Twelve Peers, since he was always called Gerard of Roussillon,
A Frankish count and a companion of Gerin . His horse was named Passecerf. Gerer killed the emir. Gerer met his death at the hand of Grandonie , a son
A Frankish count and companion of Gerer . The name of his horse was Sorel, and he carried a red shield. Gerin drove his spear into the body of Malprim
A Saracen prince. Grandonie was son of King Capuel of Cappadocia. His horse was named Marmorie. His spear had a blue ensign. Grandonie was one of Mars
Like in Gaul and Britain where the Romans adopted Celtic gods and gave them Roman names (see Gallic Deities and British Deities ), so did the Romans l
Charlemagne was a historical figure, a king that emerge from the Dark Ages in Western Europe, giving rise to the early feudal period. However, the sma
Emperor of the Frankish Empire. Louis I (778-840) was often called Louis the Pious. He was the son and successor of Charlemagne (813-833, 834-840). In
A son of Baligant. In the battle against Charlemagne, Malpramis rode into battle on a pure white horse. Malpramis killed many Frankish knights, before
A Saracen king of Spain. Marsile was actually a vassal to Baligant, the king of Babylon. His capital in Spain was Saragossa. His wisest adviser was Bl
A Centaur. Nessus was one of the Centaurs who fought against the Lapiths, at the wedding of Peirithous and Hippodameia . When the Lapiths drove the Ce
A Frankish count and a companion of Roland . Oliver was a son of Renier, Lord of the Vale of Runers, and brother of Aude. Halteclere was the name of h
A companion of Berenger . In the Chanson de Roland , Oton's most notable victim was the Saracen Estorgans. Though Oton was among those who died at Ren
Pholus was one of the few Centaurs who was friendly towards mortals. Pholus was a friend of Heracles . Pholus lived in a cave at Mount Pholus, which w
A kinsman of Ganelon. Pinabel was a lord of Castel de Sorence. Pinabel was not only a very formidable knight, but also a skilled spokesman. During the
The greatest hero in the Frankish legends. He was sort of like a French Heracles, Achilles, Sigurd, Cu Chulainn or Lancelot, a hero of unsurpassed str
A Frankish duke and a companion of Anseis . At Rencesvals, Samson killed the almaçor in the opening part of the battle. Samson was the second of the T
Without enemies, there would be no heroes. And it rings true that if there were no Saracens, then there would be no Frankish knights. So in this page,
Semnocosus was a Romano-Iberian god of war. Semnocosus was also a popular god of war for the Roman legions serving in the Hispania provinces.
The Song of Roland , or, in French, La Chanson de Roland , is the best known of the Old French epics. It was possibly first composed some time in the
Welcome to the new section of the Arthurian Legends, which I've called the Songs of Deeds . However, these legends are not related to King Arthur or t
The Twelve Peers were Charlemagne's elite paladins or knights - the corps d'elite . The Twelve Peers were sort of like Arthur's Knights of the Round T
A Saracen nobleman and warrior. Valdabrun was a vassal to Marsile . Valdabrun seemed to be Marsile's admiral, since it said that he commanded a thousa
A companion of Yvon . Yvoire was one of Marsile's victims. Marsile also killed Gerard of Roussillon and Yvoire's companion, Yvon. Other than this, not
A companion of Yvoire . Yvon was one of Marsile's victims. Marsile also killed Gerard of Roussillon and Yvon's companion, Yvoire. Other than this, not
Origin of the Faeries Types of Fairies Origin of the Faeries Fairy comes from the Old French word faerie . The word has been overused to describe a su
Originally in Irish literature, banshee actually means "woman of fairy mound" or just simply as "fairy woman". Ban or bean meaning "woman". The variou
A Scottish version of a female vampire or a succubus. Baobhan Sith are found in Scottish Gaelic oral tradition. Those who would take her in his embrac
Bean nighe was a Scottish Gaelic name for the Washer at the Ford . The Washer or Washerwoman could be found in almost every Celtic culture. Bean nighe
In Scottish Gaelic folklore, the brownie was a household elf who would make sure their home was tidy at night, while the family were sleeping. Failing
According to folklore, a fairy would secretly exchange a mortal infant with that of the fairy kind. The fairy baby was called a changeling. Sometimes
The headless phantom coachman who drove a black coach known as coach-a-bower (cóiste-bodhar), sometimes drawn by headless horses. In the coach there w
The elf or alf was of Teutonic origin. Descriptions of the elves varied from author to author and from one period to another. The elves were introduce
Background Fairy People Fairy People Here is a list and some descriptions of faeries. Since there are many types of faeries, there will only be articl
Just like the names fairy and elf, goblin has a different meaning and different usage for different people. Only several creatures were seen as goblin
The most common female fairies in the Breton tradition were the korrigans that resided in the woods, especially at Broceliande and often near a stream
Of all the fairies people have heard of, the one that most people today are familiar with is the leprechaun. However, the leprechaun statuettes that w
A pooka or púca was a shape shifting creature. Depending on the writers, the pooka was either a benevolent or malevolent fairy. They were often identi
The Fool, known in Irish and Scottish Gaelic as Amandán, was a social fairy. They were sometimes seen as wiser than their masters. According to W. B.
There are very few myths about Lir, the god of the sea. Even in the story about his children in Oidheadh Chlainne Lir (Death of the Children of Lir),
Although all of the Irish myths were written down at a time when the whole of Ireland had long converted to Christianity, pagan themes and motifs stil
This tale about Eithne belongs to the Mythological Cycle. The title, Altrom Tig Da Medar or "The Nurture of the Houses of the Two Milk Vessels" is pre
For Agdistis, see Cybele in the Mother Goddesses.
A Carian fertility goddess. Aphrodisias was equivalent to Aphrodite , the goddess of love and beauty. Her cult centre was in the city that was named a
A Phrygian vegetation god. Attis was the son of Nana , daughter of the river god Sangarius . Nana fell pregnant when an almond dropped into her lap. T
Nana was a daughter of the Phrygian river god, Sangarius . She was mainly known for her connection to the goddess Cybele. According to the legend, the
The fertility god worshipped by the Greeks, Phrygians and the Romans. Priapus or Priapos was the son of Dionysus and Aphrodite . Priapus was the god o
The river god of the Sangarius River in Phrygia, northwest of Asia Minor. The river flowed through the valleys of Phrygia, out into the Black Sea. Thr
Alpan or Alpanu was an Underworld goddess. She was also the goddess of sexual love. She was sometimes depicted wearing a loose cloak and sandals, othe
God of passages. Ani was like the Etruscan version of the Latin god Janus , because he was similarly a two-faced god. Ani was also a sky god, dwelling
A god of light and weather. Apulu or Aplu was often identified with the Greek god, Apollo . He was usually depicted wearing a laurel leaf, and partial
A Thracian mother goddess. Bendis was often identified with the huntress goddess Artemis and the moon goddess Hecate . She was also the goddess of hea
Sun god. Cautha or Catha was identified with the Roman sun god Sol , whom the Greeks called Helius. His symbol was a sun disk crown, and he was depict
Other Deities Below is a list of other Etruscan deities. Etruscan Roman Attributes Aita Pluto ruler of the Underworld Atunis Adonis minor god Charonte
A chthonic god of the underworld. Heros was frequently depicted on funerary stelae as a horseman.
A Thracian goddess. The cult of Kotys was worshipped by the Edonians, a tribe that lived around Mount Pangaeus. The geographer Strabo described the Ko
God of war. Laran was usually depicted as a youth armed with a helmet and a lance, and dressed in a cloak.
Goddess of art and war. The Roman goddess Minerva was probably derived from Menrva. Many of Menrva's attributes were derived from Athena , but she was
God of fresh water. Nethuns has been identified with Neptune , who was also originally a god of wells and springs, before the Roman god inherited the
Goddess of fate. Nortia has been identified with the Greek goddess of luck, Tyche . Nortia had a sanctuary at Volsini. Her symbol was a large nail. Su
Storm god. Like the sky god Tin , Summamus wielded thunderbolts and lightning. He had a sanctuary at Rome.
Goddess of childbirth. Thalna was associated with the sky god, Tin . She was always depicted as a young woman.
Goddess of dawn. Thesan was also the goddess of childbirth, since her name was often invoked at childbirth.
The Thracians were a people who lived north and east of Thessaly and Macedon. The land of Thrace reached the Black Sea in the north-east, and north al
Sky god. Tin or Tinia was identified with both the Roman Jupiter and the Greek Zeus , and he wielded thunderbolts. His consort was Uni , and they form
Goddess of love. Turan was identified with the Roman goddess of love, Venus . She was a tutelary goddess of Vulci. Her sacred birds were a white swan
Like the Greek god Hermes and the Roman god Mercury , Turms was the messenger of the gods and the conductor of the souls of the dead to the Underworld
Goddess of love and marriage. Uni was the consort of the sky god Tin . Uni was identified with the Roman goddess Juno , as well as with Thalna . Uni w
God of vegetation. Voltumna was identified with the Roman god Vertumnus . Voltumna was also a tutelary deity of the Volsinii, and the god had a temple
Zalmoxis was a ruler and god of the underworld. According to the Greek historian Herodotus, Zalmoxis was also called Gebeleizis, and the Thracian trib
The Thracian god of storms. Like the Greek god Zeus , he was the wielder of lightning and thunderbolts. Not much is known about Zibelthiurdos.
The Viking romance called Gautrek's Saga is a rather strange tale; in it, this king was actually a minor character. The tale centred more around two h
This story is taken from a work titled Joseph d'Arimathie (c. 1200). It was written by a Swiss-French poet named Robert de Boron. Boron was probably a
Here, you will find two different versions about Joseph of Arimathea and the origin of the Holy Grail - the original poem by Robert de Boron and the l
Around 1227-1235, a large compilation of the trilogy about Lancelot and the Grail was completed by an unknown French writer or writers. It originally
The Aeneid was written by a Rome's greatest poet named Virgil or Vergil (full name was Publius Vergilius Maro) and lived in 70-19 BC. Although Virgil
The Thiðrekssaga was written around 1205, which was about the same time as the Nibelungenlied (c. 1200). The "Saga of Thiðrek" was based on the advent
The Perilous Graveyard (L'Âtre périlleux) was a 13th century Old French romance. The Perilous Graveyard was one of the few French medieval romances th
A sorceress, who was particularly skilled with poison. Borghild was the first wife of the hero Sigmund , king of Hunland. She was the mother of two so
Queen and sorceress. Grimhild was the wife of Giuki (Gjuki), king of the southern Rhine, Burgundy (Niflungland). She was the mother of three sons - Gu
Sorceress and a sibyl. Groa was wife of Aurvandil the Bold. She appeared in the Prose Edda, in the myth where Thor fought the giant Hrungnir . Althoug
According to the Voluspa (Poetic Edda), Heid (Bright One) was the reincarnation of the healing goddess Gullveig . She was sometimes confused with the
Sorceress in the saga of Hrolf Kraki . Hvit was the daughter of Finn, the King of Finnmark, which was a medieval name for Lappland. She married Hring,
Prophetess. Sibyl was actually the Latin name for several prophetesses that appeared in Roman legends. One of the Sibyls guided the Trojan hero Aeneas
Sorceress in the saga of Hrolf Kraki . Skuld was a daughter of Helgi and an unnamed fairy woman. She was a half-sister of Hrolf Kraki, king of Denmark
Before I list articles on sorceresses and prophetesses, I should perhaps begin with witches that were celebrated among the ancient Teutonic people. Th
This page should actually be called Witches and Sibyls. Below are some articles on wise-women that are found in Norse myths, which included: witches,
Queen of Denmark and Sweden. In the Icelandic tradition, her name was Yrsa. In the Danish Gestuam Danorum (the history of Denmark that was written by
Agamemnon Iphigeneia in Aulis Murder of Agamemnon Agamemnon According to Homer, Agamemnon (Ἀγαμέμνων) and his brother Menelaüs (Menalaus) were the son
King of Megara. Alcathoüs (Ἀλκάθοος) was the son of Pelops and Hippodaemia . Alcathoüs married Evaechme, daughter of Megareus, king of Megara, after h
During Perseus' reign, Pelops was king of Pisa while his wife Hippodaemia bore him many children, including Pittheus (king of Troezen), Atreus (Ἀτρεύς
The Heraclids (Ἡρακλειδαί) were the children and descendants of the hero Heracles (Ἡρακλἣς). The ancient Greeks believed the Heraclids became the ance
Heroes I contains information on the heroes and heroines before the time of the Trojan War. Heroes I has been divided into two sections: Early Heroes
Another important family arrived in Greece. Pelops won a wife and kingdom in a chariot race in Pisa, and his children and descendants would establish
Revenge and Madness Iphigeneia among the Taurians King of Argos and Sparta Revenge and Madness Orestes was the King of Argos and Sparta, and the son o
Pelops (Πñλοψ) was the son of Tantalus and brother of Niobe . His father had killed him and served his flesh to the gods, hoping to fool the gods. The
King of Troezen. Pittheus was the son of Pelops and Hippodaemia . He was the brother of Troezen, Atreus , Thyestes , Alcathous, and several sisters. O
Tantalus (Τάνταλος) was the king of Sipylus, in Lydia. Tantalus was the son of Zeus and Pluto, daughter of Cronus. Tantalus was married to the Oceanid
Tisamenus (Τισαμενός) was the King of Argos and Sparta, and the son of Orestes and Hermione. Tisamenus succeeded his father to both kingdoms. The Hera
A Milesian bard and druid. Amairgin (Amergin) was the son of Míl Espáine and the Egyptian princess Scota. Amairgin was the brother of Eber Finn , Erem
The bards were poets, musicians and singers in the Celtic world. They were required to master hundreds of verses or develop new ones, without the use
A Valkyrie . Brynhild was the daughter of Budli. She was the sister of Atli and Bekkhild, and possibly of Oddrun. Brynhild was also the foster-daughte
Harper of Finn Mac Cumhaill . Cnu Deireóil was said to be the son of Lugh Lamfada . There are many references to Cnu Deireóil in the tales of the Feni
A very important Danann poet or satirist. Coirpre Mac Etaine (or Cairbre mac Ethne) was the son of Etan, daughter of Dian Cécht . His father was possi
Wife of the hero Sigurd . Gudrun was the daughter of Giuki and Grimhild . She was the sister of Gunnar , Hogni and Guttorm . In the first lay of Gudru
Heinen Fardd appeared in Hanes Taliesin as the chief bard or poet of Maelgwn Gwynedd. Young Taliesin challenged Maelgwn's court bards, including Heine
In the Icelandic legend, Hjördís (Hjordis) was the wife of Sigmund and the mother of the hero Sigurd . Hjördís is known by various names. In the Icela
A wish-maiden or óskmær and the wife of Volsung . Hljod was a daughter of the giant Hrimnir. Hljod first appeared in the Volsunga Saga, serving Odin a
Poet and leader of the Dál nAraide. Mongán (Mongan) was said to be a historical figure, who died in c. AD 624. Mongán (Mongan) was said to be the son
Queen of Saxland, and mother of Yrsa. Although she is not a really a Valkyrie, the Olof in Hrolfs saga did like dressing in armour and carrying weapon
Below is a list of minor bards, poets and satirists who appeared in Celtic myths and legends. I have even included a couple of fools or jesters here.
I have already written articles on the Valkyries Brynhild , Gudrun and Sigrun , so here are a list of other Valkyries, where only their names survived
One of the chief advisers of Conchobar Mac Nessa . Sencha Mac Ailella was a poet and perhaps a judge in Conchobar's court. Sencha was known for his wi
Signy was the daughter of Volsung and Ljod ( Hljod ). She was the sister of Sigmund (her twin) and nine other brothers. Signy was the reluctant bride
Valkyrie and lover of the hero Helgi . Sigrun was the daughter of King Hogni. Sigrun was due to marry Hodbrod (Hodbrodd), son of King Granmar, whom sh
Svanhild or Swanhild was the daughter of Sigurd and Gudrun. Svanhild was the sister of Sigmund Sigurdarson, as well as half-sister of Aslaug, the daug
Valkyrie in the Helgarkvida Hiorvardssonar ( Lay of Helgi Hiorvardsson , Poetic Edda). Svava was a daughter of Eylimi. If this Eylimi was the same kin
The Swan-maidens was another name for the Valkyries, because they wore garments with swan feathers which enabled them to fly, just like the goddess Fr
Taliesin is a name that appeared frequently in Welsh myths and legends as a master bard. Yet Taliesin could also possibly be a historical figure who l
This page is devoted to both Valkyrie and non-Valkyrie heroines. For women skilled in magic, witchcraft or divination or women simply known for their
Andromache (Ἀνδρομάχη) was the daughter of Eëtion (Eetion), the king of Thebes in the Troad. Andromache became the wife of the Trojan prince named Hec
A Theban princess. Antigone (Ἀντιγόνη) was the daughter of Oedipus and Jocasta . Antigone was the sister of Eteocles , Polyneices and Ismene. She play
In Ephesus, Asia Minor, there was a great temple built to the goddess Artemis ( Diana ). This temple, known as the Artemesium, was one of the Seven Gr
A huntress and heroine of the Calydonian boar hunt. Atalanta (Ἀταλάντη) was the daughter of Iasus, king of either Tegaea or Maenalus, by Clymene the d
A-TA-NA PO-TI-NI-JA or Atana Potnia was the name listed on the Linear B tablets found in Knossos, Crete. Her name doesn't appear anywhere on the table
Britomartis was a Cretan goddess of nature and hunting. Her name Britomartis means "Sweet Maiden". Britomartis was the daughter of Zeus and Carme, dau
Camilla was the queen of the Volscians. Camilla was the daughter of Metabus and Casmilla. Camilla was the leader of the Voliscans in the Italian war a
The Trojan prophetess. Cassandra (Κασσάνδρα) was the daughter of Priam and Hecuba . Cassandra was also the sister of Hector , Paris and Helenus , who
Mother goddess. Cybele (Kybele) was a Phrygian mother goddess who was worshipped in Greece and Rome. She was often equated with the two other Greek mo
Cyrene (Κυρήνη) was the daughter of Hypseus, a Lapith king in Thessaly. Cyrene was renowned for her beauty and strength. Cyrene was probably an attend
There are already articles on Demeter and Persephone , but I haven't told the whole story, which I will complete here. The myth explained the origin o
Electra (Ἠλέκτρη) was the long-suffering heroine of a number of Athenian tragedies. She appeared in the 2nd play of Aeschylus' tragedy titled Libation
In Greek mythology, Gaea and her daughters – Rhea , Themis and Dione – were the earliest earth and mother goddesses. These goddesses played decisive r
A Thracian heroine. Harpalyce was a daughter of Harpalycus, king of the Amymnei. Her mother, unnamed in this myth, died while giving birth to her. So
The last Queen of Troy. Her mother was named Metope, but it is uncertain who her father was. Various men were named: Cisseus, Dymas or the river god S
The most beautiful woman in the world. Helen of Sparta was better known as Helen of Troy. So she was really Greek, not Trojan. Helen (Ἑλένη) had two m
Even though the societies in post-Dorian Invasion Greece were predominantly filled with myths about male heroes, some myths still survive about the he
Io (Ίώ) was an Argive heroine loved by the god Zeus . The early genealogy of the House of Argos is very confusing. Depending on the sources, Io had di
Iphigenia or Iphigeneia (Ἰφιγένεια) was the heroine of a couple of tragedies written by Euripides – Iphigenia at Aulis and Iphigenia among the Taurian
A Colchian sorceress. Medea (Μήδεια) was the daughter of Aeëtes (Aeetes), king of Colchis, and Eidyia (Idyia), daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. Medea h
Potnia theron or "Mistress of Animals" is the figure found more commonly in Minoan and Mycnenaean art than any other Potnia. She was also known as "La
During the Neolithic period and the Bronze Age, the mother goddesses were very prominent in Crete, the Cyclades and on mainland Greece. This page not
Penelope was the heroine of the Odyssey. Penelope (Πηνελόπη) was the daughter of Icarius , brother of King Tyndareüs of Sparta. Her mother was named P
In 1903, the archaeologist Sir Arthur Evans discovered figurines of women in what was possibly a temple within the palace of Knossos (Cnossus), in Cre
PO-TI-NI-JA or Potnia seems more of a title than a name. Potnia means either "Mistress" or "Lady". Potnia was a mother goddess or goddess of nature. T
Some additional information concerning Arthur's courts and his household staff. Arthur's Residences Court Staff Christian Feasts Canonical Hours Arthu
Druids in Ancient Europe Druidical Order Druidic Beliefs Druidic Magic Misconceptions about Druidism Druids in Ancient Europe Most of what we know abo
A chief druid of Ulster. Barach served as chief druid to Conchobar Mac Nessa in the later part of the king's life. It was Barach who interpreted the s
Druidesses or sorceresses. Bé Chuille and Dianann were daughters of the woodland goddess Flidais . They were sisters of Bé Téite, and possibly of Fand
Birog was a druidess of the Tuatha Dé Danann and friend of Cian . Birog assisted Cian with the entry to Balor's tower, where Cian seduced Eithne, the
Sister of Muirenn and aunt of the hero Finn Mac Cumhaill . Bodmall was also the daughter of the druid Tadg and foster-mother of Finn. Bodhmall followe
Caicer was a druid of the Milesians who foretold that the Milesians would one day live in Ireland. Caicer was listed as one of the chieftains who sail
Cailitín Dána (Cailitin or Calatin) was the chief druid of Medb and Ailill . Cailitin was known most for his fight against Ulster's hero Cu Chulainn ,
Cathbad was the Ard-Druid ("high druid") of Ulaid (Ulster). Cathbad married Maga, former wife of Ross the Red , king of Ulster. Cathbad was the father
The Dark Druid or Fer Doirich was a powerful druid who loved Sadb , daughter of Derg Díanscothach of Síd Ochta Cleitigh or of Bodb Derg son of Dagda.
According to the Irish myths, the Tuatha Dé Danann came from four cities: Falias, Gorias, Finias and Murias. In each city, there was a wizard-bard (dr
In Celtic society in the ancient world, the tribal communities were divided into various classes. Above the common people such as the peasants and the
In Táin Bó Cuailnge , a Connacht seer named Fedelm foretold the defeat of Medb's army that sought to fetch the Brown Bull of Cuailnge, in Ulster. In t
A druid or seer. For twenty years (others say 7 years), Finneces (Finegas) tried to catch Fintan , the "Salmon of Knowledge," from the River Boynne. F
In the Breton legend, the Gallizenae were druidesses said to have lived on the Isle de Sein, offshore from Finistère in western Brittany. Their number
Chief druid of Manannán Mac Lir . Gebann was the father of a daughter named Clídna. Gebann was sometimes said to also be the father of Étaín .
Nemedian chieftain. Iarbonél was known as the Soothsayer or the Prophet. Though strangely enough, he never uttered a single prophecy in the Lebor Gaba
The following family trees show both the ancestors and descendants of Míl , founder and eponym of the Milesians, the true Gaelic people of Ireland. Th
Below is a list of other druids and druidesses who appeared in Irish myths. Eolas (knowledge), Fios (intelligence) & Fochmarc (enquiring) Three Partho
A Danann druid. Tadg was the son of Nuada and the father of Muirenn (Muirne). The legends never mentioned it, but Tadg was probably also the father of
Norse Tradition German Tradition Norse Tradition German Tradition
For House of Arthur & Culhwch, see Celtic Mythology, Welsh Families .
Irish Families Welsh Families Irish Families Welsh Families For Myrddin , see Merlin .
Pantheon Greek Families Roman Families Miscellaneous Genealogy Pantheon Greek Families Apart from Zeus sleeping with women in the royal houses through
House of Hrethel The Scyldings House of Hrethel On his mother's side, Beowulf belonged to the royal house in Geatland, which was a kingdom in southern
The genealogy above comes from a Middle High German poem, written in the 13th century, titled Gudrun Lied or Kudrun . The poem was named after the her
Wild Man of the Woods From Boy Prophet to Wizard Wild Man of the Woods The two different family trees, shown below, were derived from two different so
Cybele or Kybele, known as the Great Mother of the Gods, was a goddess of Phrygian origin from northwest of Asia Minor. Cybele was essentially a mothe
Dionysia or the Dionysiac Mysteries was established throughout the Greek world. Dionysus (Διόνυσος) was the Greek god of wine, and also the god of fer
The Eleusinian Mysteries centred on the belief in the agricultural fertility and the cycle of the seasons, which included the myth of two goddesses, D
Egypt was another province that was added to Alexander's empire; Egypt was polytheistic in their beliefs. Of all the Egyptian gods, the mother goddess
Mithra was a god that originated in the east, in India, where he was known as Mitra, but the cult of Mithra had spread to the west during the Hellenis
There were many different religious groups in Greece and Rome that didn't correspond to the usual official religions of the various gods and goddesses
The Orphic Mysteries were said to have been founded by the mythical singer Orpheus (Ὀρφεύς), though this cult was only known to exist as early as the
Timeless Myths has treaded a long and perilous path. Since that time the logo of Timeless Myths had undergone several evolutions. Though, Timeless Myt
January 10 2000 When I created the Arthurian Legends section, I wanted to create a shield to put in the front page of the new section. I came up the i
Here are some of the graphics I created for another Arthurian theme, namely the Grail. In the Arthurian Legends, I included several pages on the Grail
Here is the evolution of the Book of Heroes' logos, and you can see the changes the logo has undergone. The webpages on the Book of Heroes were begun
Blood Oath of the Paladin by the Grey Paladin "Bear witness, O Divine Goddess! "For I swear by your divine light of the moon and the stars, To uphold
The Book of Heroes is the collection of creative writings that was written for Timeless Myths since April 2, 1999. These creative writings include the
Here you will find some creative writing in verse form, like poetry.
When a hero is on a quest, he must often undertake a perilous journey. Sometimes there is no road, so he must trek through unknown paths through thick
Hymn to Pallas Athena from the Book of Timeless Hymns "You are my shadow, Who has comforted me With your heavenly presence. Your melodious voice Banis
Old Friend by Unknown Bard "Come forth, my old friend. And set your foot on the land Where time has no meaning. "Have faith, my old friend. And cast y
The ferryman of the Underworld river. Charon's only duty was to ferry the shades across the Underworld river of Styx . I am not certain if Charon was
Hesiod called Elysium – the Isle of Blessed . Those mortals who were lucky to be favoured by the gods would dwell in Elysium , or Elysian Fields , and
Female spirits who punished offenders against blood kin. The Erinyes (Ἐρινύες) were named Alector, Tisiphone and Megaera. They were born together with
The genealogy above displays most of the principal monsters that are found in classical mythology. Most of the monsters were children of Typhon and Ec
Lord of the Underworld . Hades was the son of the titans, Cronus and Rhea . Hades was the god of the dead, and ruled his world with more absolute powe
Hecate was the daughter of Perses or Persaeüs (Persaeus) and Asteria , both of whom were offspring of the Titans. She had also been called a daughter
In Greek mythology, the House of Hades was the world of the dead, the Underworld or the netherworld. A place where Hades and his consort Persephone ru
Hypnos was the Greek god of sleep. The Romans identified Hypnos with Somnus , the Roman god of sleep. Hypnos was the son of Nyx . Hypnos was the broth
The Greek god of dreams. Morpheus was the son of Hypnos or the Roman Somnus ("Sleep"). Morpheus was seen as a black-winged god. In the Roman myths, he
A goddess of the underworld. Persephone was the daughter of Zeus and Demeter . She was known (or by her title) as Kore (Κόρη, "maiden"). The Romans ca
God of wealth. Plutus was the son of the corn goddess Demeter and the mortal Iasion . Iasion was the son of Zeus and the Pleiad Electra , which made I
An Underworld river-goddess. Styx was an Oceanid; the eldest daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. She was the only female river goddess. She married the Ti
Tartarus was the deepest region of the Underworld. It was said that it took nine days and nine nights for an anvil to fall from the earth's surface to
Thanatos was the Greek god of death. Thanatos was the son of Nyx (Night) and brother of Hypnos (Sleep), as well of Moros (Doom), Nemesis and Fates . A
There were three mortals who earned the favours of the gods; they earned immortality after their deaths. These three judges were powerful rulers and a
The world of the dead or the netherworld was commonly viewed by the ancient religions to be a subterranean realm ruled by a god, a goddess, or both. A
Crete was divided between Minos two sons, Catreus (Κατρεύς) and Deucalion (Δευκαλίων). Deucalion was the father of Idomeneus and a daughter named Cret
Talus Daedalus and Icarus Death of Minos Talus Daedalus (Daidalos or Δαίδαλος) was originally an Athenian master craftsman and inventor. Daedalus was
Other Children of Odysseus In later myths, Odysseus was the son of Sisyphus , king of Corinth. Sisyphus ravished Autolycus' daughter, Anticleia, as re
Alba Longa Monarchy of Rome Related Pages Tales of Rome House of Troy House of Troy (genealogy) Alba Longa The genealogy of Alba Longa shows how Romul
Argive and Theban Seers Thessalian Seers Trojan Seers Argive and Theban Seers There were seers and prophets in Argos, only because of the arrival of t
Idomeneus (Ἰδομενεές) was a son of Deucalion . He was also the brother of Crete and the half-brother of Molus. Idomeneus was the nephew of Catreus . I
Early Crete Minos Crete in Decline Genealogy: House of Crete Early Crete Genealogy: House of Crete Minos In Greek mythology, Minos (Μίνως) was the gre
Minos (Μίνως) was a son of the god Zeus and Europa , the daughter of King Agenor of Sidon. Minos was also the brother of Rhadamanthys (´Ραδάμανθυν) an
During Minos' campaign against Athens, the Cretan army attacked Megara, a kingdom in the Corinthian Isthmus that was allied with Athens. At the time o
Minos married Pasiphaë (Πασιφάη), the daughter of the sun-god Helios and the Oceanid Perse . Minos was the father of four sons, Androgeus, Catreus , D
Minos had a young son named Glaucus (Glaucos or Γλαὓκος) who fell into a large jar of honey. Minos told an Argive seer named Polyeidus (Polyidos or Πο
Tectamus was the son of Dorus, son of Hellen . Tectamus married his niece, the daughter of Cretheus, king of Iolcus in Thessaly. Tectamus became the f
The genealogy of the Roman deities is basically the same as those of the Greek deities, except that many of their names have changed to Roman or Latin
The other Pleiades' seduction by Poseidon and Ares was less interesting. Alcyone Poseidon seduced Alcyone (Ἀλκυόνη) who became the mother of Hyreis, H
A nymph or a minor goddess. Calypso was the daughter of Atlas . She lived on an island called Ogygia. Her only companions and attendants were nymphs.
One of the favourite pastimes of many nymphs was hunting. These nymphs often became hunting companions of the goddess Artemis . Artemis was the goddes
Daphne was a nymph and a follower of the huntress-goddess Artemis ( Diana ). Depending on the two versions of the myth, Daphne was either the daughter
One of the Pleiades; a daughter of Atlas and Pleïone . Zeus lusted after Electra and spirited her to Olympus. Electra tried to prevent Zeus from rapin
Eurynome (Εὐρυνόμη) was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys ; she was one of the 3000 Oceanids. By Zeus, Eurynome was the mother of the Graces , and po
A minor sea goddess. Galatea was the daughter of Nereus and Doris. She resided somewhere around Sicily. Though, she had a lover named Acis, the Cyclop
The Hesperides were nymphs who cared for and guarded the grove of trees that grow golden apples in the garden of Hesperides. The name means "Daughter
The Hyades were sisters of Hyas and the Pleiades . According to Hyginus in his work Fabulae , Atlas and Pleïone originally had 12 daughters and a son
One of the Pleiades; a daughter of Atlas and Pleïone . Of the seven sisters, the most famous was Maia, because she was the mother of the god Hermes (M
One of the Pleiades; a daughter of Atlas and Pleïone . Of all the Pleiades, only Merope had a mortal husband or lover: Sisyphus , king of Corinth. Mer
The Nereïds (Nereids), or Νηρεΐδες, were sea nymphs, and were named after their father, Nereus . Their mother was the sea goddess Doris , who was an O
The nymphs (Νύμφαι) were minor female deities or spirits who inhabited the mountains, woods, waters and seas. Like the gods, some were literally force
The Oceanids were daughters of Oceanus and Tethys . There were three thousand daughters of the Titans. Oceanus also had an equal number of sons who we
The most famous story about the Pleiades was when Orion , the giant hunter, pursued them. Hyginus said that the Pleiades were travelling with their mo
There are some nymphs that don't fall in any of the above categories or groups, so I have some additional articles here. For Echo, see Narcissus and E
There are other Oceanids, other than the ones I have already listed on other pages. Below is the list of some other Oceanids who have no myth of their
Perse or Perseis was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys . Perse was married to the sun god Helius or Helios (Sol), and she several children by him – A
The Pleiades (Πλειάδες) were the seven daughters of Atlas and the Oceanid Pleïone (Pleione). However, Hyginus says in the Fabulae that Atlas and Pleïo
Pleïone (Πληιόνη) was the daughter of Oceanus and Tethys . She was married to Atlas , and became the mother of seven daughters who were known as the P
Sea goddess. Psamathe was the daughter of Nereus and Doris. She was the sister of the other Nereïds. Psamathe was usually seen around her sister Theti
Syrinx was a nymph and huntress from Arcadia. Like other nymphs who enjoyed hunting, Syrinx was a companion of Diana ( Artemis ), and like her goddess
One of the Pleiades; a daughter of Atlas and Pleïone . Taÿgete sought protection from the goddess Artemis . Artemis tried to hide Taÿgete by turning h
A dwarf in the German mythology, Alberich appeared in the epic poem or saga called Nibelungenlied . Alberich served as the treasurer first to Nibelung
Amyclas was the son of Lacedaemon and Sparta . Amyclas married Diomede, daughter of Lapithus and Orsinome. Amyclas became the father of Argalus, Cynor
Dwarf in the Völsunga Saga (Volsunga Saga). Andvari had the remarkable ability to change himself into a salmon. Andvari possessed treasure that includ
Of Dwarves and Elves has a list of names of strange beings that appeared in Norse myths and legends - beings such as dwarves, elves and spirits. These
The Brisings or Bristlings were the name of the four dwarfs or dwarven brothers. They were named Alfrigg, Berling, Dvalin and Grer. The dwarfs were re
Brokk and Eiti (Sindri) were dwarf brothers. They were master craftsmen who created the Gullinbursti ("golden bristles") for Freyr, the Draupnir (Ring
An elf. As far as I can determine, Dain was the leader of the elves in the world of Alfheim. His name is mentioned in the Havamal ("Sayings of the Hig
The dísir were lesser female deities in the Norse religion. They were female fertility beings or spirits with the power to protect home and crops. The
A draugar was a ghost or walking dead. They weren't actually ghosts in the normal sense as of a spirit or phantom. Rather, that the corpses were anima
A dwarf. The name of Dvalin is mentioned several times in the Poetic Edda, as well as in Snorri Sturluson's Prose Edda. Dvalin appeared to be the chie
Dwarves appeared frequently in Norse and Germanic myths and legends. The dwarves were said to inhabit Nidavellir, one of the Nine Worlds created by th
The Einheriar or Einherjar were the fallen warriors in battles chosen by the Valkyries to reside in Valhalla with Odin , until Ragnarok . When the god
The elves were also called álfar . The elves were a race of mythical beings who were, in a way, lesser deities. They weren't exactly gods in the norma
Fjalar and Galar were two dwarfs who had killed the Vanir Kvasir . They created the Mead of Poetry by mixing honey with Kvasir's blood. The mead was s
The Fylgjur were female protective spirits where each fylgja attached herself to an individual at birth. The fylgja remained with that person for the
Sparta or Lacedaemon was the capital of a southeastern region of the Peloponnese called Laconia. Laconia was known for its fertile land. In Greek myth
Here, is the family tree of the dynasties that the god Odin founded, in various kingdoms. Odin set his sons to rule in the kingdoms of Denmark, Norway
Lacedaemon (Lacedaimon or Λακεδαίμων) was the son of Zeus and Taygete , daughter of Atlas and Pleione . It was Lacedaemon who founded the city of Spar
According to Apollodorus, Lelex (Λέδεξ) was the autochthonous ancestor of the Spartans. Lelex was the earliest ruler of Laconia, which was at first ca
Lofar appeared to be one of the early dwarves whose descendants lived in Ioruvellir (Iara's plain). Dvalin , one of the leaders of the dwarves, and hi
Husband of Helen of Sparta. Menelaüs (Menelaus or Μενέλαος) was the son of Atreus and Aerope, daughter of Catreus . He was the brother of Agamemnon ,
Modsognir ("frenzy-roarer") and Durin ("sleepy") were the first two dwarves who were created by the gods. They were originally maggots that fed from t
Kings of Laconia. Myles (Μύλης) and Eurotas were two sons of Lelex . Cleocharia was Eurotas' mother, but Myles' mother was unnamed; which made them ha
King of Sparta. Oebalus was the son of Cynorta and the grandson of Amyclas . Oebalus married the widow Gorgophone, the daughter of Perseus and Androme
The following beings come from the spirit world. Some were protective spirits or minor deities. Note that Valkyries have been moved to a new page of t
Dwarves. The four sons of Ivaldi were master craftsmen. On Loki's advice, the sons of Ivaldi ("bowman") created three gifts for the Aesir. They create
King of Sparta. Tyndareüs (Τυνδάρεως) was the son of Oebalus and Gorgophone, who was daughter of Perseus and Andromeda. Tyndareüs was the brother of I
Armorican Connections looked into the legend in Brittany. Background Submerged Cities Breton Songs Background Ancient Armorica Oral Tradition and Writ
There have been several legends of a city or civilization that was wiped out by a flood or tidal wave, never to be seen again except through long forg
In the 13th century, there was a Breton lais titled Graelent , in which the identity of the author is unknown. This tale has nothing do with Dahut and
According to the Breton source, the poet Marie de France translated Breton songs known as lais , and one mentioned Queen Guinevere's infidelity. This
Lyonesse (Lyonnesse) was the mythical birthplace of the hero Tristan . The legend of Tristan was originally a popular medieval romance of the Celts be
Below are books and websites of my bibliography and the suggested readings for people. Most of these are lists of (translated) literature, such as scr
Most people are aware of the events that take place in the Judaic-Christian Biblical Genesis , particularly of the Creation with Adam and Eve, Cain an
Enoch in Genesis Enoch in Rabbinic Legends Enoch and the Pseudepigraphal Texts Book of Watchers Sources Enoch in Genesis Of all the patriarchs in pre-
Here is some extra information that provides background on the Bible, such as tables, charts, chronological charts, and some more family trees. I may
This genealogy is based on the Book of Jubilees . The Book of Jubilees is a text written before the Christian era, the in 2nd or 1st century BCE. The
Before I give you a summary about Genesis, I think it would be appropriate to reveal something about the authorship of the first book of the Old Testa
Below is a summary of the Gnostic myths. Background The Perfect, Invisible Spirit and Barbelo Sophia and the Demiurge Adam and Eve Norea Conclusion Ba
This article will cover who Hathor is in Egyptian mythology. You will also learn more about her history and the myths and legends behind her name. How
In this article, we will talk about Isis, goddess of healing and magic . We will be discussing who she is in Egyptian mythology and her role in the Os
Legend of the Demon Queen Lilitu: The Sumerian Lilith Sources Legend of the Demon Queen Who was the first woman? Eve or Lilith? The Christians know on
The story of Seth, the Egyptian god of chaos, is an interesting one. Though it was not unusual in ancient mythologies for a god to be fallible or even
As much I would like to think that there is only one, single truth to one’s view and the rest are false, the reality is that that’s not necessarily tr
Reflecting Pond contains some pages on my thoughts on certain issues about life, culture, religion or spirituality. In the other sections of Dark Mirr
United Israelite Kingdom It should be noted that David didn’t immediately become king of the other eleven tribes upon Saul’s death. David ruled Judah
Here, we have two timelines of the biblical patriarchs, beginning at the time of Adam to the death of Joseph, son of Jacob, as presented in Genesis. T
The Amazons (Ἀμαζόνες) were a race of women warriors that hasn't only appeared in Greek mythology, but also in other cultures. The Amazons became popu
There is some confusion over the name of the Amazon who became the wife of the Athenian hero Theseus, and the mother of Hippolytus. Some called her Hi
Breastless Warriors Amazons in Libya Breastless Warriors The mythological woman warrior with a leopard hide on her head, holding either a spear and sh
An Amazon Queen. This Hippolyte was also sometimes called Melanippe or Glauce. She shouldn't be confused with the Queen Hippolyte who the owner of gol
There seemed to be a number of Amazon queens with the name Hippolyte or Hippolyta (Ἱππολύτη). Each one died by a different hand. The Hippolyte that I
An Amazon warrior. Melanippe (Μελανίππη) was probably the same person as Antiope , sister of Hippolyte . She was also sometimes known as Glauce. Accor
A Libyan Amazon queen. Nothing is known about Myrina, except in the account of Diodorus Siculus' Library of History (1st century BC). Her capital was
An Amazon Queen. Otrere was the mother of Penthesileia , and according to Quintus Smyrnaeus, in the Fall of Troy, the mother of Hippolyte (sometimes c
An Amazon queen. Penthesileia was the daughter of the war god Ares and Otrere. Penthesileia was as superb and fierce a warrior as she was beautiful. P
The German author, Heinrich von dem Türlin, had written Diu Krône or "The Crown" in the early 13th century. It was the only tale that had the Grail qu
" Sir Gawain and the Green Knight " was one of the great masterpieces of Middle English romance, written about 1350. Great interest arose from this pl
The Rise of Sir Gawain was an anonymous Latin romance written in the mid-13th century. The full Latin title is De ortu Waluuanii, nepotis Arturi – "Ri
The Wedding of Gawain and Dame Ragnell or Sir Gawain and the Lady Ragnell was a late 15th century Middle English tale of how Gawain won the love of Ra
Gawain was one of the great heroes in the Arthurian legends. No other knights appeared in more tales, yet he is not often the chief hero in most of th
The Knight of the Sword or Le Chevalier à l'Épée , is a rather short Old French romance about Sir Gawain. It was written perhaps in the mid-13th centu
This is a continuation of the Legend of Excalibur , after Morgan le Fay's failed attempt to murder her half-brother, King Arthur. In the texts, it is
One of the most fascinating figures in the Welsh mythology and the Arthurian legend is Merlin, the great wizard, prophet and adviser to several kings,
Here, you will find the myths about the stars and the planets. I have also included other factual information in a table listing other heavenly bodies
Background for the Norse Volung-Niflung myth and the German Nibelung epic. Sources The Edda Who were the Nibelungs? Plot Comparison Sources There are
In Germanic myths, the most important narratives were the legends in the Nibelungen cycle or the Cycle of the Ring , which can be found in Scandinavia
Some more miscellaneous and background information about Roman myths and legends that may interest you.
Of all the calendars around the ancient world in Europe, the Roman calendar survived to this time. However, the calendar underwent several evolutionar
Below is a list of some of the holidays and festivals that the Romans celebrated. This was mainly gained from the book called Fasti, written by the Ro
Seven Kings of Rome Seven Hills of Rome Seven Kings of Rome Below is a list of kings who ruled Rome before the time of the Republic (c. 509 BC). Infor
Here are some definitions that I wanted to clear up about the Norse gods. The word "Aesir" can mean gods and goddesses who belong to the tribe of gods
Passages in the works of Homer and Hesiod indicated that the Greeks used lunar months. Hesiod, in his Works and Days , also showed that he often used
There are a number of festivals that have very little to do with mythology, but which have great religious significance. The rites or events in the fe
The following list shows the palace or hall of each of the Aesir gods and goddesses. Most of these homes are within the walls of Asgard. Freyr, as pri
The Nine Worlds has already been listed under Norse Creation . I have listed it again so that you may find the information more easily. Alfheim World
Below is a list of annual festivals that were celebrated by the pagan Germanic and Scandinavian peoples. Some of the dates match the time of the solst
The table below shows that the names of the days of the week that we are most familiar with were mostly derived from the names of Germanic gods and go
The ancient Greeks were known for their robust athletic skills and training. Homer represented most of the heroes as great warriors and athletes. The
Runic alphabets provides a brief background about the mystical lettering systems used by the Germanic peoples in ancient and medieval times. Variation
There are a number of different variations of the list of seven wise men or seven sages of Greece. I've listed a known source for four of those differ
Antipater of Sidon, who flourished in the 2nd century BC, was one of the writers who reported the Seven Wonders of the World. These wonders were eithe
The Wild Hunt was a popular folklore found in Scandinavian and Germanic myths, as well in later folklore in Britain and northern European countries, w
Greek Alphabets Linear B Greek Alphabets Apart from using the characters of the Greek alphabet as notations in my maths and science classes, I don't k
Beowulf was without doubt the greatest poem in Old English literature. The poem was written in the heroic style and it seemed to be like an elegy to t
The hero Dietrich was a popular hero in German legends and literature. The collection of tales about Dietrich was known as the Dietrichsage – "Sagas o
Dietrich von Bern (Verona) was based on the historical figure of Theodoric the Great, an Ostrogoth king who ruled Italy after Odoacer, another Ostrogo
As I had mentioned in the previous article ( Deitrich ), there are a number of Middle High German poems, between the 13th and 15th century, about Diet
The following myths contain the adventures involving heroes and their companions in their fabulous voyages. Often, their journeys would take them to n
Hildebrandslied was a fragmented, alliterative heroic poem, written in Old High German, probably in the early 9th century. The poem centred around the
Kudrun or Gudrun Lied was arguably the second greatest German epic in the Middle Ages, after the Nibelungenlied . It was written in Middle High German
The Spoils of Annwfn or Preiddiau Annwfn is a short Welsh poem (c. 9th century) found in the manuscript known as the Book of Taliesin . The Book of Ta
The Voyage of Bran (Imram Brain) was one of the oldest tales in Irish literature. It was said that the narrative was first compiled in the 7th century
The Voyage of Máel Dúin's Boat or Imran Curaig Maile Duin was probably first composed in the 8th century, but preserved in an 11th century manuscript
Waltharius was a heroic poem written in Latin, around the 9th century. The poem was based on an ancient German legend set in the time of Attila ( Etze
The following genealogical tables should actually be titled the "Houses of Cornwall, Ireland and Brittany", but I never like having such a long title.
Aëthlius (Aethlius) was the earliest known ruler of the region and city of Elis. Aëthlius was the son of Aeolus and Protogeneia. However, not much is
Aetolus' reign in Elis was also short. Aetolus (Αἰτωλός) participated in the funeral games of Azan. In a chariot race, Aetolus accidentally ran over a
Augeias (Αὐγείας), the son of Phorbas, the Lapith chieftain, and of Hyrmina, the daughter of Epeius . Augeias was also called the son of the sea god P
The Calydonian Boar Hunt was the most famous of all myths about hunting. This is because many of the famous Greek heroes took part in it, although Her
Endymion was the son of Aëthlius (Aethlius) and Calyce. Endymion became king after his father's death. Endymion was the father of Aetolus , Epeius and
Epeius Eleius Epeius Epeius (Ἐπειός) was the son of Endymion , and the brother of Aetolus and Paeon. Epeius also had a sister named Eurycyda. When End
The House of Elis and the House of Calydon belonged to the Aeolids . The Aeolids were descendants of Aeolus , a king from Thessaly. The Aeolids establ
Oeneus (Oineus or Οἰνεύς) was the most famous king in Calydon and Aetolia, mostly because his two sons were great heroes, and the most famous boar hun
Andraimon was the husband of Gorge, the daughter of Oeneus and Althaea . Andraimon was the father of Thoas (Θόας). Andraimon received the kingdom of C
Fragarach Owners: Manannan, Lugh Fragarach (Frecraid, Freagarthach) was also called the "Answerer", and belonged to Manannan MacLir and Lugh Lamfada.
Gungnir Owner: Odin The spear or lance of Odin. Gungnir ("swaying one") was made by the sons of Ivaldi (4 dwarfs). Draupner Owner: Odin Draupner or "T
Sickle of Adamante Owners: Gaea, Cronus, Zeus, Hermes, Perseus Gaea gave the sickle to her son, the Titan Cronus, so that he could sever the genitals
Arthurian Legends The magical objects found in Arthurian legends are actually too enormous to list here. Since Arthur and some of his companions are f
The following list shows the faithful animals of gods or mortals, such as horses and dogs, that are found in the popular myths and legends. Please not
The following list shows the faithful animals of gods or mortals, such as horses and dogs that are found in the popular myths and legends. Please note
The following list shows the faithful animals of gods or mortals, such as horses and dogs that are found in the popular Classical myths and legends. P
The following list shows the faithful animals of gods or mortals, such as horses and dogs that are found in the popular myths and legends. Please note
The story of Aegina (Αἄγινα) and her son has already been briefly told in the Aegina, Islands (Geographia) and in the Myrmidons, Mythical Creatures se
Arachne was the greatest spinner and weaver from Maeonia, a region in Asia Minor. Arachne was no princess, but the daughter of a humble dyer from Colo
Callisto was the daughter of Lycaon (Λυκάων), an early king of Arcadia. One writer claimed she was the daughter of Nycteus (Νυκεύς) or of Ceteus, but
Coronis was the daughter of Phlegyas (Φλεγύας), the king of Thessaly. The god Apollo was in love with her. While she was still pregnant with Apollo's
Erysichthon (Ἐρυσίχθων) was the son of Triopas. Erysichthon was the father of Mestra (Μήστρα), a girl who would later marry Autolycus and become the m
Here is a myth that shows how the gods would punish the children for their parent's arrogance and impiety. Apollodorus and Ovid both wrote the story o
King of the Lapiths in Thessaly. Ixion was the son of Antion, the son of Periphas, and of Perimela, the daughter of Amythaon and sister of the seer Me
Lycaon was a king of Arcadia, possibly reigning in the time before the great Deluge . Lycaon was said to have founded the city of Arcadia, and named t
In Greek myths, most of the musical instruments were invented by the gods. Pan invented the reed pipe. Hermes invented the lyre, which he gave to Apol
In an Achaean town called Patrae, there was a sanctuary to Artemis that practiced human sacrifices for generations. It all started at the time when Co
Midas was the famous king with the golden touch. Midas was possibly a historical or semi-historical figure who appeared in Herodotus' History . Midas
There are two complete versions of the tragedy of Myrrha or Smyrna, told by the Greek Apollodorus or by Ovid, the Roman poet in his Metamorphoses . Ov
Here is another myth which would like to tell in full. Here is the tale of the clash between two cousins. One of them was a powerful ruler, and the ot
Semele (Σεμέλη) was the beautiful daughter of Cadmus , the king of Thebes, and of Harmonia, the daughter of Ares and Aphrodite. Semele was also the si
Teiresias (or Tiresias; Τειρεσίας) was the famous blind seer from Thebes. Teiresias was the son of Everes and the nymph Chariclo. On his father's side
Thamyris was a mythical bard. Thamyris was the son of Philammon and a nymph named Argiope. He was the grandson of Apollo and Chione . Thamyris was sai
From a modern perspective, the relationship between mortals and the gods might seem to be very daunting and fraught with dangers. An immortal god can
Just as there is some confusion over the genealogy of King Arthur, so there is also with House of the Grail Hero. Again, I have divided this page into
The genealogy of King Arthur and his family changed from one generation to another, during the medieval period. The main difference between one source
Below is the genealogy of the Aesir and the Vanir. I have also included Loki's ancestry on the top right. Please note that a single male Aesir god was
Below is the family tree of the Nibelungs. The names were gained from the 12th century Middle High German epic known as the Nibelungenlied . It also c
There are several family trees mentioned in the Thidrekssaga. The Amelungs The House of Attila The Niflungs The House of the Vilkins The Amelungs Note
Here are a few genealogy tables from the Fenian Cycle. Below is a family tree of Conn Cétchathach and Cormac Mac Airt, two high kings of Ireland. Ther
The genealogy shown below is a Welsh version of King Arthur's family. The names shown here were found in Welsh tales and poems, mainly in the Mabinogi
The family tree below displays two important families in Welsh mythology: the Children of Llyr and the Children of Don. There were conflicts between t
Some writers said that Aegeus (Αἐγεύς) was the son of Pandion II, the exiled king of Athens, and Pylia, daughter of Pylas, but the usual tales said th
Theseus died in exile, leaving Menestheus (Μενεσθεύς) to rule Athens. In the Iliad, Menestheus was listed as a suitor of Helen, and he became the comm
Cecrops II Pandion II Cecrops II Cecrops (Cecrops II; Κέρκωψ) was the eldest son of Erechtheus and Praxithea. When Poseidon killed his father, Cecrops
Cecrops I Erichthonius Cecrops I There is some confusion over who the earliest rulers of Athens were. Attica was probably originally called Acte or Ac
Erechtheus was the son of Pandion and Zeuxippe. Erechtheus succeeded his father, and became the king of Athens. Erechtheus married Praxithea, the daug
Athens was the principal city of the region of Attica. The city was dominated by the citadel on top of the hill called the Acropolis. Athens would pla
Pandion (Pandion I; Πανδίων) was the king of Athens, succeeding his father Erichthonius . Pandion married Zeuxippe, the sister of his mother Praxithea
Procne (Πρόκνη) and Philomena (Φιλομήλα) were the daughters of King Pandion I of Athens . When Tereus, the king of Thrace, aided their father in the w
Attila or Etzel was king of the Huns in Hungary, where he ruled a large empire that included Austria and Germany. Attila was known in the Norse myths
Beowulf was the Geatish hero of the Old English (Anglo-Saxon) poem titled Beowulf . The dating of the poem has become a subject of debate, because the
Brunhild ( Brynhild ) was the warrior-queen of Iceland. Brunhild dwelt in the fortress called Isenstein. Brunhild was a queen of superhuman strength.
Dietrich of Verona was a popular German hero, also known as Dietrich von Bern. Dietrich appeared in a number of medieval German heroic poems, known co
Ermanaric was another historical figure who was later shrouded in legend. As a historical figure, Ermanaric was an Ostrogoth king whose kingdom was lo
Characters of the Nibelungenlied Other German Characters Characters of the Nibelungenlied For Alberich , see Dwarves. For Hiltgunt, see Waltharius . F
Gernot was the second son of Dancrat and Uote. Gernot was the co-ruler of Burgundy, sharing the kingdom with his brothers, Gunther and Giselher . Gern
Giselher was the youngest son of Dancrat and Uote. In the Thiðrek Saga , he was called Gislher. Giselher was the co-ruler of Burgundy, sharing the kin
In the Nibelungenlied , Gunther ( Gunnar ) was the son of Dancrat and Uote (Uta). However, in Waltharius , Gunther was a son of Gibicho, instead of Da
Hagen was lord of Troneck. Hagen was the son of Aldrian, and his brother was Dancwart . Hagen was also a kinsman (uncle) of Burgundian kings and Kriem
In the epic Thiðrekssaga , a long-time friend of Thiðrek. Heimir was the son of Studas. Heimir's real name was also Studas like his father, but he ado
Helche was the first wife of Etzel (Attila) in the Nibelungenlied . Helche had already died and does not appear in the Nibelungenlied , though she was
The niece of Helche (Erka). Herrat or Herad was the daughter of Nantwin and betrothed to the hero Dietrich. Kriemhild (Grimhild), second wife of Etzel
Hildebrand or Hildibrand was the tutor and master-at-arms of Dietrich of Verona . Hildebrand was the son of Reginbald, who was the son of the Duke of
A Danish king who appeared in the Old English poem, Beowulf . Hrothgar was the son of Healfdene. Hrothgar was also the brother of Heorogar, Halga and
Krimehild was the wife of Siegfried (Sigurd) and Etzel (Atli). Kriemhild (Grimhild or Gudrun) was the beautiful daughter of King Dancrat (Guiki) of Bu
Wooing of Kriemhild Invitation to a Festival The Nibelungs in Pochlarn Battle in the Hall The Nibelungs' Last Stand Wooing of Kriemhild Thirteen years
The Nibelungenlied (the "Song of the Nibelungs") was a heroic epic poem written in Middle High German, most likely in Austria, during the early 13th c
Nuodung or the Norwegian Nauðung was a vassal of Attila (Etzel). Nuodung was a kinsman of Gotelind (Gudilinda), the wife of Rudiger (Rodingeir). Nuodu
Rüdiger (Rudiger) was a margrave of Pochlarn. Rudiger married Gotelind, and they had a daughter who was unnamed in the epic. Gotelind was a cousin of
My Noble Falcon Wooing of Brunhild Death of Siegfried Treasure of the Nibelungs My Noble Falcon It began with Kriemhild having a dream. Kriemhild was
The hero of the Nibelungenlied. Siegfried was the son of Siegmund (Sigmund), the king of the Netherlands, and Sieglind (Sisibe or Hjordis ). His count
Siegmund was the king of the Netherlands. Siegmund was the husband of Sieglind (Sisibe or Hjordis ), and the father of Siegfired. Siegmund ruled in th
Volker of Alzei was a vassal to Burgundian princes. Volker was an exceptional warrior, probably the second best, next to Hagen . Volker knew how to pl
Wayland was the legendary smith and craftsman. Wayland may have become the god of crafts and metalworking. Wayland was a popular Germanic mythical fig
A Geatish hero who appeared in the Old English poem, Beowulf . Wiglaf was the son of Weohstan, who was the kinsman of the Swedish leader, Ælfhere. Wig
German hero in the legend of Dietrich/Thidrek. Witege was the son of the famous craftsman or smith named Wayland and Bödvild, the daughter of King Níd
Wolfhart was the hotheaded nephew of Hildebrand and a vassal of Dietrich of Verona. When Rudiger and Gernot killed each other, Dietrich sent Hildebran
The people of Ireland in medieval times never believed that the Gaelic speaking people were native to their land. They believed that Ireland was invad
The Book of Invasions forms the major part of the Irish Mythological Cycle . The Book of Invasions was supposed to contain the (fictional) history of
A Germanic god of thunder. Donar was also known as Thunor or Thonar to the Saxons and Thor to the Scandinavians. The Romans identified Donar with the
Frija was the goddess of childbirth and midwifery. Frija was the wife and consort of Wodan (Odin). Frija was identified with the Norse goddess, Frigg.
Germangabis was the tutelary goddess of the Suebi tribe that lived around the Elbe River, Germany. Germangabis was the goddess of prosperity and was p
There was a different story on how Odin gained knowledge from Mimir , but this version took place in a different circumstance that had nothing to do w
Ing was the ancestral god of the Germanic tribes – the Angles and the Saxons. Ing was possibly an Aesir god, or even a Vanir god.
Irmin was the god of war. Irmin was either equated with Tiwaz (Tyr) or it was possibly another name for Tiwaz. His name implied that of one of great s
Kvasir Shortly after the war between Aesir and Vanir , there was a hostage exchange between the two warring tribes. Kvasir , the wisest among the Vani
Nerthus was an ancient Germanic earth goddess. She was known since the time of the Roman Empire. Tacitus, the Roman historian in 1st-2nd century AD, i
Ostara was the Germanic goddess of the sun and fertility. Ostara was also associated with the coming of spring, and her festival was held on the sprin
In the Havamal ("Sayings of the High One"), Odin recorded the time he spent learning the magic from runes. 138 I know that I hanged on a windy tree ni
The following tales were about the god Odin's search for wisdom and magical powers to avoid his doom and the destruction of the gods and the Nine Worl
During the time of Roman expansion in Europe, the Romans encountered many Germanic tribes on the other side of the Rhine and Danube rivers. The German
Knowledge is power, so the saying goes. Which means that secret knowledge is secret power. Odin did not seek knowledge for its own sake. Rather, he tr
Tiwaz was one of the earliest known Germanic gods. Tiwaz was the chief sky god and the god of war. Tiwaz was later identified with the Norse god Tyr ,
The dialogue in Vafthrudnismal ("Vafthrudnir's Sayings") begin with Odin telling his wife Frigg that he would visit the giant Vafthrudnir , who was re
The Well of Knowledge was near one of the three roots of Yggdrasill. Yggdrasill or the World Tree was the giant cosmic ash tree that covered the nine
Wodan was an ancient Germanic sky god. Wodan was known as Woden or Wotan to the Saxons and later Odin to the Norse. Wodan was also the god of war. Wod
A Saracen princess from Africa in the Italian medieval romance, Orlando Furioso , written by Ludovico Ariosto. She was the love-interest of both heroe
There are hundreds of works on the Arthurian legends in many different languages such as Welsh, English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and S
Texts Other Texts References Texts The following books are translations that I have read. If you are interested in reading this literature, then I wou
Texts Other Texts References Texts The following books are translations that I have read. If you are interested in reading this literature, then I wou
The heroine in Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso , a medieval Italian romance. Bradamante was a sister of Rinaldo ( Renaud de Montauban ). Bradamante
Queen of Spain. Bramimonde was a wife of Marsile. She was the mother of Jurfaleu the Blond. In the Chanson de Roland , she praised Ganelon when he agr
Facts & Figures provide additional information of particular myth or tale, sort of like an appendix at the back of the book. These information include
Facts & Figures provides additional information regarding particular myths or tales, sort of like an appendix at the back of the book. This informatio
Facts & Figures provides additional information regarding particular myths or tales, sort of like an appendix at the back of a book. This information
Facts & Figures provides additional information regarding particular myths or tales, sort of like an appendix at the back of a book. This information
Due to the difference between the Arthurian and Frankish sources, I have decided that the Songs of Deeds (Frankish legend) section should have its own
The chief hero of the Geste de Garin de Monglane. Guillaume d'Orange, translated into English as William of Orange, was the central figure of the Gest
Texts Other Texts References Texts The following books are translations that I have read. If you are interested in reading this literature, then I wou
Frankish Women Saracen Women Frankish Women Saracen Women
Renaud is the hero of epic named after him, Chanson de Renaud de Montauban , or Les Quatre Fils Aymon . Renaud was a son of Aymon de Dordogne, and bro
After the death of Tullus Hostilius , Ancus Marcius was elected as the fourth king of Rome and ruled for 25 years. On his mother's side, Ancus was the
Abduction of Idun Skadi Abduction of Idun Odin was travelling with Loki and Haenir through the wilderness of mountains and woods, but had difficulty i
Roman goddess of war. Bellona was identified with Enyo , the Greek goddess of war. Her original name was Duellona. Bellona was sometimes described as
Before I begin this tale, I would like to apologise to the readers for such a silly title. The title probably should be "Thor and Thrym" or "Mjollnir
Bona Dea means the "Good Goddess". Bona Dea was often called Fauna. Bona Dea was the goddess of women. Men were excluded from her temple on the Aventi
The Roman goddess of corn. Ceres was also a mother-goddess as well as the goddess of fertility. Ceres was indistinguishable from Demeter, her Greek co
Consus was a rather obscure god who was probably a chthonian god. Consus was normally worshipped along with the goddess Ops (Greek Rhea ) at the Avent
The Roman god of love. Cupid was also called Amor. As Amor, he was seen as a mischievous winged boy-god, armed with a bow and quiver of arrows, which
The Roman goddess of the hunt and wild animals. Her Greek counterpart was Artemis . Originally Diana was not a goddess of the moon, until she had abso
The Roman goddess of the fountains and childbirth. Her worship was established during the reign of Numa Pompilius , the second king of Rome. The oak t
The Roman god of the woodland. Faunus was the son of Picus and grandson of Saturn. Faunus was also the god of the fertility of the fields and flocks.
Felicitas was the Roman goddess of good luck and of agricultural prosperity. A temple was built to her as early as the second century BC. However, the
Thor and Loki were journeying to Utgard, a city of Jötunheim. On their journey they were given lodging from a poor farmer named Egil and his family. T
Aegir was holding a feast for the gods, but did not have enough ale to be able to invite everyone. Tyr suggested that they go to his father, the giant
The Roman goddess of flowers. Flora was also the goddess of the season of spring and fertility. Her name was given to all flowering plants. Flora was
The god of spring. Fontus was the son of Janus , the god of passages, and of Juturna , the goddess of spring. His festival, known as Fontalia, was hel
Fornax was the Roman goddess of bread-making. Nothing else is known about her, except that her festival was held on February 17, on the same day that
The Roman god of chance or fortune. Fortuna was the Roman equivalent of Tyche , the Greek goddess of fortune. Fortuna was depicted standing on a ball,
Alba Longa Romulus and Remus Alternative Accounts of the Foundation Alba Longa Aeneas founded a new city called Lavinium or the hero renamed the city
One day, while Loki was flying through the wood in the form of a falcon, he was captured by the frost-giant named Geirrod. Geirrod confined Loki withi
Odin encountered the giant Hrungnir at Griotunagardar (frontier of Giantland), where he told the frost-giant there was no better horse in Giantland th
Thor was married to Sif , the lovely goddess. Sif had beautiful, long, golden hair. It was something she took great pride of. Loki , the mischievous f
Roman god of passage, gates and doorways. Janus was also the god of agriculture, particularly sowing time. Janus was one of the earliest deities worsh
The Roman goddess of women and marriage. Juno was the consort and wife of Jupiter (Zeus). She closely resembled Hera , her Greek counterpart, and the
