Mythology
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Shamash: The Ancient Mesopotamian Sun God of Justice and Morality
Shamash was a sun god who ruled the people of Sumer and was responsible for dispensing justice and enforcing morality. He was part of a triad of go...
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Tiamat: The Primordial Sea Goddess Who Died From Her Own Vengeance
Tiamat was a goddess of the sea who existed at the beginning of time. Her husband was Apsu, the god of underground freshwater, with whom she create...
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Egyptian Astrology: Are You Amun-Ra, Anubis or Osiris?
Egyptian astrology combines the characteristics of the gods and goddesses with that of people through the alignment of different stars in the sky a...
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Khonsu: The God of the Moon and Protector of Night Travelers
Khonsu was the Egyptian god of the moon whose responsibilities included lighting the sky at night and keeping night travelers safe. His adherents i...
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Maat: The Goddess Who Oversaw the Everyday Life of Ancient Egyptians
Maat was both a goddess and an abstract idea which governed ancient Egyptian society. As a goddess, she enforced truth, justice and order. As an id...
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Sekhmet: The Goddess of War and Guardian of the Pharaohs of Egypt
Sekhmet was a deity who was in charge of war and victory in ancient Egypt. Also known as Sakhmet, the goddess was known to be responsible for disea...
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Seshat: The Deity Whose Presence Was Felt in Major Egyptian Temples
Seshat, sometimes spelled Seshet, was the female divine writer who oversaw writing, arithmetic and wisdom in ancient Egypt. Her duties also include...
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Ninhursag: How the Deity of Malgum Became the Mother Goddess of Sumer
Ninhursag was a deity in the ancient Mesopotamian pantheon who began as a city goddess. Slowly, she rose through the ranks to attain the enviable p...
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Are Fairies Evil? The European Folklore Explains
Are fairies evil? To say the least and according to popular folklore, fairies are evil. The answer to this question is probably not what you expect...
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Goddess of Fairies: The Queen and the Caregiver of Fairies
There are various goddesses of fairies since the fairies and their religion are very different from that of humans. The religion of fairies is very...
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Why Do Tooth Fairies Collect Teeth and What Are They Used To Make?
Why do tooth fairies collect teeth? It is a common question asked around the world. The tooth fairy and her adventures are very famous around the w...
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Why Is Oedipus a Tragic Hero? An Analysis of Oedipus’s Character
Oedipus’ tragic flaw, his great leadership qualities, and the punishment he suffers are some of the most discussed themes in literature. In this ar...