Creation Myths and Origins
In Egyptian mythology, this sun god emerged from the primordial waters of Nun and created the first gods.
Who is Ra?
I was the only mortal Gorgon sister, cursed with snakes for hair and a gaze that turned men to stone
Who is Medusa?
In Greek mythology, this half-man half-bull creature lived in the labyrinth of Crete.
In Norse mythology, this trickster god is the father of monsters such as Fenrir and Hel.
Who is Loki?
I am the legendary King of Britain who pulled the sword from the stone and led the Knights of the Round Table.
Who is King Arthur?
In Norse mythology, this gigantic wolf is destined to kill Odin during Ragnarök.
What is Fenrir?
In Greek mythology, this Earth goddess emerged after Chaos and became the mother of the Titans.
Who is Gaia?
In the Aeneid, I am the Trojan hero who escaped the fall of Troy and traveled to Italy to become the ancestor of the Romans.
Who is Aeneas?
In Japanese folklore and mythology, these horned ogre-like demons often carry iron clubs and wear tiger-skin loincloths.
What are Oni?
In Japanese mythology, this sun goddess was born from the eye of Izanagi during purification.
Who is Amaterasu?
This Egyptian god of the afterlife was restored to life by Isis after being murdered by Set.
Who is Osiris?
In Roman mythology, these half-woman, half-bird creatures were known for stealing food and tormenting people.
What is Harpy?
In Chinese mythology, this goddess repaired the broken sky using stones of many colors after a cosmic disaster.
Who is Nüwa?
In Norse myth, I am the hero who killed the dragon Fafnir and ate its heart to understand the speech of birds.
Who is Sigurd?
In Chinese mythology and folklore, these lion-like guardian creatures are believed to protect sacred places from evil spirits and harmful influences.
What are Guardian Lions (Shishi / Foo Dogs)?