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Japanese Mythology | Izanagi and Izanami and the Birth of Gods | LittleArtTalks
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Japanese Mythology | Izanagi and Izanami and the Birth of Gods | LittleArtTalks

The creation story of Japan illustrated with Japanese Art. The birth of the gods Izanagi, Izamani, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, and Takehaya Susanoo, and why the emperor is divine. Japanese Art History Series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5P9k3ykmuk67bPn0DL1RV5KbGvUZnM1f...
Twelve Gods of the Underworld, Yazilikaya Hittite Sanctuary
Image by Carole Raddato

Twelve Gods of the Underworld, Yazilikaya Hittite Sanctuary

West wall of Chamber B of the Yazilikaya Hittite Sanctuary near Hattusa (13th century BCE) depicting the Twelve Gods of the Underworld. They wear short shirts, belts and shoes curling up at the toe. They each carry a crescent-shaped sword...
Battle of the Sea Gods by Mantegna
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Battle of the Sea Gods by Mantegna

The c. 1490 CE engraving 'Battle of the Sea Gods' by the Italian Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna (c. 1431-1506 CE). (Devonshire Collection, Chatsworth House, England)
Temple of the Great Gods, Samothrace
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Temple of the Great Gods, Samothrace

The temple of the Great Gods at their sanctuary on Samothrace. c. 340 BCE.
Gods & Heroes Archaeology Kit
Image by Jan van der Crabben

Gods & Heroes Archaeology Kit

Scientific and educational digging kit and ceramic puzzle at the same time of variable geometry showing "Hercules"- Gods and Heroes series. Find and assemble the fragments of a handmade decorated ceramic plaque (pinax) of Greek Mythology...
Fenrir
Definition by Joshua J. Mark

Fenrir

Fenrir is the great wolf in Norse Mythology who breaks free from his chains at Ragnarök, the twilight of the gods, kills Odin, and is then killed by Odin’s son Vidarr. Fenrir is the son of the trickster god Loki and brother of the World Serpent...
Cronus
Definition by Liana Miate

Cronus

In Greek mythology, Cronus (also spelt Kronos) is a Titan and the youngest son of Uranus (Heaven/Sky) and Gaia (Earth). He dethroned Uranus and became the world's first king, ruling over his siblings and fellow Titans. Cronus married his...
Arachne
Definition by Liana Miate

Arachne

Arachne, from the Greek arákhnē (meaning spider), is a figure in Greek mythology whose talent for weaving was renowned and who famously challenged the goddess Minerva to a weaving competition. As told in Ovid’s (43 BCE-17 CE) Metamorphoses...
The Sky Gods of Greek Mythology
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Sky Gods of Greek Mythology

Did you know that there was not just one deity for the night sky, but numerous gods, titans and nymphs all responsible for different aspects of the night sky, the winds and the seasons? When you think of the Greek god of the sky, or the...
Ancient Greek Religion
Definition by Mark Cartwright

Ancient Greek Religion

In the ancient Greek world, religion was personal, direct, and present in all areas of life. With formal rituals which included animal sacrifices and libations, myths to explain the origins of mankind and give the gods a human face, temples...
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