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The 12 Olympians: The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greek Mythology
Video by Kelly Macquire

The 12 Olympians: The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient Greek Mythology

The 12 Olympians were the 12 most important gods and goddesses of Ancient Greek Mythology, and were so-called because it was believed they dwelt on Mount Olympus. Our Olympians Gods and Goddesses are Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Demeter, Ares, Athena...
The Greek Goddess Hera, Queen of the Olympian Gods
Video by Kelly Macquire

The Greek Goddess Hera, Queen of the Olympian Gods

Hera was the Greek goddess of family and marriage and the protectress of women in childbirth in Greek mythology. She represented the ideal woman, even though she had a vengeful and jealous nature against the lovers of her husband (and brother...
Temple at Uppsala
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Temple at Uppsala

The Temple at Uppsala was a religious center dedicated to the Norse gods Thor, Odin, and Freyr located in what is now Gamla Uppsala in Sweden. It is described by the 11th-century historian Adam of Bremen as the most significant pagan site...
Ancient Greece - Gods of Olympus
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Ancient Greece - Gods of Olympus

The twelve gods of Olympus are the main gods of Greek mythology who lived at the top of Olympus. The Olympian gods gained power by defeating the Titans in the Titanomachia. In fact, the ancient Greeks did not have a particular twelve, but...
Ten Norse Mythology Facts You Need to Know
Article by Joshua J. Mark

Ten Norse Mythology Facts You Need to Know

The stories that make up what is known today as Norse mythology once informed the religious beliefs of the people of regions including Scandinavia and Iceland. To the Norse, the world was an enchanted place of gods, spirits, and other entities...
Indra
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Indra - The Vedic Religion's Greatest God

The anthropomorphic god Indra was the most important god in the Vedic religion and he later became a major figure in Hinduism and an important deity in Buddhism, Cham and Chinese tradition. For the Aryas he was their national god and he was...
Ancient Egyptian Religion: How were the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Worshipped?
Video by Kelly Macquire

Ancient Egyptian Religion: How were the Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses Worshipped?

Ancient Egyptian Religion incorporated so many different aspects; mythology, spiritualism, science, magic, medicine psychology and herbology. With so many different facets, Ancient Egyptian religion was completely integrated into the lives...
Theogony
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Theogony

The Theogony is an 8th-century BCE didactic and instructional poem, credited to the Greek poet Hesiod. The Theogony was, at first, not actually written down, rather, it was part of a rich oral tradition which only achieved written form decades...
Enlil
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Enlil

Enlil (also known as Ellil and Nunamnir) was the Sumerian god of the air in the Mesopotamian Pantheon but was more powerful than any other elemental deities and eventually was worshiped as King of the Gods. He is featured in a number of important...
Unique and Lesser-Known Gods and Goddess of Roman Mythology
Video by Kelly Macquire

Unique and Lesser-Known Gods and Goddess of Roman Mythology

In this video, we embark on a journey to discover the intriguing realm of lesser-known Roman gods and goddesses. Delve into the depths of ancient Roman mythology and unravel the stories of deities who have remained hidden in the shadows of...
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