Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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Mythology

Apollo

Anthropology; Mythology

God of the Sun, music, archery, poetry, healing, and prophecy. He is Artemis's twin brother, and Son to Zeus.

Ares

Anthropology; Mythology

God of war, murder and bloodshed. Brother to Hephaestus, and is the son of Zeus.

Artemis

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of the hunt,wilderness,wild animals,night, and the moon. Apollo is her twin brother. Artemis is a virgin goddess and is also protector of maidens.

Athena

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of wisdom, weaving, the arts, warfare and reason. She is the favorite daughter of Zeus.

Demeter

Anthropology; Mythology

Goddess of fertility, grain and harvest. Demeter is a sister of Zeus. Her daughter is Persephone, Hades' wife.

Hephaestus

Anthropology; Mythology

God of fire and the forge. Ugly son of Hera and Zeus is his father in some accounts. Married to Aphrodite, but she does not love him because he is deformed and as a result is cheating on him with ...