mythology
4 articles
African Mythology: Diversity, Creation Stories, and Spiritual Traditions
Survey the vast diversity of African mythology — from West African creation narratives and the Yoruba orishas to Bantu cosmology, Egyptian sacred stories, and the living traditions that span a continent.
Hindu Mythology: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and the Hindu Cosmology
Explore Hindu mythology's vast pantheon — the Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — alongside creation stories, cosmic cycles, and the stories that have shaped one of the world's oldest living religious traditions.
Native American Mythology: Diversity of Traditions Across Tribal Nations
Native American mythology encompasses hundreds of distinct tribal traditions, each with unique cosmologies, creation stories, and spiritual practices. Explore the diversity of indigenous North American mythological traditions and their cultural significance.
Sumerian Mythology: The World's Oldest Stories and the Gods of Mesopotamia
Sumerian mythology produced the world's earliest written narratives, including the Epic of Gilgamesh. Explore the gods of ancient Mesopotamia, creation stories, the flood myth, and the lasting influence of Sumerian religious thought.