Comparative Mythology

Mythology & Symbolism

Across Indo-European, Norse, Celtic, Mesopotamian, and East Asian traditions, axes in mythology frequently embody decisive authority, cosmic order, and the power to transform fa...

culture-and-tradition

Across cultures and centuries, flowers in mythology have served as potent symbols that bridge the natural and the divine. Petals, colors, and scents encode meanings tied to crea...

Culture & Mythology

In Greek mythology, Zeus is the king of the gods, ruler of Mount Olympus, and the deity of sky, thunder, law, order, and hospitality. He wields the thunderbolt, enforces moral c...

Religion and Mythology

Across mythologies, religions, and popular fiction, the label “evil god” describes powerful beings whose goals, actions, or values cause widespread harm, suffering, or cosmi...