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The study of these stories of creation, good versus evil, life and death, god and the afterlife is Mythology. All cultures have uniquely expressed their beliefs and values through timeless fables. It is left to the reader to interpret each myth and decipher the underlying lesson within the winding and colorful tale.
Many have their basis in Mythology and some have emerged from cultural folklore. They range from monstrous creatures and chimera , hybrids like the Minotaur of ancient Greece, to humanoid mythicals like the mischievous elves of the Norse.
Norse Mythology is filled with mystical places and complex deities and creatures. It presents a unique world view and an alternative perspective to modern religions. Norse mythology is a mystical adventurous tale that begins with creation and still influences pop culture today.
While Medusa is known to be one of the most famous monsters in Greek mythology, there is relatively little that is recorded of her existence before she was beheaded by Perseus. Most of what we know of Medusa comes from her short time serving in Athena’s temple and the way in which her head was used after she was beheaded by Perseus.
Japanese mythology dates back 2000 years and melds the beliefs of the Shinto and Buddhist religions with a focus on creation and the forces of nature. The Kojiki, which translates to “the record of ancient matters”, is an ancient document that elaborates the legends and myths of Japan.
The Grim Reaper is the lord of death—a black, shrouded specter who appears when your time on earth has come to an end. Although his personality and his work are as mysterious as death itself, one thing is for certain: he’s not someone you want to meet any time soon.
A griffin (or gryphon) is a chimeric creature, part eagle and part lion. With incredible strength, unfailing protective instincts, and a zero-tolerance policy against evil, it is the superhero of mythological creatures.
The mythology of ancient Greece was the basis of their religion and culture. It sustained a role in all forms of Greek literature. The heroic gods and stories have an unsurpassed modern cultural and linguistic influence as well.
Monsters have been part of human culture since the ancient times. They are manifestations of the fears and suspicions of society and they lurk throughout the world. The name monster is derived from the Latin root “monere” (to warn).
The Chimera comes from ancient Greek mythology, appearing in paintings as early as the 6th century BC and in texts as early as the 8th century BC. Greek’s finest scholars, including Pliny the Elder, Seneca, Cicero, Virgil, Ovid, Homer, Plato, Pindar, Hesiod, all contributed to the monster’s legend.