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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696576334470{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Tibetan Mythology Classification Animals Family Members N/A Region Tibet, China, Bhutan Associated With Cheerfulness, Fun, Happiness [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Snow Lion Introduction The Snow Lions exude youthful energy, featuring a cheerful disposition and a coat of pristine white fur. Within Buddhism,

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696576295490{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Philippine Mythology Classification Animals Family Members N/A Region Philippines Associated With Omens, Prophesy [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Tigmamanukan Introduction According to Tagalog beliefs, the Tigmamanukan serves as a crucial indicator for the outcome of anticipated journeys. If the bird takes flight to

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm"][vc_single_image image="23107" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" link="https://grandworldeldercare.com/assistedliving/?utm_source=Reference&utm_medium=Mythlok_Banner+&utm_campaign=AssistedLiving" css=".vc_custom_1711369908749{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="24148" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.grandworldeldercare.com/homecare-experts/?utm_source=Reference&utm_medium=Mythlok_Banner+&utm_campaign=NursingCare" css=".vc_custom_1711369899779{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696577880036{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members N/A Region Ghana, Togo, Cote de Ivory Associated With Blood

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696580568747{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Chinese Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Li Maochun (Father) Region China Associated With Future Prediction, Martial Arts, Alcohol [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ji Gong Introduction Born in 1130 as Li Xiuyuan, Ji Gong, the Chan Buddhist monk, resided in the Southern Song

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1676980505849{padding-top: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]According to Indian Mythology there are 8 Chiranjeevi or immortals who are still alive even today and are collectively referred to as the Asta Chiranjeevi. Before we dive into the characters, we need to ask ourselves, who are the chiranjeevis? Chiranjeevis are

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696577891078{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Philippine Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members N/A Region Philippines Associated With Water, Swamp, Man Eater [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Berberoka Introduction The Berberoka, a spectral entity inhabiting wetlands, lakes, and swamps, entices its prey by consuming copious amounts of water. Those who

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1709716230600{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Maori Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Papatuanuku (Wife), Tumatuwenga, Tawhirimatea, Tangaroa, and Tane (Children) Region New Zealand Associated With Sky [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ranginui Introduction Ranginui, the sky father, was separated from Papatūnuku, the earth mother. In the Maori perspective, when

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578608364{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Melanesian Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Solomon Islands Associated With Fishermen, Evil [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Adaro Introduction According to Melanesian mythology, the Adaro are celestial beings associated with the sun. They are depicted as aquatic creatures who traverse the

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578619620{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Greek Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members Porcys (Father), Ceto (Mother), Stheno and Euryale (Sisters) Region Greece Associated With Snakes, Turning into stone [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Medusa Introduction In Greek mythology, Medusa emerges as an iconic and mysterious figure. As a Gorgon with snakelike

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697441307371{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Celtic Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Ireland, United Kingdom Associated With Thunder [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Taranis Introduction The Celtic tribes of Europe, including the ones in Gaul, Britain, Ireland, and the Iberian Peninsula, worshipped Taranis, the god of weather,

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1710149866536{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Aztec Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Inti (Father), Mama Killa (Mother) Region Peru Associated With Wind, Rain [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Kon Introduction Kon was the god of wind and rain in pre-Incan mythology. He was the child of the sun god

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440875942{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Cherokee Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region United States of America Associated With Sun [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Unelanuhi Introduction Unelanuhi, meaning "the all-maker" or "the apportioner" in Cherokee, is the revered sun goddess who brings light, warmth, and sustenance to

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1715237810107{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Greek Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Cronus (Father), Rhea (Mother), Zeus (Husband), Demeter, Hestia, Poseidon, Hades (Siblings), Angelos, Eileithyia, Eleutheria, Eris, Graces, Hebe, Ares, Hephaestus, Typhoeus (Children) Region Greece Associated With Fertility, Marriage [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Hera Introduction Hera was the

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696577338819{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Vietnamese Mythology Classification Demigods Family Members Nguyenc Hoa (Wife) Region Vietnam Associated With Business, Martial Arts [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Than Vien Son Thanh Introduction One of the Four Immortals of Vietnamese mythology is Tan Vien Son Thanh, also known as Son

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440091151{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin African Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Ayida-Weddo (Wife), Erzulie Freda (Wife) Region Benin Associated With Creation [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Damballa Introduction The powerful Voodoo deity Damballah is depicted as a rainbow in the sky with his wife Ayida. He is also

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1676980496993{padding-top: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3" offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm"][vc_single_image image="23073" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.deeptamanohar.live/" css=".vc_custom_1711352927750{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][vc_single_image image="23044" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-hyderabad-banjara-hills" css=".vc_custom_1711352941772{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}"][/vc_column][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]There are gods of Thunder in almost all mythologies from all around the world irrespective of civilizations and cultures.

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[vc_row css=".vc_custom_1676980505849{padding-top: 30px !important;}"][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text]Almost all mythologies describe some kind of hell for the damned or who are evil on earth. Here are a few that we can relate to   KUZIMU - Hell according to Swahilli mythology in the African countries of Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440176346{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Olmec Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Mexico Associated With Sharks, Fishermen [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Shark Monster Introduction The shark monster is an important deity in Olmec mythology who is extremely identifiable with its distinct physical characteristics. The role of

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1725523860693{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Roman Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Juno (Mother), Jupiter (Father), Venus (Wife), Minerva, Mercury, Mars, Prosperina (Siblings) Region Italy Associated With Fire, Metallurgy, Volcanoes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Vulcan Introduction Vulcan is the Roman god of fire, who is most associated with

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440150598{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Korean Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region South Korea Associated With Kitchen, Household, Fire, Hearth [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Jowangsin Introduction The goddess of fire and the hearth in Korean mythologyis known as Jowangshin. Housewives typically continued the rituals performed in

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1723032803784{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Demigods Family Members Kashyapa (Father), Kadru (Mother). Takshaka, Vasuki, Iravati (Siblings) Region India Associated With Snakes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Sheshnag Introduction In Hindu mythology, the large serpent known as Seshnag is regarded as the king of serpents. Although

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image="22994" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://chendaculture.com/collections/all"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696577902765{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Arabian Mythology Classification Ghosts Family Members N/A Region Middle East Associated With Shapeshifting, Evil, Granting wishes [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Jinn Introduction In Arabic mythology, the word jinn refers to a spirit that is unseen by

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1720690589784{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanami (Father), Izanagi (Mother) Region Japan Associated With Fishermen, Luck, Fishes, Ocean [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ebisu Introduction In Japanese mythology, Ebisu is a deity regarded as a patron of fishermen and artisans. He is depicted

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696580578261{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Chinese Mythology Classification Mortals Family Members Chang e (Wife) Region China Associated With Archery, Sun, Moon [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Hou Yi Introduction In Chinese mythology, Hou Yi is the Lord Archer, who was widely recognized due to his ability to use

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696576347695{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Baltic Mythology Classification Animals Family Members Saule (Protector) Region Lithuania, Latvia Associated With Good Fortune, Luck, Prosperity, Medicine [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Zaltys Introduction In Lithuanian mythology, Zaltys is regarded as a household spirit that is a part of the home and

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578642056{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Indian Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members Brahma (Father), Jambavati (Daughter), Lord Krishna (Son in Law) Region India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Cambodia Associated With Longevity, Intelligence, Wisdom [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Jambavan Introduction In Indian mythology and scriptures, the king of the

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1729563737817{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Middle Eastern Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Utu (Brother). Ereskigal (Sister), Dumuzi (Husband) Region Iraq, Syria, Turkey Associated With Love, Fertility, War [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ishtar Introduction The goddess Ishtar is a prominent figure in the culture of the ancient Mesopotamian

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1717757734950{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Sumerian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Utu (Brother), Ereshkigal (Sister), Dumuzid (Husband) Region Iraq Associated With Love, Sex, Fertility, War [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Innana Introduction Among the most significant goddesses of Mesopotamia was Inanna, who was also known as Ishtar. According

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697437480000{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Chinese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Xiwangmu (Wife) Region China Associated With Supreme Power, Taoism [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Jade Emperor Introduction The first emperor of China and the highest ruler of Heaven, the Jade Emperor, is a popular figure in Chinese

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1706947128360{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Celtic Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Ernmas (Mother), Cailitin (Father), Neit (Husband), Dagda (Husband), Macha, Nemain, Anand (Sisters) Region Ireland Associated With Death, Screams [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Badb Introduction In Irish mythology, Badb is a warrior goddess

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1699431967968{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Philippine Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Bathala (Husband), Mapulon (Husband), Anagolay (Daughter) Region Philippines Associated With Transgenders, Abundance, Agriculture [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Lakapati Introduction Lakapati, a revered figure in Tagalog mythology, is distinct not only for their role but also their

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578654294{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Babylonian Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Iraq Associated With Astronomy [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Bashmu Introduction The Mesopotamian mythological creature known as the Bashmu or “Venomous Snake” was a horned snake with wings and forelegs. It was also the name

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697435592695{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Egyptian Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Ra (Father), Seth (Father) Region Egypt Associated With Writing, Moon, Wisdom [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Thoth Introduction Thoth, also known as Djhuty, was an Egyptian god of the moon and the creator of languages. He was

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1715239905921{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Origin Greek Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members Pasiphaë (Mother), Cretan Bull (Father) Region Greece Associated With Superhuman Strength and Superhuman Speed [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Minotaur Introduction The mythological creature known as the Minotaur was one of the most gruesome creatures in ancient Greece. It was typically depicted with the body of a bull and

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696576358762{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Chinese Mythology Classification Animals Family Members Yang Di (Father) Region China Associated With Sea, Revenge [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Introduction Jingwei is a character in Chinese mythology who was the daughter of Yandi. She died at a young age in the East Sea. After her death, she took the shape of a bird

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578684883{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Greek Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Greece Associated With Lust, Violence [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Centaur Introduction Centaurs were a type of creature from Greek mythology that were half-horse and half-man. The head, torso, and arms of the centaur were

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578858074{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Aztec Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region South America Associated With Waterbodies, Lakes, Tlaloc [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ahuizotl Introduction The Aztecs' mythical creature known as the Ahuizotl is said to inhabit the waters around Tenochtitlan, which is the capital of

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578821738{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Iranian Mythology . Classification Hybrids . Family Members N/A . Region Iran Associated With Evil, Maneater [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Manticore Introduction The manticore, which literally means "man-eater," is a fearsome hybrid creature that can be found in both medieval and classical

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1720694099972{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Izanagi (Father), Amaterasu (Brother), Susanoo (Brother) Region Japan Associated With Moon, Etiquette, Ethics [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Tsukuyomi Introduction In Japanese mythology, the deity of the moon known as Tsukuyomi is referred to as "The Great

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[vc_row][vc_column offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm vc_hidden-xs"][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440017405{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Japanese Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Sarutahiko Okami (Husband) Region Japan Associated With Revelry, Dance, Dawn, Arts [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Ame No Uzume Introduction Ame-no-Uzume, also known as Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto, is a revered deity in the Shinto religion

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697440189975{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Navajo Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region United States of America Associated With Rain, Trickery, Comedy [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Tonenili Introduction The Navajo God of Water is known as Tonenili, who is responsible for bringing rain, snow, and ice to

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1697441319573{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Tibetan Mythology Classification Gods Family Members N/A Region Tibet Associated With Thunder, Protection [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Vajrapani Introduction The Buddha's eighth heart-son, the bodhisattva Vajrapani, is regarded as a peaceful and significant figure in Mahayana Buddhism. In the Vajrayana tradition of

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text] Description Origin Middle Eastern Mythology Classification Gods Family Members Nanna (Son), Inanna (Granddaughter), Ninlil (Wife) Region Iraq, Syrian, Turkey Associated With Weather, Floods, Air, Hurricanes, Agriculture [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Enlil Introduction Enlil, a central figure in Mesopotamian mythology, forms part of a triad of gods alongside Ea and

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696576426831{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Thai Mythology Classification Animals Family Members Iravati (Mother) Region Thailand, India Associated With War, East [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Erawan Introduction In the rich fabric of Thai mythology, Erawan emerges as a captivating figure, embodying both awe-inspiring power and divine grace. Known

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner css=".vc_custom_1711431517148{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}" offset="vc_hidden-lg vc_hidden-md vc_hidden-sm"][vc_single_image image="24144" img_size="full" alignment="center" onclick="custom_link" img_link_target="_blank" link="https://www.grandworldeldercare.com/homecare-experts/?utm_source=Reference&utm_medium=Mythlok_Banner+&utm_campaign=NursingCare"][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696578909758{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Norse Mythology Classification Hybrids Family Members N/A Region Scandinavia Associated With Hypnotism, Fishing, Luring Men [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Huldra Introduction In Scandinavian and Germanic folklore, the huldra are beautiful

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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295235390{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Listen [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1672295261012{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] At a glance [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text][/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=".vc_custom_1696585137366{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;}"] Description Origin Hopi Mythology Classification Spirits Family Members N/A Region United States of America Associated With New Beginnings [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width="2/3"][vc_column_text] Saquasohuh Introduction The Saquasohuh refers to a spirit that will appear in the form of a blue star to signify the beginning

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Nitten Nair is a mythology enthusiast, researcher, and TEDx speaker who brings global myths and legends to life through engaging content on Mythlok. With a passion for exploring both well-known and obscure myths, Nitten delves into the cultural and symbolic meanings behind ancient stories. As the creator of Mythlok, he combines storytelling with deep research to make mythology accessible and relevant to modern audiences. Nitten also shares his insights through podcasts and videos, making him a trusted voice for mythology lovers and scholars alike.

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