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A Guide to the Most Powerful Celtic Gods and Goddesses

10 of the Fiercest Ancient Celtic Gods and Goddesses

Related: Egyptian Pantheon: 11 Powerful and Fascinating Gods Table of contents Introduction to Celtic Mythology The Most Influential Celtic Gods and Goddesses Dagda – The Good God Danu – The Mother Goddess Aengus – The God of Love Morrigan – The Goddess of Death, Discord, and War Brigid – The Goddess

Meet the 13 Most Influential Japanese Gods and Goddesses

Some of Japan's most famous Buddhist deities include Kannon, the goddess of mercy and compassion, and Jizo, the protector of children and travelers. Together, these gods and goddesses form a rich tapestry of Japanese mythology that continues to fascinate and inspire people worldwide.

The Story of the Woman Behind Botticelli's Venus Painting

The whole of Florence and Italy was grief-stricken on the night between April 26 and 27, 1476 when that goddess of beauty, just 22 years of age, succumbed to tuberculosis.

Ancient Egyptian Gods and Goddesses You've Never Heard Of

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Egyptian Mythology: The Most Awesome Lesser-Known Gods

Ancient Egyptians worshipped thousands of gods and goddesses. Some of them, like Osiris the mummified god of the dead, and Isis, the goddess of magical healing, are quite well-known. However, Egyptian mythology also consists of many other awesome gods that have been forgotten today.

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The Irish Tale of how the Goddess Morrigan Fell in Love

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A Tale of Love and Heartbreak from Ancient Ireland

One such story that has survived is of how Morrigan, a goddess of war and violence took the form of a mortal woman and fell in love.

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Egyptian Pantheon: Learn of the 11 Most Worshiped Gods

Egyptian Pantheon: 11 Powerful and Fascinating Gods

As the goddess of life and magic, Isis protected women and children and healed the sick. Closely linked to the throne, she was one of the greatest goddesses of Ancient Egypt. Her symbols were the ankh, her wings, and her throne headdress.

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The Lyssa Virus - the Deadliest Virus Known to Man

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What Is the DEADLIEST Virus on Earth?

We're talking about the lyssavirus, named after the ancient Greek goddess of madness and rage Lyssa. But you're more familiar with the common name of this deadly disease - rabies. This video goes through the way it infects animals and humans, and why it's so difficult to eradicate.

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Tailing the Cat: A Timeline of Black Cats' Misfortune

Egyptians believed that all gods and goddesses can become animals. Only one goddess could become a cat - Bastet, the lioness warrior goddess, protector of the sun, goddess of fertility, femininity, and guardian against evil spirits and contagious diseases.

10 Legendary Monsters and Creatures of Greek Mythology

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Meet the 10 Most Dangerous Creatures from the Greek Myths

The remarkable world of legendary gods and goddesses has been the subject of popular culture for decades. However, the Greek myths also contain some amazing and terrifying monsters that are equally fascinating.

Stunning 3D Models of Ancient Gods with a Modern Twist

Macedonian 3D Artist Puts a Modern Twist on Mythology

Aphrodite (Venus), Greek Goddess of Beauty, Love and Passion View this post on Instagram A post shared by Oliver Ler Marinkoski (@olivermarinkoski) on Apr 8, 2019 at 2:57am PDT 3.

Hard to Think of a Place More Lovely Than These Temples...

A temple for the goddess of the seas. It was erected on a volcanic lake. Bali has quite a few active volcanoes, and the last volcano eruption took place about 17 years ago, killing thousands. Life can be good to the Bali tourist.

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Where Did the Names of the Months Stem From?

[related_articles] April This month is considered to be the month of Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love and beauty. The word itself comes from the Latin word apeire. This means to open, and is usually referred to in connection with flower buds opening to bloom in the spring.

10 Photos of the Beatles on Bicycles from the Shooting of "Help!" Movie, 1965

Vintage Photos and Full Movie of the Beatles from 1965

Click here to scroll all the way down for the full movie Source The cult tries to sacrifice a woman to their goddess. The woman, a fan of the Beatles, is not wearing her sacrificial ring because she sent it to the band. Ringo wears it instead, not knowing the consequences.

16 Examples of Classical Sculptures - In Color

This is What Roman Sculptures REALLY Looked Like...

The goddess is also synonymous with wisdom, very apt for Athens' reputation as the home of philosophy and learning. 12. Attisk Gravlekythos source 13. Apollo source Athena's brother and son of Zeus, Apollo, was considered a patron of many things, particularly the arts.

The Spectacular Story Behind the Creation of Lady Liberty

The statue, a gift to the United States from the people of France, is of a robed female figure representing Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, who bears a torch and a tabula ansata (a tablet evoking the law) upon which is inscribed the date of the American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776

Wow! Who Knew Avocado Seeds Could Look So Pretty?

This Artists Turns Avocado Seeds into Magical Creatures

She carves into these seeds, the tranquil faces of forest spirits, the flowing hair of ancient goddesses, and even a handful of wild mushrooms every now and then.

This Travel Log Will Take You Through Egypt's Wonders

Dendera Temple Source Dendera was the place for worship of Hathor, the patroness of earthly love, the goddess of healing and the great feminine source of all nourishment.

Yuja Wang Plays The Smuggler by Schumann

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This Pianist Has the Fastest Fingers in the World...

Yuja Wang Plays The Smuggler by Schumann art, video, artist, music, piano, baba recommends, classical music, pianist, Schumann, Yuja Wang This Chinese pianist has the hands of a musical goddess. This is definitely not one to be missed!

Constellations - Ancient Stories Hidden in the Night Sky

What’s Written in the Sky? 8 Greek Constellation Myths!

The constellation itself is the depiction of Persephone, the goddess of both vegetation and the underworld. In Greek Mythology, the goddess’s fate is a tragic one. Young Persephone was the daughter of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and fertility.

Explore Egypt's Wonders in This Photo-Log Journey

Dendera Temple Source Dendera was the place for worship of Hathor, the patroness of earthly love, the goddess of healing and the great feminine source of all nourishment.

8 of the Best Movies Based on Myths, Legends, and Folklore

8 Must-Watch Movies for Fans of Mythology and Folklore

Artemis, the goddess of the hunt, demands that Iphigenia be sacrificed to prevent the entire Trojan expedition from being doomed, as a retaliation for a perceived slight. Director Michael Cacoyannis brings a realistic feel to this intense story, making it gritty and sweaty.