The Three Greek Gods of Time

The ancient Greek religion had at least three gods representing conceptions of time: Chronos, Aion, and…

Eshu, Yoruba Trickster God

Eshu goes by many names across the world — from West Africa to Brazil — and is associated with many things…

Inanna, Sumerian Goddess of Sex and War

Inanna was worshiped in Sumeria at least as far back as 6,000 years ago. She was…

Abaddon, Christian Angel of Death

“Abaddon” was originally a term used by the Hebrews to describe something akin to a place of…

Lilith, Demon of Seduction and Death

Lilith (Lili, Lilitu) was a demon of chaos, sexual seduction, and general ungodliness. Her…

Mystery of the Ancient Bear Goddess

In general, bears represented power in the ancient European world (and beyond). The name “Arthur”…

Tiangou, Celestial Chinese Dog

Tiangou is a creature — depicted as a dog or meteor — in Chinese folklore that ate the moon or sun during…

Nu, Egyptian Primeval Deity

Nu (Nun) was the personification of the dark watery abyss that existed at the beginning of time, which…

Ve and Vili, Norse Gods

Although mostly known as Odin’s brothers, Ve and Vili played a vital role in the Norse mythos. They were the bringers…

Vaitarna River, Hindu Boundary Between the Living and Dead

The concept of the Vaitarna river in Indian…