Author: Sun WuKong
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The Enduring Legacy of Imhotep Imhotep, an iconic figure in Egyptian history, is most commonly linked to the groundbreaking step pyramid of King Djoser, known by his divine title Netjerkhet. The precise details of Imhotep’s life remain obscure, largely due to the limited number of ancient sources available from his era. The scanty references that…
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Irish and Welsh mythology is a treasure trove of enigmatic and captivating characters. Regrettably, the passage of time has obscured many of these narratives, often lost through oral traditions that changed as they were recounted across generations. Yet, one tale has managed to partially withstand this temporal erosion, centering on Arawn, the sovereign of the…
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Tyche: The Goddess of Fortune in Greek Mythology Overview Tyche (or Tykhe) represents the divine concepts of fortune, chance, fate, and providence in ancient Greek belief. Often depicted positively, she was also known as Eutykhia, the goddess associated with good fortunes such as luck and prosperity. Traditionally, Tyche is illustrated with various symbols, such as…
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Background Bodhbh Dearg, also known as Bov The Red, was the appointed King of the Tuatha Dé Danann, residing in Sídh ar Feimhim (Slievenamon, County Tipperary). His reign commenced after the Tuatha Dé Danann suffered a defeat at the hands of the Gaelic tribes. Stories of Bodhbh Dearg Upon his ascension to kingship, Bodhbh Dearg…
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The term “Odyssey” has evolved to signify a grand adventure or journey. This concept originates from Homer’s epic narrative, The Odyssey, composed in the 8th century BC, which serves as a continuation of his earlier work, The Iliad. While The Iliad chronicles the climactic moments of the Trojan War, The Odyssey depicts the extensive trials…
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Hypnos: The Personification of Sleep in Greek Mythology Hypnos, the embodiment of sleep, occupied an essential role in Greek mythology as both a deity and a spirit. Residing in Erebos, a place shrouded in perpetual darkness beyond the sun’s ascendancy, he ascended to the sky nightly, accompanied by his mother Nyx, the goddess of night.…
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The Legend of Sun Wukong: The Monkey King Overview Sun Wukong, often referred to as the Monkey King in Chinese mythology, is a prominent trickster deity, notably featured in Wu Cheng’en’s classic novel Journey to the West. Wukong boasts incredible superhuman strength and possesses the extraordinary ability to transform into 72 different creatures and items.…
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Achilles, the offspring of Peleus and Thetis, stood as the foremost of Greek heroes in the fabled Trojan War. With a foreboding sense of destiny, Thetis sought to safeguard her son from his foretold fate. To this end, she immersed Achilles in the waters of the River Styx during his infancy, rendering nearly invincible except…
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Goibniu, a prominent figure in the Tuatha Dé Danann, represents one of the three deities associated with craftsmanship, known as na trídé dána, alongside Credne and Luchta. His legend is particularly highlighted in “Cath Maige Tuired” (The (Second) Battle of Mag Tuired), wherein he plays the role of an indefatigable smith, providing the spear that…
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Diana, the Roman goddess, held multiple roles in mythology, being known as the deity of childbirth, fertility, the moon, and wild beasts. Above all, however, she is celebrated as the goddess of the hunt, with deer as her sacred animal, and corresponds to the Greek goddess Artemis. As with many mythological narratives, stories about Diana…