Tag: ancient mythology


  • Geb: The Earth God in Ancient Egyptian Mythology

    Geb: The Earth God in Ancient Egyptian Mythology In the intriguing realm of ancient mythology, every civilization boasts its own set of deities, divinely tasked with governing various facets of existence and the cosmos. Within the ancient Egyptian belief system, Geb emerged as the powerful deity presiding over the Earth. The Roots of Geb Referred…

  • The Festival of Faunus: Celebrating Nature and Abundance

    In the Roman calendar, the yearly timeline included three distinctive days for each month: the Kalends, Nones, and Ides. The “Kalends” marked the beginning of the month, and this term is the root of the modern word “calendar”. The “Nones” signified earlier days within the month, tracing its origins to the word for “nine”, as…

  • Selene: The Titan Goddess of the Moon

    Selene: The Titan Goddess of the Moon Selene, known as the Titan goddess of the moon, is often depicted riding a horse or steering a chariot pulled by winged horses across the night sky. The representation of Selene includes a crescent moon atop her head or as part of her shining garment. In some stories,…