Deities

Mars Ultor: Augustus’ Divine Avenger and the Rise of Vengeance in Ancient Rome

Context and Background: In the aftermath of Julius Caesar’s assassination, Rome plunged into chaos, desperate for stability and order. Emerging victorious from civil war, Augustus sought not only political...

The Origins of Dapinay: Guardian of Rice in Ifugao Mythology

Context and Background: In the mountainous region of the Philippines, the Ifugao people have cultivated their world-renowned rice...

Apikunni: The Bringer of Tobacco and the First Warrior

Context and Background: In Blackfoot mythology, Apikunni holds a significant place as both a cultural hero and a...

Skuld: Norn of the Future and Chooser of the Slain

Context and Background: Skuld emerges from the depths of Norse mythology as one of the three Norns, the...

Idzu Pennu: The Sacred Guardian of the Kondh Household and Its Modern Relevance

Context and Background: The Kondh people of Odisha, one of India's oldest indigenous tribes, have a rich cultural...

Tyche: The Goddess of Fortune – From Titan Origins to Divine Protector

Context and Background: In ancient Greek mythology, Tyche represents fortune in its most unpredictable form. As a deity closely intertwined with the forces of...

Epione and the Forgotten Healers: Rewriting the Legacy of Healing

Context and Background: In ancient Greece, Asclepius, the god of healing, stood as the symbol of miraculous cures and divine intervention, his legend passed...

Rethinking Fate and Autonomy: Lachesis as the Hidden Arbiter of Free Will

Context and Background: For centuries, mythology has shaped our understanding of fate and free will, with figures like Lachesis from Greek lore symbolizing the...

The Wind’s Reckoning: Where Love Blooms, Destruction Follows

Context and Background: “The Wind’s Reckoning” is a fictional retelling inspired by the Roman myth of Zephyrus (Favonius) and Flora (Chloris), gods of the...

Ash of Guilt: The Cleansing Fire of Sin and Redemption

Context and Background: "Ash of Guilt" is a modern-day reimagining of the Aztec myth of Tlazōltētl, the goddess of filth and purification. In this...

Ascension Protocol: When Man Aims for Godhood, Even the Sky Strikes Back

Context and Background: Ascension Protocol reimagines the myth of Bellerophon and Pegasus in a futuristic, technology-driven world. In Greek mythology, Bellerophon, a mortal hero,...