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...

A Conversation with Dzari, the Earth Mother of Kaean People

Context and Background: This fictional interview with Dzari, the Earth Mother of Kaean mythology, presents a unique exploration into the mind of a mythical...

The Thunder’s Choice: When the balance of life and death is shattered, the storm answers.

Context and Background: This story is a dramatized adaptation inspired by the myth of Jawait, a lesser-known deity from Bateg mythology, who is said...

The Last Light: A Sacrifice for the Sun

Context and Background: This story, The Last Light, is a dramatized adaptation inspired by the mythology of the Huli people of Papua New Guinea,...

Kumush: The Modoc Creator and Guardian of the Ancients

Context and Background: Kumush stands as the heart of Modoc mythology, a divine figure who forges the tribe from the bones of ancestors in...

The Evolution of the Roman Penates: From Household Guardians to State Protectors

Context and Background: In ancient Rome, the home was more than a place of shelter; it was a sacred space protected by the Penates,...

Thjodvarta: Guardian of Norse Mothers and People’s Protector

Context and Background: Thjodvarta, a lesser-known handmaiden in Norse mythology, is connected to the goddess Menglöð, who governs health and healing. The Norse pantheon...