A list of major mythologies from around the world.
Overview
Major Mythologies
Major mythologies refer to collections of stories about gods and heroes that developed in regions such as ancient Greece and Rome, Northern Europe, Egypt, and Japan. Each reflects its unique culture, geography, and social structure, featuring distinct characteristics in creation myths, afterlife beliefs, and heroic tales, and continues to significantly influence modern literature, art, and pop culture.
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| code | slug | name | description | characteristics | majorGods | origin | period | supremeGod |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | greek-mythology | Greek Mythology | A collection of stories about gods and heroes developed in ancient Greece. | Twelve Olympians, heroic tales, prophecy and fate | Zeus, Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, Aphrodite, Hermes, Ares, Hestia, Dionysus, Hades | Ancient Greece | c. 8th century BCE ~ | Zeus |
| 2 | roman-mythology | Roman Mythology | A collection of stories about gods and founding legends worshipped in ancient Rome. | State-centric, founding myths, practical worship | Jupiter, Juno, Neptune, Minerva, Apollo, Venus, Mars, Mercury | Ancient Rome | 8th century BCE ~ 5th century CE | Jupiter |
| 3 | norse-mythology | Norse Mythology | A collection of stories depicting the gods and worldview of the Germanic peoples of Northern Europe. | World Tree Yggdrasil, Ragnarok, Valhalla, Runic magic | Odin, Thor, Frigg, Loki, Baldr, Freyr, Freyja, Heimdall | Northern Europe (Scandinavian Peninsula) | Ancient times ~ Middle Ages (oral tradition era) | Odin |
| 4 | egyptian-mythology | Egyptian Mythology | A system of stories about gods reflecting the religion and culture of ancient Egypt. | Afterlife, mummification, divine kingship, animal-headed deities | Ra, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Set, Thoth, Hathor, Anubis | Ancient Egypt | c. 3100 BCE ~ 4th century CE | Ra (Sun God) |
| 5 | japanese-mythology | Japanese Mythology | A system recording stories of Japanese gods, the creation of the land, and the birth of deities. | Eight million gods, creation myth, Takamagahara and Yomi, harmony with nature | Izanagi, Izanami, Amaterasu, Tsukuyomi, Susanoo, Ninigi-no-Mikoto | Japan | Jomon period ~ Asuka period (documented in 6th-8th centuries) | Amaterasu |
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