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