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Major Mythologies - TSV
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