Mythology & Folklore

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Where was Hera called "cow-faced"?
Awarded Sep 11 at 17:18
Was Zeus a compilation of gods?
Awarded May 5 at 4:40
Metis' unborn son
Awarded Apr 26 at 23:03
What is the origin of the worship or deification of cows in India?
Awarded Mar 31 at 0:47
What is that on Athena's chest?
Awarded Feb 6 at 2:27
Did ancient Greek religion ever become monotheistic?
Awarded Feb 9, 2022 at 1:57
Zombies and ways of stopping them?
Awarded Jan 2, 2022 at 2:17
Why is Athena "gray eyed"?
Awarded Dec 16, 2021 at 0:27
Which cities had chthonic Zeus cults?
Awarded Nov 24, 2021 at 21:00
How accurate is the depiction of the Jade Emperor in "Journey to the West"?
Awarded Aug 3, 2021 at 17:04
Are the Nephilim the demi-gods of the bible?
Awarded Jun 25, 2021 at 13:27
What treasure was made by famous mortal men, who we know by name, in Greek mythology?
Awarded Mar 28, 2021 at 10:03
Are there any translations of the 14 books of Enki?
Awarded Mar 12, 2021 at 23:06
What is the relationship between Thor and storms?
Awarded Feb 11, 2021 at 21:11
Why was Hephaestus ugly?
Awarded Feb 10, 2021 at 21:25
God/Goddess of clones or duplicates
Awarded Oct 20, 2020 at 16:47
Did ancient Egypt use the abbreviation IHS for "Isis, Horus, and Seb"?
Awarded Oct 3, 2020 at 15:05
Why is rape featured so prominently in Greek mythology?
Awarded Aug 19, 2020 at 2:17
Are there any epics featuring a female protagonist with less explored male characters?
Awarded Aug 8, 2020 at 8:06
What is the oldest known religious song/chant?
Awarded Jul 31, 2020 at 3:20
Stories of living people that journeyed into the underworld and back?
Awarded Jul 17, 2020 at 21:12
Why is Gilgamesh considered to be one-third human and two-third god?
Awarded Jun 5, 2020 at 19:18
What is the family tree of the Sumerian gods?
Awarded Apr 28, 2020 at 22:43
Which one was older, Artemis or Apollo?
Awarded Jan 24, 2020 at 6:55
Where does the idea that dragons hoard gold come from?
Awarded Dec 23, 2019 at 14:25
Is Chronos Kronos?
Awarded Nov 14, 2019 at 23:30
How old were Paris and Achilles at the time of the Trojan War?
Awarded Oct 29, 2019 at 21:10
How did Hercules kill the lion without being clawed to death?
Awarded Oct 24, 2019 at 18:20
Does Hel have a role in Ragnarok?
Awarded Oct 24, 2019 at 12:05
Why is it lucky to touch or knock on wood?
Awarded Oct 23, 2019 at 12:35
Are there any relations between Norse elves and Celtic fairies, or their home realms?
Awarded Jun 28, 2019 at 11:20
What was the symbolism behind Tantalus's punishment?
Awarded May 24, 2019 at 10:45
Why is the staff of medicine symbolised by Hermes's staff, Caduceus?
Awarded May 24, 2019 at 10:45
Who was the fastest character in Greek mythology?
Awarded May 24, 2019 at 8:30
Original Celtic, Old English, Old Norse, or Gothic Texts Online
Awarded May 23, 2019 at 14:55
How did Odysseus's ship get wrecked, and how did Odysseus himself land to Ogygia?
Awarded May 8, 2019 at 12:30
Is there a myth were Heracles chooses duty over pleasure?
Awarded May 3, 2019 at 8:40
What did Achilles look like?
Awarded Mar 5, 2019 at 21:05
What is the origin of the myth that witches burn in water?
Awarded Mar 2, 2019 at 3:35
Is Satan a seraph or a cherub?
Awarded Feb 27, 2019 at 15:30
What happens to dryads when their tree is destroyed?
Awarded Feb 13, 2019 at 10:25
What happened to Prometheus after Hercules freed him?
Awarded Jan 8, 2019 at 16:10
Was there any figure considered to be evil in iron age Celtic paganism religion of England?
Awarded Jan 3, 2019 at 19:05
Why does Medea escape punishment?
Awarded Oct 27, 2018 at 8:35
Why did the primordial deities not take an active role in Greek mythology?
Awarded May 18, 2018 at 2:31
Is there a common theme of dragon meat being toxic?
Awarded Apr 22, 2018 at 5:46
What is the meaning of this rune/symbol?
Awarded Apr 13, 2018 at 18:38
Who created the Primordials?
Awarded Mar 15, 2018 at 13:19
What happened to the Fir Bolg after Ireland was conquered by the Tuatha Dé Danann?
Awarded Mar 1, 2018 at 19:45
Are there any instances where non-Greco-Roman goddesses fall in love with mortals?
Awarded Feb 22, 2018 at 20:58
What exactly did Apollo do with respect to the Sun?
Awarded Feb 22, 2018 at 20:58
What is the relationship between werewolves and vampires in Balkan folklore?
Awarded Feb 21, 2018 at 19:21
Are there any points of mythology/religion that all Native Americans have in common?
Awarded Feb 13, 2018 at 16:38
Did the Gods and Goddesses in Norse mythology act as patron gods?
Awarded Feb 13, 2018 at 16:38
Does Pippi Longstocking have mythological roots?
Awarded Feb 13, 2018 at 15:11
Is there an Indian Wild Hunt myth?
Awarded Feb 13, 2018 at 15:11
How are Japanese emperors related to Amaterasu?
Awarded Feb 12, 2018 at 17:32
What happened to the flamines minores?
Awarded Feb 12, 2018 at 17:32
When did Hades leave the Underworld?
Awarded Feb 12, 2018 at 17:32
How many Great Gods did the Sumerians have?
Awarded Feb 12, 2018 at 17:32
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