Mythology & Folklore Beta

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Can gods swear on the Styx
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Source for claim that white animals were sacrificed to Olympian gods?
Awarded Nov 24 at 23:12
On the etymology of Lacedaemon [migrated]
Awarded Nov 20 at 14:05
Which of these heroes lived first: Achilles, Hercules or Theseus?
Awarded Nov 20 at 4:18
What creatures are there that adopt and take care of children?
Awarded Nov 14 at 11:15
Prior to the 1800s are there any examples of a (preferably mortal) being described as possessing telekinetic abilities in the modern sense?
Awarded Nov 14 at 2:02
Is there any surviving manuscript older than the 1st century CE that mentions the story of Danae being impregnated by Zeus's golden shower?
Awarded Nov 8 at 18:04
Shouldn't Helen of Troy be Helen of Sparta?
Awarded Nov 6 at 22:02
What source says Cleola died giving birth to Pleisthenes?
Awarded Oct 31 at 5:14
Are there any non-European versions of "Elves" in Indian/Persian/Arabic/Chinese/Meso-American folklore/fairy tales?
Awarded Oct 27 at 13:56
I am writing a story about greek gods and in dire need of accurate chronological references I can use
Awarded Oct 16 at 15:12
Are there myths, folklore, tales, or other traditions/tales about monsters regaining their humanity permanently?
Awarded Oct 13 at 14:36
What is the Reason Korean Queen Heo Hwang Ok assumed to come from Ayodhya?
Awarded Oct 6 at 19:47
Sources which explore traditional mythologies and their relevance to modern times
Awarded Sep 29 at 15:03
Are there any reconstructions of possible early religions like Proto-Indo-European mythology for other cultures?
Awarded Sep 27 at 15:46
Has divine prowess always been considered a factor in determining the outcome of wars?
Awarded Sep 22 at 2:57
Did Zeus become a literal ant, or a human with ant-like qualities, a worker?
Awarded Sep 17 at 2:04
Any ancient myths/folklore/tales/etc. about extraterrestrial voyages/beings/people or even about voyages towards earth?
Awarded Aug 4 at 13:17
Why was the goat Amalthea such a dreaded animal?
Awarded Jul 15 at 17:26
How early is the Zoroastrian myth of mountains stabilizing a shaky Earth?
Awarded Jul 12 at 9:05
Are there any references in mythology/folklore to a concept similar to teleportation?
Awarded Jul 1 at 19:26
Is this a real myth? Pembroke Welsh Corgis as mounts for fairies
Awarded Jun 21 at 12:50
How should "Bensiabel" be pronounced?
Awarded Jun 14 at 5:50
What high school subject would mythology & creation myth be covered in?
Awarded May 16 at 15:47
Crooked/uncrooked arm as sign of truth-telling. Has anyone come across this in any folklore? My example is from a Cornish folktale
Awarded May 11 at 15:56
Word to mean unwise/foolish coming from the idea of being untravelled?
Awarded May 5 at 12:41
Is Krampus really pagan?
Awarded Apr 30 at 9:51
Are there any folklore references to the following elements found in Xianxia i.e. modern Chinese High Fantasy fiction?
Awarded Apr 27 at 1:51
Are there any good online resources for Mongolian myths in English?
Awarded Apr 19 at 17:54
Colosseum: religious significance of setting sun and moon?
Awarded Mar 30 at 23:25
Is the practise of standing on stones at election consigned to mythology and folklore?
Awarded Mar 30 at 13:10
Greek myths centered on self-sacrifice
Awarded Mar 24 at 14:49
A "Brigadoon" But in the Appalachian Mountains?
Awarded Mar 24 at 0:35
Would Pantagruel take part in the ritual weeping for Tammuz?
Awarded Mar 22 at 23:31
Are there recommended collection/translations of Irish mythology/folklore?
Awarded Mar 21 at 16:41
Is there any folklore in non-European culture that may be an attempt to "explain" similar to changeling myths in Western Europe and Scandinavia?
Awarded Mar 10 at 17:35
Hang up cadavers
Awarded Mar 9 at 15:21
Besides the Chinese and Western Zodiacs, are there other folk traditions with a different set of creatures? [closed]
Awarded Mar 9 at 9:10
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Awarded Mar 4 at 16:56
Why is Aphrodite a goddess?
Awarded Mar 1 at 6:05
Looking for a character's name
Awarded Feb 24 at 21:35
Is this stylized version of the world turtle part of any known lore?
Awarded Feb 21 at 9:04
Is there any truth to the claim that the original home of the Amazons was Sinope, not Themiscyra?
Awarded Feb 20 at 14:56
Sheep that speaks the day of your death
Awarded Feb 18 at 18:36
Are there any evil dog gods in folklore?
Awarded Feb 10 at 20:34
Need help identifying creature or character
Awarded Feb 10 at 17:21
what was the reason for rape in greek myths and culture
Awarded Feb 8 at 14:40
Perception of echoes and myths concerning its nature in Northern America
Awarded Feb 6 at 0:21
Scientific inquiries into magic & the paranormal?
Awarded Feb 4 at 22:21
What succession myths exist other than the Greek one?
Awarded Feb 4 at 22:21
What's the secret behind the infamous 'Backrooms' creepypasta?
Awarded Jan 31 at 8:20
Is anyone familiar with the Mary title for women?
Awarded Jan 28 at 15:32
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Awarded Jan 22 at 7:06
Where can I find information about the legend of Ulug' Bek and dancers?
Awarded Jan 21 at 9:42
Is there a Celtic folklore or mythology story associated with the Hill of Mael in Ireland?
Awarded Jan 20 at 9:45
Why was Gaia in deep slumber during creation?
Awarded Jan 16 at 14:15
Where Did the Legends of Dragons Come From? [duplicate]
Awarded Jan 14 at 13:05
Was the Greek worship of heroes similar to their worship of the gods?
Awarded Jan 12 at 20:20
Which Greek myth tells the story of a woman/man who falsely admits to killing his/her lover?
Awarded Jan 12 at 10:03
Are there any Dragons myths about dragons being the creators of creation? Supernatural beings -as it were - that created the landscape?
Awarded Jan 12 at 9:43
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