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Geri and Freki : The fierce and loyal companions to Odin
Geri and Freki existed before life was granted to men and before Odin’s two ravens. Odin made the fabled female and male wolves to accompany him in the Viking pantheon and guard the realm of Midgard. Together with Odin, these two wolves explored the world and became its inhabitants. Odin, when in Valhalla imbibing, is…
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Aztec Earth Goddess Tlaltecuhtli
Tlaltecuhtli was an important goddess in the mythology of the Aztecs, a civilization that flourished in Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries. This potent deity was revered as the personification of the earth and its many fertile aspects, including mountains, valleys, and caves. According to Aztec mythology, Tlaltecuhtli was the primal creator of…
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Aztec Goddess of Maguey Mayahuel
Mayahuel is an essential goddess in Aztec mythology, revered for her association with the maguey plant and its various uses, including the production of pulque, a fermented beverage. Mayahuel is often depicted with a skirt made of maguey leaves and carrying a basket filled with the plant. She is also sometimes shown holding a pot…
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Mictฤcacihuฤtl : Aztec Goddess of Underworld
Mictฤcacihuฤtl means “woman of the dead” in the ancient civilization of central Mexico, the Aztecs. Mictecacihuatl and her husband Miclantecuhtl presided over the realm of Mictlan, the underworld’s lowest level, as co-rulers. Mictecacihuatl is tasked in mythology with watching after the graves of the deceased and presiding over funeral celebrations. The current Day of the…
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Amarok: Mythical Massive Grey Wolf in Inuit Mythology
In Inuit stories, Amarok is the title of a massive grey wolf. People say it will go after and eat anyone stupid enough to chase alone at night. Amarok hunts alone, while real wolves hunt in groups. The Amarok Wolf, sometimes spelt Amaroq, is a mythical animal that hunts alone instead of with a pack.…
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Tornit: Inuit Mythological Giant
In Inuit stories, the Tornit are indeed a race of wild people. “Stories of the Alaskan Bushmen, as well as Tornits, have been told ever since the first people crossed a Bering Land Bridge,” says the Anchorage Daily. From what the story says, the Inuit and the Tornits used to live in villages close to…
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Mahaha : Inuit Mythical Daemons
A Mahaha is a devil with penetrating white eyes and touch so cold that it can freeze people to death. The monster is a big part of many Inuit stories, and it is usually shown as being naughty, giggling evilly, and taking joy in people’s death. If you hate being tickled, you might not like…
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Qallupilluit :Legend of Scary Inuit Creature
The Qallupilluit are indeed a race of mysterious sea creatures. Inuit folklore says that their bodies look like people; although they are wrapped in slime & their skin is indeed a pale green colour. People say that they have fins and big, webbed hands and feet. Older Inuit people often say that Qallupilluit frequently sports…
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Golden Boar Gullinbursti in Norse Mythology
Gullinbursti, a deity Freyr characteristic, is frequently referred to as his Fylgia, meaning familiar. He understood that god Freyr is essential to comprehend the significance of his golden boar, Gullinbursti. In Norse mythology, there are two different races of the gods: the aggressive Aesir, which includes Odin and Thor, as well as the mystical, natural-loving…
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Jormungandr : Midgard Serpent in Norse Mytholog
There are many horrific monsters in Norse mythology, but Jormungandr, commonly known as that of the Midgard Serpent, is arguably the most dreadful of all. No other creature inspires the same dread as this serpent, who will bring about Ragnarok, the Norse mythological end of the world. It could be because of his proximity to…