1. Greek & Roman Mythology
- The Twelve Olympians: Zeus (chief god), Hera, Poseidon, Athena, Apollo, etc.
- The Trojan War: The war between Greece and Troy over Helen
- The Twelve Labors of Heracles
- Orpheus and Eurydice
- The Story of Icarus
📌 Features: Dramatic stories of gods and humans, heroic sagas
2. Norse Mythology
- Odin, Thor, Loki, Freyja, and other gods
- Valhalla and Viking warriors
- Ragnarök (The End and Rebirth of the World)
- Loki’s betrayal and the war of the gods
📌 Features: Warrior culture, fate-driven worldview, the downfall of gods
3. Egyptian Mythology
- The Osiris Myth: The story of Osiris, Isis, Set, and Horus
- Ra, the Sun God, and Eternal Cycles
- The Afterlife, Resurrection, and the Book of the Dead
📌 Features: Strong emphasis on the afterlife, connection between gods and pharaohs
4. Mesopotamian Mythology
- The Epic of Gilgamesh: The world’s oldest known epic
- The Flood Myth (Similar to Noah’s Ark story)
- Enki and Ninhursag, Tiamat vs. Marduk
📌 Features: Relationships between gods and humans, origins of epic literature
5. Chinese Mythology
- Pangu (Creation of Heaven and Earth)
- Nuwa and Fuxi (Creation of Humans and Culture)
- Journey to the West (The Story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King)
- The Yellow Emperor vs. Chiyou (Legendary Battle)
📌 Features: Mix of Taoism and Buddhism, legends blending with history
6. Hindu Mythology
- The Mahabharata (The World’s Longest Epic)
- The Ramayana (The Adventures of Prince Rama)
- The Trimurti: Vishnu, Shiva, and Brahma
- Krishna and Arjuna (The Teachings of the Bhagavad Gita)
📌 Features: Reincarnation, polytheism, deep connections to Hindu religion
7. Japanese Mythology
- Izanagi and Izanami (The Creation of the World)
- Amaterasu and Susanoo (The Sun Goddess and Storm God Conflict)
- Yamata-no-Orochi (The Giant Serpent Defeated by Susanoo)
📌 Features: Nature worship, connection to Shinto beliefs, imperial origin myths
8. Mesoamerican Mythology (Maya & Aztec)
- Quetzalcoatl (The Feathered Serpent God, Creator Deity)
- The Five Suns (Aztec Creation Myth)
- Popol Vuh (Mayan Myth of Creation and Hero Twins)
📌 Features: Sun worship, human sacrifices, cyclical universe concepts
There are also African, Native American, Slavic, and Celtic mythologies, each with unique stories and deities. If you’re interested in a specific mythology, I can provide more details!
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