Caliburn and Excalibur are two different swords. Caliburn is the "sword in the stone" which is used to prove king Arthur's right to the throne. He used this weapon in many battles and won but at some …

Aug 7, 2016 · Why is the goat often associated with Satan in various religious folklore and illustrations? What makes the goat satanic?

Nov 13, 2021 · @Adinkra I think especially given the silence. The Greeks weren't always consistent with chronology, but something of that caliber would have been noticed, mentioned, and perhaps …

This sight isn't really used for opinions, but I like to think he was a good guy. He did few things in Myth that were bad, kidnap his wife/niece, had an affair... But, his wife loves him and the affair did end …

May 7, 2024 · Can you clarify from which source you got the information that the veil Hesione uses to bribe Heracles is the veil of Aphrodite?

Q&A for enthusiasts and scholars of mythology and folklore

Q&A for enthusiasts and scholars of mythology and folklore

Dec 14, 2021 · 4 Most references indicate that Amaterasu decided that Japan needed an emperor and she sent her grandson, Ninigi, to rule; however, they always refer to his grandson (great-grandson), …

Nov 7, 2020 · The Kalevala describes a wedding, and how the traditional family roles are connected to it, in chapters 20 to 24. This is, IMO, the most enjoyable part of the Kalevala. I hesitate in making this …

Does Scotland have any discrete mythology not shared by other nations? Yes. Below are some I believe hit the mark. In Scottish folklore, the Loch Ness Monster or Nessie, is an aquatic being which …