Myths about the Sky
Many early civilizations developed myths of sky gods or goddesses, to help them explain the sky and the stars. These deities were usually particularly important or powerful, associated with or the most powerful gods or goddesses in their pantheons. The stories below provide an overview of a few myths associated with sky gods and goddesses identified by early civilizations around the world.
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Navajo: Ahsonnutli
Ahsonnutli was the sky father and chief deity of the Navajo Indians. He created heaven, Earth, ...Read more
Sumerian: An
According to the Sumerians, An was the sky god and symbolized heaven. In fact his name means ...Read more
Egyptian: Horus
Horus was a fierce and proud Egyptian god. He was the son of Osiris, the god of air and the ...Read more
Egyptian: Nut
Nut was the Egyptian sky goddess. She was depicted as a giant, naked woman who was supporting ...Read more
Maori: Rangi
According to the Maori people of New Zealand, Rangi was the Sky Father and his wife was the ...Read more
Norse: Tyr
In the early centuries after the birth of Christ, Tyr was not only the sky god but also the ...Read more
Norse: Odin
Odin was the prominent deity of the Norsemen. He was called the All-Father. Odin was depicted ...Read more
Hindu: Indra
In the Rig Veda, which is a collection of antique Hindu hymns, Indra is described as the king ...Read more
Greek: Zeus
In Greek mythology, Zeus (Jupiter in Roman mythology) was the king of heaven and Earth and ...Read more
Roman: Jupiter
In Roman mythology, Jupiter (Zeus in Greek mythology) was the king of heaven and Earth and ...Read moreMore about Myths about the Sky
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