Mythology of the Celts
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Myths about Sun
Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Sun, reflecting its importance ...Read more
Myths about Earth
In cultures around the world, humans have developed stories to help them understand how the ...Read more
Myths about Moon
Many cultures around the world have interesting myths about the Moon, reflecting its prominence ...Read more
Myths about the Solar System
Explore mythology associated with the planets of the solar system. ...Read more
Sky, Constellations, and Stars
Since long ago, people around the world have associated the heavens, the stars, and the patterns ...Read more
Classical Mythology
Compare the Greek and Roman pantheons, and learn which gods and goddesses are equivalent. ...Read more
Mythology Hangman
So, you know everything about mythology, huh? Try our hangman game! We wish you the best of ...Read more
Historical Events
6/8 Giovanni Cassini, an Italian-French astronomer, was born on this date in 1625 Details
6/13 James Clerk Maxwell, a Scottish physicist and creator of classical electromagnetic theory, was born on this date in 1831 Details
6/16 Wernher von Braun, a German engineer, died on this date in 1977 Details
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Did you know that in Norse mythology, there is a huge rainbow bridge called Bifrost that connects Midgard, the realm of humans, to Asgard, the home of the gods?Did you know that the Maori god of wind and storms, Tawhiri, had 13 cloud children, as well as the children rain, mist, and fog?
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