Did fairies have kings or queens? Or as a matter of fact, did they even have gods and goddesses they might have worshipped to obtain their powers? The answer is not always straight forward. This is because fairies have a very, very long mythological history where most fairy tales usually mix and match different elements …
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Modern images of Celtic warriors usually picture them wearing blue paint tattoos on their bodies, often in the shape of intricate symbols or patterns. The question is, did the Celts really wear this type of war paint, or is it a more recent cultural invention? Ancient Celts, particularly those from the British Isles, are documented …
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Angels are perhaps the most well-known mythological beings found in Christian, Islamic and Jewish tradition. The primary role of angels were that of messengers of God, whether the message was a blessing or a punishment. This raises the question: what powers and abilities do angels possess that allow them to complete their mission? Angels have …
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The winged lion is a relatively common symbol and has appeared in many cultures, mythologies and religions. Most commonly, the winged lion is connected with Saint Mark and, through him, with the Italian city of Venice. As king of the animals, the lion represents earthly powers, justice, and domination over others, while the wings represent …
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Poseidon is known today as the god of the sea from Greek mythology. Unfortunately for him, he was only the second greatest god in the Greek pantheon, just behind his brother Zeus. Zeus’s primacy in the Greek religion thus overshadows Poseidon, and so most people today are more familiar with Zeus’s (mis)deeds. However, Poseidon himself …
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Hades is one of the three leading gods of Greek mythology, alongside his brothers Zeus and Poseidon. Hades was primarily known as the God of the Underworld, but his complete roles and functions in Greek religion are complex and nuanced. So, what exactly are Hades’s powers and abilities? In short, Hades had complete control over …
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As a mythological concept, werewolves are thousands of years old and common across many cultures. Because of this, the powers and abilities they possess can vary from period to period, or place to place. With that being said, what are the most common powers and abilities that modern werewolves possess? In short, the most common …
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Dragons are a common concept in world mythology and folklore, and appear all across the world from China to Europe, and from Africa to the Americas, with each culture giving their own specific twist to this mythological creature. Dragons often represent forces that are beyond human control. They can symbolize chaos, wisdom, danger, power, or …
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There is no shortage of powerful characters in the Bible. Some are powerful through their supernatural strengths granted to them by God or divine status. Others are mere mortals who are powerful through sheer force of character and will. Some are on the side of good, some are on the side of evil. The 15 …
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Poseidon is commonly ranked as the second most powerful god in Greek mythology, just behind his brother Zeus. In popular culture, he is known as the Greek god of the sea, but his complete functions and roles in ancient Greek religion are much more surprising than first meets the eye. So, what exactly are Poseidon’s …
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