The Babylonians had a complex pantheon of gods and demons, with many myths explaining the creation of the world and events on Earth. The gods were led by Apsu and Tiamat, with Marduk eventually becoming ruler. Notable gods include Sin, Shamash, Nintu, Anu, Kingu, Damkina, Ea, Mummu, Enlil, and Ishtar. The Babylonians were polytheists heavily […]
The ancient Greek gods include many deities, with the mother goddess as a central figure. The twelve main gods, called Olympians, were the most important and were worshiped by the Romans. Zeus is the supreme ruler and controls the weather, while Hera is his wife and sister. Other major gods include Hades, Poseidon, Ares, Hephaestus, […]
The Norse gods reflect the warlike nature of the culture that created them. Odin is the father of the gods, while Thor is the god of thunderstorms and Freya is the goddess of love. Loki is the trickster and Baldur is the god of peace. Norse gods were worshiped until Christianity arrived. The pantheon of […]
The Aztecs were a nomadic tribe in northern Mexico known for advanced agriculture, writing, and pyramids, but also for mass human sacrifice and cannibalism. They believed their deities required blood and sacrificed volunteers or prisoners to avoid misfortunes. The Spanish witnessed horrific rituals involving the removal of beating hearts. The Aztecs also engaged in cannibalism, […]
