Although we might often think of them as silly or imaginary, there is no denying that we are still very much fascinated by mythological creatures. From winged horses and snakes with multiple heads to fire breathing, oversized lizards, every culture around the world has its own legendary beasts that inspire awe and fear. Yes, folklore […]
Why Do I Dream of Being Pregnant?
It might surprise you, but dreams of being pregnant are extremely common. They can occur randomly and even if you haven’t yet experienced one, you probably will at some point. In these dreams, you might be taking a pregnancy test, or have a pregnancy bump, or you could be in labor. Of course, if you’re […]
Norse Mythology: The Hidden Myths of the North
Norse mythology is also known as Germanic mythology and it’s specific to the north-Germanic culture. Vikings would gather and share stories of Gods and Heroes who experienced love, war, betrayal, and victory. These stories began centuries ago but are still relevant today. The most popular mythical character is Thor, the Norse god of thunder, lightning, […]
Top 10 Hollywood Movies Based on Mythology
Some of the greatest, Hollywood movies ever made are based on mythology. A prime example is the Marvel Cinematic Universe when they created Thor and The Avengers franchise. But there many more movies based on legends and myths. Some of the films we will include on our list might even shock you! We’ll include movies […]
The Untold Irish Myths and Legends
Irish mythology focuses on myths that were told in Ireland only, whereas Celtic mythology includes myths from Ireland, Scotland, and Welsh. Like Celtic mythology, Irish myths were part of oral tradition and were very rarely written down. Irish mythology includes stories told about deities, heroes, and mythical creatures. These are some of the best Irish […]
Awake or Still Dreaming?
Did you ever wake up and start your daily routine, only to wake up again and realize you never did any of it? Some people can experience this more than one time in a row. Nested dreams or false awakening are also referred to as a dream within a dream. These are well-documented throughout the […]
Dreaming I’m Awake
Have you ever been trapped by someone wanting to tell you their dream? While it can be uncomfortable, it can also be very insightful. Maybe you have experienced something similar to what they are describing. Do you have lucid dreams? Perhaps you have the pleasure of experiencing both worlds of reality and dreaming. Maybe you […]
Ultimate List of the Ancient Egyptian Myths
Egyptian mythology emerged around 4000 BC. Egyptians would incorporate mythology into their burial rituals and art. They believed the earth was formed by Heka, the God of magic and that the earth was surrounded by Nu, the God of water. Atum is known as the first self-made deity of Egyptian mythology. Atum gave birth to […]
Ultimate List of the Lost And Forgotten Celtic Myths
The Celtic people were widely respected by their Roman neighbors because they were fierce, noble, and courageous. Celtic mythology includes Irish, Scottish, and Welsh mythology, with most being told by word-of-mouth rather than in writings. Oftentimes, these lost and forgotten myths would intersect with both Norse mythology and Irish mythology, due to its similar geographic […]
Myths and Legends from the Powerful Roman Empire
Roman mythology tells stories of Roman gods, goddesses, demi-gods, and heroes. Roman mythology postdates its Greek mythology predecessor, as some of the best Roman myths may not exist without Greek myths to help shape them. The culture of the modern day Italians was deeply influenced by Roman mythology. Not only that, but the powerful Roman […]
The Best Rated Dream Dictionary Books
Here at Dreamsandmythology.com; dreams are everything. To interpret your dreams and extract their messages, you will definitely need a dream dictionary and other dream interpretation guides that can help decipher dream symbolism. Dream dictionaries offer extensive lists on terms and symbols that are common in dreams, as well as a possible interpretation of that symbol. […]
The Most Famous Polish Myths, Legends, and Folklore
Greek and Egyptian mythology seems to predominate our culture, but recently Polish mythology has become increasingly popular. One of the most popular video games, and now TV series “The Witcher” is based on a number of short stories by a Polish author Andrzej Sapkowski. If the adventures of Geralt of Rivia are anything to go […]