World Mythology Archives - Projeda

The Creation of Humanity in Sumerian Religion

There is no singular version of the Creation of Humanity In Sumerian Religion. We have many interesting references over almost a thousand years of Sumerian History — and many more when we consider greater Mesopotamian Religion which bloomed from the […]

Ninhursag

Ninhursag (Ninḫursaĝ) was a major Sumerian deity with a long history of worship in the Near East and Mesopotamia. An ancient mother goddess worshipped as a creator deity. She had a hand in the creation of humanity (assisting her brother/consort, Enki). […]

The Epic Of Gilgamesh

The Epic of Gilgamesh is among the oldest written stories that we have in our history (and some consider it to be the oldest story). It originated in the ancient land of Sumer. In Sumeria there once was a king […]

The Epic of Gilgamesh — Myth Summary

Introduction to Gilgamesh The Epic of Gilgamesh begins with a proclamation of illustrious nature and great deeds of Gilgamesh, the king of Uruk, who is described as wise and powerful, possessing knowledge of the world and mysteries before the flood […]

The Location of the Garden of Eden

The Garden of Eden is a mythical place spoken of in the traditions of Abrahamic Religion — Judaism, Christianity, and Islam — that is believed to be the original homeland of humanity. The Location of the Garden of Eden itself […]

Odin Gives His Eye For Knowledge Of Poetry and Runes

Within the cosmology of Norse Religion found in the rich tapestry of their myth and legends, is the tale of how Odin lost his eye. In Norse tradition it is said that Odin gave one of his eyes for wisdom. […]