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Doom of the Gods: Ragnarok

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  The fierce battle between the forces of chaos and those of older in Norse mythology. Ragnarok or the fate of the gods was fought between gods led by Odin, and the fire giants, elves, and other monsters led by Loki and Surtr. The Beginning of the End... Sons of Fenrir Skoll and Hati, who have chased and hunted "the Sun and The moon" through the Skies since the beginning of time will come at last catch their prey. Darkness will be everywhere in the heavens, and the world tree or the great tree will tremble. The chains holding back the monstrous wolf Fenrir will snap, unleashing the beast. The world serpent who had been sleeping in the depths of the sea would rise to encircle the land. Loki the father of the world serpent and Fenrir or the traitor of the Gods have broken and fallen from the chains in which the Gods have bounded them. The Battle between Odin, Thor V/S Fenrir, and the World Serpent The final battle between the gods and demons and giants ended in the death of the

The Age of the Gods: A Japanese Creation Legend

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  Japanese mythology is collectively chronicled in the  Kojiki , the oldest historical record written in Japan in 712 AD, and in the  Nihon Shoki  written in 720. As was common practice before the age of script, these tales were passed on through oral traditions—the Teiki and Kuji, among others—for generations before they were ever recorded. The  Kojiki  and  Nihon Shoki  comprise the creation mythology of the Japanese and the Shinto religion, describing the formation of the heavens and the earth, the islands of Japan, the gods, and the creation of mankind. It Begins in a Lifeless, Silent Cosmos… Japanese mythology is collectively chronicled in the  Kojiki , the oldest historical record written in Japan in 712 AD, and in the  Nihon Shoki  written in 720. As was common practice before the age of script, these tales were passed on through oral traditions—the Teiki and Kuji, among others—for generations before they were ever recorded. The  Kojiki  and  Nihon Shoki  comprise the creation m

WHEN DID GREEK MYTHOLOGY BEGIN ?

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Greek Mythology is a group of epic* stories about Gods, Goddesses, heroes, beasts and the rituals* of Ancient Greece. Most of these stories were told by the Ancient Greeks to their families and friends over many ages. The tales often featured wars and heroic battles, frightening monsters, and also taught the importance of fearlessness, intelligence, fear, love, fun, right, and wrong. Many myths were based on the fact that Gods, like human men and women, could be retaliated against or rewarded for their actions. The Ancient Greeks used myths about Gods to help them understand things happening around them such as the forces of nature. There were sea Gods, Woodland Gods, Sky Gods, Underwater Gods, Half-Gods, and human heroes undertaking courageous or romantic adventures. WHEN DID GREEK MYTHOLOGY BEGIN? It is difficult to say exactly when Greek Mythology started. Details of the ancient tales have been found on everything from pottery to temples and stone statues over the years.  However, i