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  1. Pygmies – Mythopedia

    Mar 8, 2023 · The Pygmies were a dwarf people who lived at the far edge of the world. They were best known for their role in the “Geranomachy,” an endless war fought between the Pygmies …

  2. Fantasy Name Generator - Mythopedia

    Need the perfect name for your next character? Try our fantasy name generators! With thousands of unique names available, your imagination is the only limit!

  3. Encyclopedia of Mythology – Mythopedia

    Mythopedia is the ultimate online resource for exploring ancient mythology; from the Greeks and Romans, to Celtic, Norse, Egyptian and more.

  4. Yoruba Religion – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · The Yoruba religion is the traditional belief system of Yorubaland (modern-day Nigeria, Benin, and Togo). It features a pantheon of over 400 deities, known as orishas (oriṣas).

  5. Khoisan Religion – Mythopedia

    Oct 2, 2023 · The Khoisan religion is the traditional belief system of the Khoekhoe and San peoples of Southern Africa. It features a wide range of deities and heroes as well as rituals …

  6. Nuwa – Mythopedia

    Dec 1, 2022 · Nuwa (女媧) is a popular Chinese goddess associated with fertility and marriage. She created mankind in two different origin myths; once by shaping people out of clay, and …

  7. Medusa – Mythopedia

    Mar 11, 2023 · Medusa, one of the three monstrous Gorgons, was a snake-haired female who turned anybody who looked upon her to stone. She was finally killed by the hero Perseus, who …

  8. Amazons – Mythopedia

    Jul 28, 2023 · The Amazons were formidable warrior women, said to be descended from the war god Ares. Many of the greatest Greek heroes fought against them.

  9. Ptah – Mythopedia

    Nov 29, 2022 · Ptah was the Egyptian god of craftsmen and the arts, patron of artists and metalworkers. The divine sculptor who shaped humanity out of mud and clay, his words were …

  10. African Names - Mythopedia

    African name inspiration People pay close attention to choosing specific and meaningful names in Swahili and other African cultures—many names often refer to high-level concepts like …