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Mythology

Ammit

Anubis and Ammit in the Egyptian underworld.

Ammit, from Egyptian mythology, is described as having a head of a crocodile, the front arms and front half of the body of a lion, and the bottom and legs of a hippo.

Amun

The Amun temple in Egypt.

Amun is from Egyptian Mythology, he started his life as wind in Thebes and was considered a fertility god. Much of Egypt’s wealth was dedicated to his temple.

Anubis

Anubis, measuring a heart of a recently deceased person.  If their heart was heavy, it would be fed to Ammit.

Anubis shows up in Egyptian Mythology, and is often seen drawn numerous times in Egyptian tombs. He is described as having a human body with the head of a jackal.

Apis

A picture of a mummified Bull, from the Smithosian Museum.

Apis is from Egyptian Mythology and is considered to be a reincarnation of Ptah. He is depicted as a big black bull with white markings on his hips and a white triangle on his forehead.

Aten

A close-up of Aten holding ankh, as depicted in Egyptian Mythology.

Aten is from Egyptian Mythology and is described as a red solar disk with rays coming down like the sun, which are suppose to represent his goodness.

Azure Dragon

The azure dragon, said to protect the east of Kyoto.

The Azure Dragon, in Japan, is said to protect the east of Kyoto.

Berserkir

A transformed Berserkr after a battle.

Berserkir are from Norse lore and their name, directly translated, means “men in a bear shirt.” Their name is also the foundation of the english word berserk, meaning uncontrolled chaotic behavior.

Bhuta

The Bhuta, often seen as a flickering light.

Bhuta, from Indian lore, is a flesh-eating spirit or demon. The bhuta is considered a vampiric demon, they are said to be the restless souls of people who died from either suicide, execution, or violence.

Brahmaparusha

The brahmaparusha is an Indian male vampiric spirit. The Indians believed it was a demon who could possess the living and destroy them slowly from the inside.

Cupid

Cupidon, a work of art by french painter William-Adolphe Bouguereau.

Cupid (also known as Amor), from Roman mythology, is very commonly associated with Valentine’s day. But where did he come from?