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[[Cupid]] is an example of Roman mythology. | [[Cupid]] is an example of Roman mythology. | ||
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''Much Chinese mythology is based on animism, which sees the land itself as alive. It contains many therianthropic creatures, who are both animal and human, and demonstrates the playfulness of the gods.''[http://www.livingmyths.com/Chinese.htm Chinese Myths] | ''Much Chinese mythology is based on animism, which sees the land itself as alive. It contains many therianthropic creatures, who are both animal and human, and demonstrates the playfulness of the gods.''[http://www.livingmyths.com/Chinese.htm Chinese Myths] | ||
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Mythology. The word comes from the Greek "mythos" which means "fable" or "legend". Mythology is a collection of myths.
Greek mythology is one of the richest. It refers to the stories created by the ancient Greeks, concerning their gods and heroes like Zeus, Athena and Artemis.
Roman, Aztec, Mayan, Andean, Balkans, Egyptian, Indian, Arabian and Chinese mythologies are also important. All are rich sources of myths, legends and heroes.
Cupid is an example of Roman mythology.
Among the Aztec myths we can find the Quetzalcoatl Myth. The similar in Mayan mythology is Kukulcan.
Much Chinese mythology is based on animism, which sees the land itself as alive. It contains many therianthropic creatures, who are both animal and human, and demonstrates the playfulness of the gods.Chinese Myths