Yahweh and Dragon Stories
Tales describe a time when our ancestors were ruled by entities that were not human, had no empathy for us, and governed through terror and overwhelming power.
Turtle
The World Turtle, sometimes depicted as the god Kurma, an avatar of Vishnu, supports the world on its back.
World Elephant
The Ashtadiggajas (Sanskrit: अष्टदिग्गज) are a group of eight legendary elephants in Hindu cosmology. They serve as the guardians of the eight zones of the universe.
How the Bear Lost His Tail
Long, long ago there were only creatures on the earth. There were birds, bears, deer, mice, everything but people.
The bull
The Epic of Gilgamesh, one of the oldest known literary works, features the Bull of Heaven sent by the goddess Ishtar to punish Gilgamesh
A 2015 study found mice on Azorean islands with genetic links to Norse regions, suggesting Vikings may have visited the Azores before the Portuguese.
The camel’s foot is perfectly adapted for walking on snow, its thick fur coat is excellent for surviving in icy conditions, and it carries its food in its hump.
Phoenix
A phoenix is a mythical bird known for its cycle of death and rebirth, featuring prominently in various mythologies, particularly those of ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome
The peacock
The peacock, known for its vivid, iridescent plumage and striking tail display, carries rich symbolic meanings across cultures and historical contexts.
The snake
The serpent was formerly queen of all creatures. She had a head like rubies, and eyes like emeralds.
The platypus is distinguished by its duck-bill, webbed feet, and beaver-like tail and it lay eggs.
Whales are remarkable for several reasons, making them a study in various fields such as marine biology, conservation, and even cultural studies.
Crows and ravens, often interchangeable in mythologies, have played significant roles in various myths and legends across different cultures.
Bats represent one of the most unique and fascinating evolutionary paths in the animal kingdom, primarily due to their ability to fly and their specialized sensory adaptations.
Atlanteans have had a special relationship with marine creatures like dolphins and whales, perhaps even communicating with them or understanding them better than we do today.
There are some superficial similarities between cats and snakes, such as their eye shape and the ability to make certain sounds
The symbolic significance of snakes in cultures, touching on themes of rebirth, transformation, guardianship, and power.