Mythology Facts for Kids
Epic tales and facts from ancient myths
Balder was the most beautiful and kind of all the Norse gods, beloved by everyone.
Loki tricked the blind god Hodur into throwing mistletoe at Balder, which was the only thing that could kill him.
Tyr is the Norse god of justice and law who sacrificed his hand to bind the wolf Fenrir.
Tuesday is named after the Norse god Tyr.
Wednesday is named after Odin, whose other name was Woden.
Saturday is named after Saturn, the Roman god of agriculture and time.
The Egyptians believed Ra sailed through the underworld on a boat every night to rise again each morning.
The scarab beetle was sacred in Egyptian mythology and was a symbol of rebirth.
The Eye of Horus is an ancient Egyptian symbol of protection and healing.
Nut is the Egyptian goddess of the sky who was said to arch her body over the earth.