Mythology Facts for Kids
Epic tales and facts from ancient myths
Geb is the Egyptian god of the earth and was married to the sky goddess Nut.
Ganesha is the Hindu elephant-headed god of wisdom and new beginnings.
Vishnu is the Hindu god who preserves and protects the universe.
Shiva is the Hindu god of destruction who clears the way for new creation.
Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, is a powerful and clever hero in Chinese mythology.
The Jade Emperor is the ruler of heaven in Chinese mythology.
In Chinese mythology, the monster Nian would terrorize villages, which is why fireworks are used at New Year.
Susanoo is the Japanese god of storms and the sea, and brother of Amaterasu.
Maui is a demigod in Polynesian mythology known for fishing up islands and lassoing the sun.
Huitzilopochtli is the Aztec god of the sun and war who needed human offerings to keep the sun moving.