Mythology Facts for Kids
Epic tales and facts from ancient myths
Iris was the Greek goddess of rainbows and also a messenger for the gods.
Quetzalcoatl is an Aztec god who looked like a feathered serpent.
Sedna is an Inuit goddess of the sea who is said to live at the bottom of the ocean.
Yggdrasil is a giant tree in Norse mythology that holds all the nine worlds together.
Valkyries were female warriors in Norse myths who chose which fighters died in battle.
Valhalla is the great hall in Norse mythology where brave warriors go after they die.
Friday is named after the Norse goddess Freya.
January is named after the Roman god Janus, who had two faces and watched over doorways.
Apollo was said to drive a golden chariot across the sky to make the sun rise and set.
Eros is the Greek god of love who shoots golden arrows to make people fall in love.