Which Mythology you like better: Norse, Egyptian or Greek?

Question

I'm absolutely fascinated by the Norse Mythology... If you like other mythologies than those above, tell me and give me some sources, I'm willing to learn more...

Arguments please!!!

Answer 1

I must say that I love Greek mythology the best. I find that the themes and styles of the myths range from very simple tales to quite complicated dramas, and the characters can be goatherds to kings to deities. No matter who you are or what you are "into" you are sure to find a Greek myth that is just to your liking. They are wonderful tools which can be used to teach lessons to young children, and yet illuminating enough that adults use them to understand about their own psychology. It's no wonder that the Romans copied so much of Greek myth directly! ;)

There are numerous sites online about Greek mythology. Some of my favorites are:
http://pantheon.org/ (actually has more than just Greek myth, but other cultures too)
http://www.mythweb.com/
http://www.theoi.com/ (great collection of ancient writings and some artwork. I use this site the most.)
http://www.loggia.com/myth/myth.html

Of course another great resource for Greek mythology is your local or school library. You can typically find some beautiful artwork in those books, too, that isn't always featured on websites due to large file sizes, etc. The library is great because of course it's free! :) So, don't forget about that.

And, if you happen to be a college student, you might check in the Classics department, as they will often have classes on Greek mythology.

Answer 2

Personally, I enjoy them all. The Greeks, the Romans, the Assyrians, the Babylonians, the Celts, the Goths, the Teutons, and on and on. To tell you the truth, they're really all the same. The difference is the way in which the gods are depicted and represented. Cultures like the Celts and the Norse had mischeivous gods that liked to brag about their heroic deeds. Greek gods and Roman gods looked and acted more like mortals than gods, and liked nothing better than meddling in human affairs. Overall, I find ancient religions fascinating. They have a lot to teach us about the ways in which our forefathers dealt with everyday troubles. I also find it interesting how many parallels can be drawn between the ancient heroes and more modern ones. Look into the tales of Cu Cuchlainn, Llaw Llew Gyffes, and Boadicea from the Celtic pantheon, or the stories of Dionysus, Diana, and Persephone from the Roman pantheon. A few good sources are The Golden Bough by Sir James George Frazier, Mythology by Edith Hamilton, and The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell.

Answer 3

I like Greek and Norse... I'm not a big fan of Egyptian. Check out Celtic mythology too it's pretty cool.

Answer 4

I don't know any Norse mythology, but I absolutely love Greek mythology.

Answer 5

I absolutely adore Norse Mythology, but I also like celtic and Native American mythology. I don't know of any good places to find info online though sorry.

Answer 6

I loves me Greek--I minored in Classical Studies in college and I could have majored in it if I'd taken more Ancient Greek or Latin instead of Modern Greek. Oh, well. But I took an Ancient Egypt class from the absolute sexiest man I have ever met and it was fascinating, too. I like Celtic stuff, too--the Mabinogion is a collection of Celtic myths.

Answer 7

my name is Freya (Freyja) I was named after the Norse Goddess and it has fascinated me from childhood. I love the stories, they are so rich and interesting. I like Greek, Roman, Egyptian mythology aswell but Norse is without a doubt my favourite.

Answer 8

I've liked Greek mythology since I was quite young and still like it best. I like Norse myths too, but they are grim. I'm neutral about Egyptian, Chinese, Sumerian and Indian myths. I read them as part of a well-rounded education. I do not like Hebrew myths at all. They are childish and grim. I guess all myths are somewhat childish, but the Bible goes beyond the call of duty.

Answer 9

I enjoy studying most mythologies, and finding parallels and differences in all the different cultures.

Greeks are great, for all the reasons Gitana listed. Their mythology developed with their culture in a great way.

I love the Coyote myth of North America, the mythologies of Central America are great, as well.

Check out Indian "mythology". I'm not sure what to call it, as much of it is believed by Hindus as scripture, but they have many great stories.

Answer 10

I am fascinated by the Goddess. Her worship seemed to have been pervasive. The druids in England, the Mediterraneans and on into India, she was known by different names but there was an understanding that it was all the same goddess, the Greeks worshiped her before Zeus and it is said that Zeus broke up her power by turning her into 3 different goddesses, Hera, Athena, and Aphrodite. It is also said that the high priests were female and that heredity was matriarchal and it did not matter who the father was. Some even say that Mary, mother of God, in the Catholic religion, is based on the original goddess.