Mythology anyone? [Spirituality & Religion]

Yeah, so, I love reading/studying mythology. Anyone else? If so, what is your favorite type of mythology?

For me, it's Norse myth. I love how violent the tales are and the idea of honor/bravery being exalted above all other traits. A lot of Anglo history is based on Norse culture. It's where we get the English days of the week. Hell, it's even where the word "hell" comes from (Hel from Helheim). Plus, it has been making a huge splash in pop-culture, lately (Thor movies, American Gods show, latest God of War installment).

Lastly, my main reason, LOKI! He is the smartest, most cunning, diabolical hero (yes, I wrote hero) of all the Nordic tales. Wherever you see Loki, there is a plot twist brewing. Where Loki goes, mischief follows. Loki is the reason chaos happens bit also usually the solution. There are others like him (Thoth, Mercury, Hermes) but none quite as awesome.

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Straylight · 31-35, F

I'm of Germanic heritage, so the Norse tales are special to me. I also have a soft spot for Summerian mythology.

Hikurai · 41-45, M

@Straylight ah yes! Sumerian is great too. You have to go to the roots. Also, Mesopotamian, and Akkadian. The Epic of Gilgamesh is an amazing tale.

Straylight · 31-35, F

@Hikurai What I found interesting about Summerian creation myth is that gods and monsters are not really described as good or evil, rather they seem to represent order and chaos. For such an early civilization, law and agriculture that gave them a place in the world versus forces of nature that they could not control would have been the big conflict.

Hikurai · 41-45, M

@Straylight yes, back then people didn't believe in good and evil just forces of divine influence. This is similar to how the ancient semetics viewed God (or El-shaddai).