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Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King concludes his film trilogy with the final struggle against Sauron. Released in 2003 and adapted from J.R.R. Tolkien's story, it follows Frodo and Sam toward the destruction of the One Ring while Aragorn takes a leading role in the war thr...

Traditionally attributed to Homer, The Odyssey follows Odysseus's difficult return to Ithaca after the Trojan War. Encounters with gods and monsters make the voyage an adventure, but the poem also examines what homecoming means after a long absence. Events in Ithaca, including the experiences of Pen...

God of War (2018) is a critically acclaimed action adventure game developed by Santa Monica Studio and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. It reimagines the Norse mythology saga with a compelling narrative focused on Kratos and his son Atreus. The game’s innovative combat system, stunning v...

The Codex Regius of the Poetic Edda is a 13th-century Icelandic manuscript containing a major collection of Old Norse mythological and heroic poems. Written around the latter part of that century, it preserves works about gods such as Odin and Thor alongside poems drawn from Germanic heroic traditio...

Egyptian mythology, deeply intertwined with the cycles of the Nile and the power of the pharaohs, offers a fascinating glimpse into a civilization obsessed with the afterlife. The complex pantheon of gods and goddesses, elaborate funerary rituals, and monumental architecture like the pyramids reflec...

Norse mythology, born from the Viking Age, offers a compelling blend of epic battles, powerful gods, and a stark vision of fate. The stories of Odin, Thor, and Loki, alongside the prophesied end of the world in Ragnarok, capture a culture steeped in warrior traditions and a profound respect for natu...

Neil Gaiman's The Sandman follows Dream, also called Morpheus, one of the seven Endless who embody fundamental aspects of existence. His domain is the Dreaming, where dreams and stories take form. The series combines a continuing account of his responsibilities and changing relationships with shorte...

The Laocoon and His Sons sculpture depicts a tragic moment from Greek mythology. Crafted from Roman marble around 20 BC, it portrays the priest Laocoon and his two sons struggling against sea serpents sent by Athena to punish Troy. This Hellenistic relic showcases masterful realism and emotional int...

Along an empty road in the rural countryside, Wei Wuxian and Lan Wangji stumble across a stone plaque that reads "Yi City." Still on their quest to unravel the mystery behind the cursed severed arm, they venture into the deserted city to obtain further leads. However, with the appearance of a myster...

Psyche Revived by Cupid's Kiss is a marble sculpture by Italian artist Antonio Canova, commissioned in 1787 and completed in 1793. The artwork illustrates the moment from Greek mythology when Cupid awakens the lifeless Psyche with a kiss, utilizing interlocking forms that require the viewer to move...

The Rape of Proserpina is a Baroque marble sculpture group created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini between 1621 and 1622. Commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, it is currently housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome. The large statue depicts the Roman myth of Pluto seizing Proserpina to take her to th...

Apollo and Daphne is a life-sized Baroque marble sculpture created by Gian Lorenzo Bernini in Rome between 1622 and 1625. Commissioned by Cardinal Scipione Borghese, the piece is located in the Galleria Borghese and illustrates a narrative from Ovid's Metamorphoses. It captures the exact moment the...

Primavera is a large tempera painting on panel made by Sandro Botticelli during the Italian Renaissance, probably in the late 1470s or early 1480s. Set in an orange grove, it brings together Venus, Cupid, the Three Graces, Mercury, Zephyrus, Chloris, and Flora in a complex mythological scene often a...

Written by Neil Gaiman, The Sandman began publication at DC Comics in 1989 and later became associated with its Vertigo imprint. The original series spans 75 issues and centers on Dream of the Endless, the personification of dreams. His responsibilities and relationships connect stories set across d...

Published posthumously in 1977 and edited by Christopher Tolkien, The Silmarillion gathers J.R.R. Tolkien's mythic accounts of the world behind The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. It begins with the creation of Eä and develops the history of Middle-earth, with much of its central narrative devoted...

Continuing his masquerade as the deranged lunatic from the Lanling Jin Clan, Wei Wuxian resides in the Cloud Recesses while his former cultivation classmate, Lan Wangji, searches for answers about the demonic severed arm they have in custody. With an overwhelming dark energy emanating from the arm,...

Although most gods in the heavenly realm avoid dealing with the forgotten god Xie Lian, Heavenly Emperor Jun Wu holds him in good graces. Xie Lian's luck is otherwise terrible, and adding to his troubles, the gods seem to suspect that Xie Lian's recent companion was the dreaded Ghost King Hua Cheng....

Developed by Clover Studio and published by Capcom, Okami first appeared on PlayStation 2 in 2006. It follows Amaterasu, a wolf embodying the Shinto sun goddess, through a version of classical Japan affected by supernatural corruption. Orochi is a major adversary within that story. The game's sumi-e...

Saturn Devouring His Son is a painting attributed to Francisco Goya and created around 1819 to 1823 as part of the Black Paintings in his house near Madrid. It depicts the mythological Saturn violently consuming one of his children, using an isolated figure, dark ground, and forceful brushwork. Orig...

Takashi Natsume has grown accustomed to his encounters with youkai through the Book of Friends, which contains the names of youkai whom his grandmother, Reiko Natsume, has sealed in contracts. These encounters allow Natsume to better understand the youkai, Reiko, and himself. The Book of Friends is...

As a young child, Takashi Natsume believed his ability to see youkai to be nothing but a curse. Now a high school student, Natsume has managed to heal from his old wounds and form unbreakable bonds with humans and youkai alike. Natsume's newfound friendships—including the one with his spirit bodygua...

*The Three Graces* is a Neoclassical marble sculpture by Italian artist Antonio Canova, executed between 1814 and 1817. The work depicts the three daughters of Zeus from classical mythology, typically identified as Aglaea, Euphrosyne, and Thalia, standing together with their arms intertwined. Canova...

Natsume Yuujinchou San follows Takashi Natsume, a boy who is able to see youkai. Natsume and his bodyguard Madara, nicknamed Nyanko-sensei, continue on their quest to release youkai from their contracts in the "Book of Friends." Natsume comes to terms with his ability to see youkai and stops thinkin...

Star Wars is a science fiction saga centered on a galactic conflict between the Rebel Alliance and the tyrannical Galactic Empire. Its enduring appeal stems from its expansive universe, iconic characters, and exploration of themes like heroism and rebellion. The series has profoundly shaped space op...

Blessed with eyes that are able to perceive the otherwise invisible youkai, Takashi Natsume hides his ability from his newfound family and friends to protect everyone's peaceful daily life. Nonetheless, Natsume never fails to show the same kindness to the benevolent youkai and happily returns their...

Wonder Womans enduring appeal stems from her unwavering commitment to truth, justice, and peace. As an Amazonian princess, she embodies strength and compassion, offering a powerful counterpoint to the often-grim tone of superhero narratives. Her recent cinematic portrayals have further solidified h...

Takashi Natsume, the timid youkai expert and master of the Book of Friends, continues his journey towards self-understanding and acceptance with the help of friends both new and old. His most important ally is still his gluttonous and sake-loving bodyguard, the arrogant but fiercely protective wolf...

Santa Monica Studios Valhalla Rising expansion to God of War: Ragnarok offers a new glimpse into Norse mythology and Kratos's journey. Featuring challenging combat encounters, stunning visuals, and a compelling narrative focused on Odins schemes, it expands upon the already impressive foundation of...

"Perseus with the Head of Medusa" is a monumental bronze sculpture created by the Italian Mannerist artist Benvenuto Cellini between 1545 and 1554. Commissioned by Cosimo I de' Medici, the statue is located in the Loggia dei Lanzi in Florence, Italy. It depicts the Greek mythological hero Perseus st...