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Mythlok is the world’s leading mythology resource — a place where ancient knowledge meets modern curiosity. We bring together gods, goddesses, heroes, demons, spirits, and mythical creatures from every culture and belief system. These characters shaped civilizations, ignited imagination, inspired rituals and storytelling, and continue to influence today’s movies, games, books, and global fandoms.

Every personality on Mythlok is researched with cultural accuracy and historical depth, exploring their origins, powers, symbols, and evolving relevance. From the cosmic creators of India and Japan to the shapeshifters of Africa and the underworld rulers of Greece and Mesoamerica, we reveal how myths reflect humanity’s fears, hopes, and dreams. This isn’t just ancient history — it’s the foundation of epic worlds still being built today.

Whether you’re a student discovering mythology for the first time, a creator building your own universe, or a fan fascinated by legendary lore, Mythlok makes mythology easy to explore, exciting to understand, and deeply connected to modern life. Here, you don’t just learn about myths — you experience them.

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Meet Our Mythical Characters

Akongo the creator god from Ngombe mythology represented as majestic celestial elder rising toward the heavens

Akongo : The Supreme Originator in Ngombe Traditions

Na Atibu, the towering cosmic god of Kiribati mythology

Na Atibu : The Primordial Creator of the Kiribati Cosmos

humanoid ethereal figure representing Dindi, the Huli creator deity

Dindi : The Supreme Creator of the Huli People

Dalnim, Korean moon goddess standing beneath a glowing full moon

Dalnim : The Moon Goddess of Korean Lore

An image of Bakekujira, as a colossal spectral whale skeleton emerging from foggy ocean waters at nigh

Bakekujira : Japan’s Legendary Ghost Whale

gnome-like Knocker in a dimly lit Cornish tin mine, wearing miniature miners’ clothing

Knockers : The Mine Spirits of Cornish Folklore

humanoid depiction of Ruhanga, the supreme creator god of the Nkole people of Uganda.

Ruhanga : The Supreme Creator of the Nkole People

portrait of Hikule’o, the Tongan goddess of Pulotu

Hikule’o : Goddess of the Tongan Underworld

portrait of Jumong, founder of Goguryeo, depicted as a regal Korean warrior-king

Jumong : Founder of the Korean Goguryeo Kingdom

towering Sarutahiko Ōkami standing at a misty crossroads between heaven and earth

Sarutahiko : The Legendary Guide in Japanese Shinto Tradition

Charun from Etruscan mythology, depicted as a blue-skinned death daemon with a grotesque tusked face

Charun : The Etruscan Guide of Souls and Enforcer of Death

depiction of Lagi-atea, the Niuean sky deity.

Lagi-atea : The Niuean God of the Expansive Sky

Emakong, a Baining culture hero from Papua New Guinea, rising from a shimmering forest stream

Emakong: The Ancestral Fire-Bearer of the Baining People

portrait of Aryeong Jong, the first queen of Silla,

Aryeong Jong : The Dragon-Born Queen of Korea

A towering shark-humanoid Samebito standing at the edge of a misty lake

Samebito : The Enigmatic Shark-Man of Japanese Lore

A majestic sky-father deity towering above the endless Siberian steppe, depicted as Esege Malan

Esege Malan : The Supreme Sky Father of the Buryat People

Unsondo, the Zulu spirit of the sky and cosmic order.

Unsondo : The Zulu Spirit Linked to Cosmic Order

Suvannamaccha, the golden mermaid princess from Thai legend.

Suvannamaccha : The Enchanted Mermaid Princess of Thailand

humanoid depiction of Num, the Nenets sky god

Num : The Sky Father of the Nenets Tradition

Eigigu, the celestial wife of the moon from Nauruan lore

Eigigu : The Celestial Wife of Nauru’s Ancient Traditions

Huli Daiva, the Tiger Spirit of Tulu Nadu, emerging during a Bhuta Kola ritual.

Huli Daiva : The Tiger Guardian Spirit of Tulu Nadu

Akkorokamui, a colossal crimson octopus deity emerging from the dark waters of Uchiura Bay

Akkorokamui : The Ainu Crimson Sea Deity of Japan

Chukchi creator Raven deity named Kuutkh soaring over the icy tundra of Chukotka,

Kuutkh : The Raven Creator of Chukchi Tradition

Urung Ai Toyon, the White Creator Lord of the Sakha people.

Urung Ai Toyon : The Supreme Creator of the Sakha People

portrait of Mazu, the Chinese sea goddess, standing beside stormy ocean waves at dusk

Mazu : China’s Eternal Goddess of the Ocean

Pattini, the Sri Lankan guardian goddess, depicted as a serene woman in flowing white and red attire

Pattini : The Sri Lankan Goddess of Justice and Protection

Gitche Manitou represented as a warm, radiant spiritual presence

Gitche Manitou : The Great Spirit of the Cree People

Navajo Glispa, standing on a desert plateau at twilight

Glispa : The Navajo Woman Who Brought Sacred Songs

A majestic Longma with the muscular body of a horse covered in shimmering gold-red dragon scales

Longma : The Ancient Dragon Horse of Chinese Lore

Wullep as the First Man of the Marshall Islands, emerging from a glowing boil on the leg of the deity Loa.

Wullep : The First Man of the Marshall Islands

image of Hanuman from the Ramakien, portrayed as a white divine monkey warrior in ornate golden Thai armor

Hanuman : The Divine Monkey Warrior in Thai Tradition

Liu Chenxiang from Chinese mythology, a youthful warrior-demigod standing before Mount Hua

Liu Chenxiang : The Chinese Hero of the Magic Lotus Lantern

portrait of Majipa Lakhey in full ceremonial form

Lakhey : The Demon Defender and Cultural Symbol of Nepal

A gigantic iridescent Rainbow Serpent representing Wunggurr

Wunggurr : The Serpent Ancestor of the Kimberley Landscapes

A colossal Yurlungur emerging from a sacred Arnhem Land waterhole

Yurlungur : The Rainbow Serpent of the Yolngu Tradition

Dathagiri, the Burmese ten-headed demon king from the Yama Zatdaw

Dathagiri : The Burmese Demon King of the Ramayana Tradition

Li Hong, the Daoist messianic redeemer, depicted as an ageless sage surrounded by swirling celestial energy

Li Hong : The Daoist Messiah of Cosmic Renewal

Phra Mae Thorani, the Southeast Asian Earth Goddess, kneeling on sacred soil as she wrings a torrent of luminous water from her long black hair

Phra Mae Thorani : The Earth Goddess of Southeast Asia

f Kapoonis, the Coast Salish spirit of lightning, shown as a powerful storm-being emerging from swirling rain clouds.

Kapoonis : The Coast Salish Spirit of Lightning and Storms

Thida, the mortal Burmese princess from the Yama Zatdaw, shown in traditional royal attire

Thida : The Iconic Heroine of the Burmese Ramayana

Laozi as an ancient Chinese sage riding a calm water buffalo through misty mountains

Laozi : The Chinese Sage of the Dao

Yama (Burmese Rama) standing in traditional Burmese royal attire

Yama : The Burmese Rama and Embodiment of Virtue

A colossal mythical fish Kun emerging from the dark Northern Sea

Kun : The Mythical Giant Fish of Chinese Mythology

A colossal Mapuche water serpent, Cai Cai-Vilu, rising from the stormy ocean

Cai Cai-Vilu : The Serpent of the Sea in Mapuche Mythology

Handuman from the Hikayat Seri Rama tradition

Handuman : The Vanara Hero of the Malay Ramayana

A towering azure Shenlong soaring through storm-filled clouds

Shenlong : The Chinese Divine Dragon of Rain and Storms

Emela Ntouka emerging from a misty Congo Basin swamp at dawn

Emela Ntouka : The Legendary Elephant Killer of Central Africa

Shanta, the Malay princess from Hikayat Seri Rama, seated in a softly lit royal chamber inspired by classical Malay palaces.

Shanta : The Overlooked Princess of the Hikayat Seri Rama

A colossal Jiaolong rising from storm-torn waters

Jiaolong : The Ancient Chinese Dragon of Rivers and Storms

A colossal sacred brown bear embodying Kim-un-kamuy

Kim-un-kamuy : Ainu God of the Mountains and Bears

Enumclaw, the Coast Salish spirit of thunder, portrayed as a massive storm-being rising from dense, rolling clouds.

Enumclaw : The Mythic Thunder Power of the Coast Salish

Meet our Urban Legends

 

humanoid figure inspired by Jeff the Killer

Jeff the Killer : The Internet’s Most Infamous Horror Legend

portrait of Momo, inspired by Keisuke Aiso’s “Mother Bird,”

Momo : The Internet Horror Icon Behind the Viral Panic

the Orang Bati of Seram Island: a red-skinned humanoid with large leathery bat wings

Orang Bati : The Winged Terror of Seram Island

Spring Heeled Jack stands mid-leap over a cobblestone street, his black cloak billowing as he breathes a burst of blue flame.

Spring Heeled Jack: The Leaping Terror of Victorian England

Urban Legend of The Rake in a dimly lit room

The Rake : The Silent Terror

a night-time scene of the urban legend of the Black Eyed Children

Black-Eyed Children : The Deadly Visitors

the Beast of Gévaudan — a large, wolf-like creature with russet fur, dark stripes, and glowing eyes

Beast of Gévaudan : The Terror of France

El Naddaha, the mythical Egyptian siren of the Nile.

El Naddaha : The Haunting Siren

An image of the cursed urban legend Robert the Doll

Robert the Doll : The Demonic Toy

a haunting image of El Silbón, an extremely thin figure nearly six meters tall, wearing tattered clothes and a wide-brimmed hat

El Silbon : The Whistling Phantom

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Easter Island : The Mysterious Island

Obon : Festival of the Dead

a dramatic coastal cave scene inspired by Greek mythology, featuring a sunset through an Africa-shaped cave opening

Caves of Hercules : The Forced Separation

Mount Fuji : The Majestic Peak

Ishtar Gate of Babylon under the Mesopotamian sun, circa 575 BCE.

Ishtar Gate : The Sacred Gateway of Ancient Babylon

Tintagel castle ruins perched on dramatic cliffs overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, with stormy skies and crashing waves below.

Tintagel Castle : The Arthurian Birthplace

Ise Grand Shrine : The Soul of Japan

Scene in Varanasi with floating lamps on the Ganges and people gathered along the ghats in a spiritual atmosphere.

Varanasi : The Eternal City

Inti Raymi : Festival of the Sun

Loy Krathong : The Water Festival

Protect yourself with Mythical Weapons

 

Caladbolg : The Lightning Sword

Shichishito, the male-symbolic Seven-Branched Sword from Japan,

Shichishito : The Seven-Branched Sword of Early Japan

Staff of Ra : The Power of the Sun

Sudarshana Chakra : The Divine Discuss

Brahmashirsha Astra, a glowing celestial arrow floating mid-air

Brahmashirsha Astra : The Devastating Weapon

Pashupatastra : The Devastating One

Mutya ng Saging : The Full Moon Jewel

Failnaught : The Magical Bow

Tyrfing : The Cursed Sword

Leiomano : The Shark Toothed Weapon

Our Curated Movie List

 

Orochi, the Eight-Headed Dragon (1994)

Tiyanak (1988)

Ilya Muromets (1956)

Along with the Gods : The Two Worlds (2017)

Cover picture of Kati Kati a 2016 Kenyan drama film directed by Mbithi Masya.

Kati Kati (2016)

Madayen (2016)

Quick Reads

7 Forgotten Gods of Ancient India
7 Forgotten Gods of Ancient India
8 Mythical Weapons More Powerful Than Mjölnir
8 Mythical Weapons More Powerful Than Mjölnir
Meet the Guardians: 7 Native American Gods & Spirits
Meet the Guardians: 7 Native American Gods & Spirits
8 Legendary Swords from World Mythology
8 Legendary Swords from World Mythology
A photograph of the mythology expert Jonathan Z Smith

Jonathan Z. Smith : A Pioneering Thinker in the Study of Religion

Picture of Emile Durkheim

Emile Durkheim

Pierre Grimal

Juliette Wood

Image of Dr. Heather Taylor

Dr. Heather Taylor

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