#mythology
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Show HN:Learn Chinese Through Mythology and HSK Graded Stories
Master Chinese with HSK 1–7 graded mythology stories, pinyin, instant word lookup, an interactive deity graph, and FSRS flashcards. Start reading free.
Show HN · EN
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‘The Mother of the Sea’ (Sassuma Arnaa) in Nuuk, Greenland
The Mother of the Sea - Sassuma Arnaa is a traditional Kalaallit tale. It goes something like this: The People from Kalaallit Nunaat have always relied on animals from the sea for hunting. Their ancestors were respecting the land and the balance with the sea, but according to the tale, this balance has been lost. Today, the people take too much from the sea without respecting it, polluting it, disregarding some parts of the animal without eating it completely. The Mother of the Sea would get her hair messy with pollution, trapping the animals inside it. This would punish people for such disres
Atlas Obscura · EN
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The Real Mythology That Helped Inspire J.R.R. Tolkien's Elves
How Old Norse sagas, Anglo-Saxon poems, and Irish mythology helped J.R.R. Tolkien transform tiny Victorian fairies into the majestic Elves of Middle-earth.
Mental Floss · EN
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Vietnamese Mythology
A personal exploration of form, materials, and contemporary 3D aesthetics, bringing traditional Vietnamese symbols into a new visual context.
Behance Featured · EN