Mythology Symbols & Their Meanings
184 mythology symbols explained — meaning, origin, spiritual significance, and how each one is used today.
Achilles
Achilles is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying peerless strength with a single fatal weakn…
☘️Aengus
Aengus is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying youth, love, and poetic inspiration. In C…
🕉️Agni
Agni is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying sacred fire and the messenger between worlds. In Hindu …
⛩️Amaterasu
Amaterasu is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying t…
🏺Amun
Amun is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying the hidden king of the gods. In Egyptian myth…
🏺Anubis
In Egyptian mythology, Anubis represents mummification and the guidance of souls. The myths around Anubis were n…
🏛️Aphrodite
In Greek mythology, Aphrodite represents love, beauty, and desire. The myths around Aphrodite were not just stor…
🏛️Apollo
Apollo is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the sun, music, prophecy, and healing. In Gre…
🏺Apophis
In Egyptian mythology, Apophis represents the serpent of chaos that threatens the sun each night. The myths arou…
☘️Arawn
In Celtic mythology, Arawn represents the otherworld and its honorable king. The myths around Arawn were not jus…
🏛️Ares
Ares is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the brutal violence of war. In Greek mythology,…
🏛️Artemis
Artemis is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the hunt, the wilderness, and the moon. In G…
🏛️Athena
In Greek mythology, Athena represents wisdom, strategic warfare, and crafts. The myths around Athena were not ju…
🏛️Atlas
Atlas is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying bearing the weight of the heavens — endurance …
🏛️Bacchus
In Roman mythology, Bacchus represents wine, freedom, and ecstatic release. The myths around Bacchus were not ju…
⚡Baldur
Baldur is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embodying…
☘️Banshee
Banshee is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying the wailing spirit foretelling death. In…
🏺Bastet
Bastet is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying cats, home, fertility, and joyful protectio…
🏛️Bellona
Bellona is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying fierce warfare and battle frenzy. In Roman mythology…
🏺Bennu Bird
Bennu Bird is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying the Egyptian phoenix — rebirth and the …
⛩️Benten
Benten is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying musi…
⚡Bifrost
Bifrost is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embodyin…
🕉️Brahma
Brahma is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying creation and the unfolding of the cosmos. In Hindu my…
☘️Brigid
In Celtic mythology, Brigid represents poetry, healing, smithcraft, and sacred flame. The myths around Brigid we…
🏛️Centaur
Centaur symbolizes the dual nature of humanity — civilization and instinct. As one of the key figures of Greek m…
🏛️Cerberus
In Greek mythology, Cerberus represents the three-headed guard dog of the underworld. The myths around Cerberus …
🏛️Ceres
In Roman mythology, Ceres represents grain, agriculture, and motherly devotion. The myths around Ceres were not …
☘️Cernunnos
Cernunnos symbolizes the horned god of nature, animals, and abundance. As one of the key figures of Celtic myth,…
🗿Chaac
Chaac symbolizes Maya rain-bringer with his lightning axe. As one of the key figures of Aztec & Maya myth, the s…
🐉Chang’e
In Chinese mythology, Chang’e represents the moon goddess and the price of immortality. The myths around Chang’e…
🏛️Chimera
In Greek mythology, Chimera represents the fire-breathing hybrid — impossible amalgamations. The myths around Ch…
🐉Chinese Dragon
Chinese Dragon symbolizes power, luck, water, and imperial authority — benevolent, unlike its Western kin. As on…
🗿Coatlicue
In Aztec & Maya mythology, Coatlicue represents the earth mother wearing the serpent skirt. The myths around Coa…
🗿Coyolxauhqui
Coyolxauhqui is a figure of Mesoamerican mythology of the Aztec and Maya civilizations tradition, embodying the …
☘️Cuchulainn
In Celtic mythology, Cuchulainn represents the hero of Ulster — martial fury and tragic honor. The myths around …
🏛️Cupid
In Roman mythology, Cupid represents desire and love’s arrow. The myths around Cupid were not just stories — the…
☘️Danu
Danu is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying the mother of the gods — earth and flowing …
🏛️Demeter
Demeter is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the harvest, agriculture, and motherly love.…
🏛️Diana
Diana is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying the hunt, the moon, and independence. In Roman mytholo…
🏛️Dionysus
Dionysus symbolizes wine, ecstasy, and theatrical madness. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the stories …
🕉️Durga
Durga is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying the warrior goddess — protection against evil. In Hind…
🏛️Echo
Echo symbolizes a voice reduced to repetition — unreturned love. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the st…
🐉Eight Immortals
In Chinese mythology, Eight Immortals represents the legendary figures each embodying a path to transcendence. T…
☘️Epona
Epona is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying horses, fertility, and protection of rider…
🏛️Eros
Eros symbolizes romantic love and desire. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the stories of Eros carried r…
🏺Eye of Ra
In Egyptian mythology, Eye of Ra represents the sun god’s fierce protective power. The myths around Eye of Ra we…
🐉Fenghuang
Fenghuang symbolizes the phoenix — virtue, grace, and the union of yin and yang. As one of the key figures of Ch…
🏛️Fortuna
In Roman mythology, Fortuna represents luck and the turning wheel of fate. The myths around Fortuna were not jus…
⚡Freya
Freya symbolizes love, beauty, war, and magic. As one of the key figures of Norse myth, the stories of Freya car…
⚡Frigg
In Norse mythology, Frigg represents marriage, motherhood, and foresight. The myths around Frigg were not just s…
⛩️Fujin
Fujin is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying the w…
🐉Fuxi
In Chinese mythology, Fuxi represents the culture hero who taught civilization and the bagua. The myths around F…
🕉️Ganesha
In Hindu mythology, Ganesha represents remover of obstacles, beginnings, and wisdom. The myths around Ganesha we…
🕉️Garuda
Garuda symbolizes the eagle mount — speed, power, and enmity with serpents. As one of the key figures of Hindu m…
🏺Geb
Geb symbolizes the earth and its fertility. As one of the key figures of Egyptian myth, the stories of Geb carri…
🐉Guanyin
Guanyin symbolizes compassion and mercy — the most beloved bodhisattva. As one of the key figures of Chinese myt…
⛩️Hachiman
In Japanese mythology, Hachiman represents the god of war and divine protection of Japan. The myths around Hachi…
🏛️Hades
Hades is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the underworld and the dead. In Greek mytholog…
🕉️Hanuman
In Hindu mythology, Hanuman represents devotion, strength, and selfless service. The myths around Hanuman were n…
🏺Hathor
Hathor is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying love, music, motherhood, and the sky. In Eg…
⚡Heimdall
In Norse mythology, Heimdall represents vigilance and the rainbow bridge guardian. The myths around Heimdall wer…
⚡Hel
Hel symbolizes the realm of the dead and its queen. As one of the key figures of Norse myth, the stories of Hel …
🏛️Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying beauty that launches wars. In Greek my…
🏛️Hephaestus
In Greek mythology, Hephaestus represents fire, the forge, and craftsmanship. The myths around Hephaestus were n…
🏛️Hera
In Greek mythology, Hera represents marriage, women, and the queenly authority of Olympus. The myths around Hera…
🏛️Hermes
Hermes symbolizes travel, messages, trade, and clever trickery. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the sto…
🏛️Hestia
In Greek mythology, Hestia represents the hearth, home, and domestic fire. The myths around Hestia were not just…
🏺Horus
In Egyptian mythology, Horus represents kingship, the sky, and divine vengeance. The myths around Horus were not…
🐉Hou Yi
Hou Yi is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the archer who shot down nine suns. In Chinese myth…
🗿Huitzilopochtli
Huitzilopochtli is a figure of Mesoamerican mythology of the Aztec and Maya civilizations tradition, embodying t…
🏛️Hydra
Hydra symbolizes the many-headed serpent — problems that multiply when attacked head-on. As one of the key figur…
🏛️Icarus
In Greek mythology, Icarus represents hubris and ambition that flies too close to the sun. The myths around Icar…
⚡Idun
Idun symbolizes the apples of eternal youth. As one of the key figures of Norse myth, the stories of Idun carrie…
⛩️Inari
Inari is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying rice,…
🕉️Indra
Indra symbolizes storms, rain, and the king of the devas. As one of the key figures of Hindu myth, the stories o…
🏺Isis
In Egyptian mythology, Isis represents magic, motherhood, and protective love. The myths around Isis were not ju…
🗿Ixchel
Ixchel symbolizes the moon, medicine, and weaving. As one of the key figures of Aztec & Maya myth, the stories o…
🐉Jade Emperor
In Chinese mythology, Jade Emperor represents the supreme ruler of heaven and cosmic bureaucracy. The myths arou…
🏛️Janus
Janus is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying beginnings, doors, and two-faced perspective. In Roman…
⛩️Jizo
Jizo is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying guardi…
⚡Jormungandr
Jormungandr is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embo…
🏛️Juno
Juno is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying marriage, women, and the state. In Roman mythology, Jun…
🏛️Jupiter
Jupiter is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying kingship, sky, and oaths. In Roman mythology, Jupite…
⛩️Kagutsuchi
Kagutsuchi is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying …
🕉️Kali
Kali is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying fierce time, death, and liberating destruction. In Hind…
⛩️Kappa
In Japanese mythology, Kappa represents water imps — danger and etiquette at the riverside. The myths around Kap…
🏺Khonsu
In Egyptian mythology, Khonsu represents the moon, time, and healing. The myths around Khonsu were not just stor…
🐉Kitchen God
Kitchen God symbolizes the household watcher reporting to heaven each year. As one of the key figures of Chinese…
⛩️Kitsune
Kitsune symbolizes fox spirits — intelligence, transformation, and trickery or devotion. As one of the key figur…
🕉️Krishna
Krishna is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying divine love, playfulness, and the Bhagavad Gita’s wi…
🗿Kukulkan
Kukulkan is a figure of Mesoamerican mythology of the Aztec and Maya civilizations tradition, embodying the Maya…
🕉️Lakshmi
Lakshmi symbolizes wealth, fortune, and prosperity. As one of the key figures of Hindu myth, the stories of Laks…
☘️Leprechaun
Leprechaun is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying solitary fairy cobblers guarding hidd…
⚡Loki
In Norse mythology, Loki represents trickery, chaos, and change that cannot be controlled. The myths around Loki…
☘️Lugh
Lugh is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying skill, light, and mastery of every art. In …
🏺Maat
Maat symbolizes truth, justice, and cosmic order. As one of the key figures of Egyptian myth, the stories of Maa…
☘️Macha
Macha symbolizes sovereignty, horses, and the curse of Ulster. As one of the key figures of Celtic myth, the sto…
☘️Manannan mac Lir
In Celtic mythology, Manannan mac Lir represents the sea, mist, and the otherworld ferryman. The myths around Ma…
🏛️Mars
In Roman mythology, Mars represents war as a father of Rome — disciplined and honored. The myths around Mars wer…
🐉Mazu
Mazu symbolizes the sea goddess protecting sailors. As one of the key figures of Chinese myth, the stories of Ma…
🏛️Medusa
Medusa symbolizes the petrifying gaze and feminine rage transformed. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, th…
🏛️Mercury
Mercury symbolizes commerce, messages, and speed. As one of the key figures of Roman myth, the stories of Mercur…
🗿Mictlantecuhtli
Mictlantecuhtli is a figure of Mesoamerican mythology of the Aztec and Maya civilizations tradition, embodying t…
🏛️Minerva
Minerva is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying wisdom, crafts, and defensive war. In Roman mytholog…
🏛️Minotaur
In Greek mythology, Minotaur represents the bull-headed monster of the labyrinth — hidden monstrosity and confin…
🕉️Naga
Naga symbolizes serpent beings — water, fertility, and hidden treasure. As one of the key figures of Hindu myth,…
🏛️Narcissus
Narcissus is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying self-obsession and fatal vanity. In Greek …
🏛️Neptune
In Roman mythology, Neptune represents the sea and horses. The myths around Neptune were not just stories — they…
🐉Nezha
Nezha symbolizes the rebellious child deity of protection. As one of the key figures of Chinese myth, the storie…
🐉Nian
Nian is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the New Year beast defeated by red and firecrackers. …
🏛️Nike
In Greek mythology, Nike represents victory in war and competition. The myths around Nike were not just stories …
⚡Njord
Njord is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embodying …
🏺Nut
Nut is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying the sky arching over the world. In Egyptian my…
🐉Nuwa
Nuwa is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the goddess who created humanity and repaired the sky…
⚡Odin
In Norse mythology, Odin represents wisdom, war, poetry, and the sacrifice of self for knowledge. The myths arou…
🏛️Odysseus
In Greek mythology, Odysseus represents cunning, endurance, and the long journey home. The myths around Odysseus…
⛩️Okininushi
Okininushi symbolizes nation-building, medicine, and romance. As one of the key figures of Japanese myth, the st…
⛩️Oni
In Japanese mythology, Oni represents ogre-demons of punishment and wild power. The myths around Oni were not ju…
🏛️Orpheus
In Greek mythology, Orpheus represents music that moves the world and love that looks back. The myths around Orp…
🏺Osiris
Osiris symbolizes death, resurrection, and the afterlife. As one of the key figures of Egyptian myth, the storie…
🏛️Pan
Pan symbolizes the wild, shepherds, and rustic music. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the stories of Pa…
🏛️Pandora
In Greek mythology, Pandora represents curiosity unleashing unforeseen consequences. The myths around Pandora we…
🕉️Parvati
In Hindu mythology, Parvati represents love, devotion, and gentle strength. The myths around Parvati were not ju…
🏛️Pegasus
Pegasus is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the winged horse — inspiration and heroic as…
🏛️Persephone
In Greek mythology, Persephone represents springtime renewal and the queen of the underworld. The myths around P…
🏛️Perseus
Perseus symbolizes heroic slaying and clever use of divine gifts. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the s…
🐉Pixiu
Pixiu is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the wealth beast that draws in fortune and never rel…
🏛️Pluto
In Roman mythology, Pluto represents the underworld and hidden wealth. The myths around Pluto were not just stor…
🏛️Poseidon
In Greek mythology, Poseidon represents the sea, earthquakes, and horses. The myths around Poseidon were not jus…
🏛️Prometheus
Prometheus symbolizes forethought, fire stolen for humanity, and defiant sacrifice. As one of the key figures of…
🏺Ptah
Ptah symbolizes creation through craft and the spoken word. As one of the key figures of Egyptian myth, the stor…
☘️Puca
In Celtic mythology, Puca represents the shape-shifting trickster spirit. The myths around Puca were not just st…
🐉Qilin
Qilin is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the chimeric herald of sage rulers and good fortune.…
🗿Quetzalcoatl
Quetzalcoatl is a figure of Mesoamerican mythology of the Aztec and Maya civilizations tradition, embodying the …
🏺Ra
In Egyptian mythology, Ra represents the sun, creation, and the daily voyage across the sky. The myths around Ra…
⚡Ragnarok
In Norse mythology, Ragnarok represents the twilight of the gods — destruction preceding renewal. The myths arou…
⛩️Raijin
Raijin symbolizes thunder and lightning drums. As one of the key figures of Japanese myth, the stories of Raijin…
☘️Rhiannon
Rhiannon symbolizes horses, sovereignty, and otherworldly grace. As one of the key figures of Celtic myth, the s…
⛩️Ryujin
Ryujin is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying the …
🕉️Saraswati
Saraswati symbolizes knowledge, music, and the flowing word. As one of the key figures of Hindu myth, the storie…
🏛️Saturn
In Roman mythology, Saturn represents time, harvest, and the golden age. The myths around Saturn were not just s…
🏛️Satyr
In Greek mythology, Satyr represents revelry, mischief, and untamed nature. The myths around Satyr were not just…
🏺Scarab Beetle
In Egyptian mythology, Scarab Beetle represents rebirth and the rolling of the sun across the sky. The myths aro…
🏺Sekhmet
Sekhmet is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying war, destruction, and healing through fero…
☘️Selkie
Selkie is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying seal-people — transformation and longing …
🏺Seshat
Seshat is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying writing, measurement, and the stars. In Egy…
🏺Set
In Egyptian mythology, Set represents chaos, storms, and the desert. The myths around Set were not just stories …
🕉️Shiva
In Hindu mythology, Shiva represents destruction, transformation, and cosmic dance. The myths around Shiva were …
⚡Sif
Sif is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embodying go…
🏛️Sirens
Sirens symbolizes deadly temptation disguised as irresistible song. As one of the key figures of Greek myth, the…
⚡Skadi
Skadi is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embodying …
⚡Sleipnir
Sleipnir is a figure of Norse mythology from the Poetic and Prose Eddas (13th century Iceland tradition, embodyi…
🏺Sobek
In Egyptian mythology, Sobek represents the Nile, crocodiles, and military power. The myths around Sobek were no…
🏺Sphinx
In Egyptian mythology, Sphinx represents royal power, mystery, and guardianship. The myths around Sphinx were no…
🐉Sun Wukong
Sun Wukong is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the Monkey King — rebellion, wit, and enlighten…
🕉️Surya
Surya is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying the sun and its life-giving gaze. In Hindu mythology, …
⛩️Susanoo
Susanoo symbolizes storms, the sea, and heroic wildness. As one of the key figures of Japanese myth, the stories…
⛩️Tanuki
Tanuki is a figure of Japanese mythology from the Kojiki and Nihon Shoki (8th century) tradition, embodying racc…
🏺Taweret
In Egyptian mythology, Taweret represents protection of mothers and childbirth. The myths around Taweret were no…
⛩️Tengu
In Japanese mythology, Tengu represents mountain crow-spirits — pride, martial skill, and testing. The myths aro…
🗿Tezcatlipoca
In Aztec & Maya mythology, Tezcatlipoca represents the smoking mirror — fate, night, and sorcery. The myths arou…
☘️The Dagda
The Dagda is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying the good god — abundance, strength, an…
☘️The Morrigan
In Celtic mythology, The Morrigan represents war, fate, and sovereignty — the phantom queen. The myths around Th…
⚡The Norns
In Norse mythology, The Norns represents fate woven at the roots of the world tree. The myths around The Norns w…
🏛️Theseus
Theseus is a figure of ancient Greek mythology tradition, embodying the hero of the labyrinth and Athenian unity…
⚡Thor
Thor symbolizes thunder, strength, and the protection of mankind. As one of the key figures of Norse myth, the s…
🏺Thoth
Thoth is a figure of ancient Egyptian religion tradition, embodying wisdom, writing, and the moon. In Egyptian m…
🗿Tlaloc
In Aztec & Maya mythology, Tlaloc represents rain, storms, and agricultural abundance. The myths around Tlaloc w…
⛩️Tsukuyomi
In Japanese mythology, Tsukuyomi represents the moon and the night. The myths around Tsukuyomi were not just sto…
☘️Tuatha De Danann
Tuatha De Danann is a figure of Celtic mythology from Irish tradition, embodying the divine tribe of Ireland bef…
⚡Tyr
In Norse mythology, Tyr represents justice, law, and honorable sacrifice. The myths around Tyr were not just sto…
⚡Valhalla
Valhalla symbolizes the hall of the slain — glorious reward for warriors. As one of the key figures of Norse myt…
⚡Valkyrie
In Norse mythology, Valkyrie represents the choosers of the slain — martial honor and divine selection. The myth…
🏛️Venus
In Roman mythology, Venus represents love, beauty, and Roman ancestry. The myths around Venus were not just stor…
🏛️Vesta
Vesta is a figure of Roman mythology tradition, embodying the hearth and the eternal flame of Rome. In Roman myt…
🕉️Vishnu
Vishnu is a figure of Hindu tradition tradition, embodying preservation and the sustaining order of the universe…
🏛️Vulcan
Vulcan symbolizes fire, the forge, and craftsmanship. As one of the key figures of Roman myth, the stories of Vu…
🗿Xochipilli
Xochipilli symbolizes flowers, art, games, and sacred joy. As one of the key figures of Aztec & Maya myth, the s…
🗿Xolotl
In Aztec & Maya mythology, Xolotl represents the dog-guide of souls through the underworld. The myths around Xol…
🐉Yan Wang
Yan Wang is a figure of Chinese mythology tradition, embodying the judge of the dead in the underworld. In Chine…
⚡Yggdrasil
Yggdrasil symbolizes the world tree connecting all nine realms. As one of the key figures of Norse myth, the sto…
⛩️Yurei
Yurei symbolizes ghosts bound by unfinished emotion. As one of the key figures of Japanese myth, the stories of …
🏛️Zeus
In Greek mythology, Zeus represents the sky, thunder, and kingship of the gods. The myths around Zeus were not j…
🐉Zhong Kui
Zhong Kui symbolizes the ghost-queller who protects against evil spirits. As one of the key figures of Chinese m…