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Top 20 mythological stories in the world

Stories from ancient civilizations.
16 September 2025 by
Atharva

Here are some of the top mythological stories from around the world:


*Greek Mythology*


- *The Trojan War*: A ten-year war fought between Troy and Greece over Helen's abduction by Paris

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- *Prometheus and the Theft of Fire*: Prometheus defied Zeus by stealing fire for humanity, leading to punishment

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- *Persephone and the Seasons*: Persephone's abduction by Hades explains the changing seasons

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- *Medusa and Perseus*: Perseus beheaded Medusa with Athena's help, using her head as a weapon

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- *The Labyrinth and the Minotaur*: Theseus navigated the labyrinth and killed the Minotaur with Ariadne's thread

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*Egyptian Mythology*


- *Osiris and the Underworld*: Osiris, god of the underworld, was resurrected by Isis and became ruler of the dead

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- *Ra and the Sun's Journey*: Ra battled chaos to ensure the sun's rise, explaining day and night

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- *The Eye of Horus*: Horus's lost eye was restored, symbolizing protection and healing

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*Norse Mythology*


- *Ragnarok: The End of the Gods*: A prophesied battle destroying the world, followed by rebirth

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- *The Binding of Fenrir*: Fenrir's binding represented the struggle between fate and control

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- *Odin's Sacrifice for Wisdom*: Odin sacrificed an eye for knowledge and hung himself from Yggdrasil for secrets

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*Chinese Mythology*


- *The Legend of Nüwa and Fuxi*: Divine beings who created humanity and established civilization

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- *The Moon Goddess, Chang’e*: Chang'e drank an elixir of immortality and now lives on the moon

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- *The Jade Emperor*: Ruler of heaven who organized the zodiac race

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*Hindu Mythology*


- *The Ramayana*: Prince Rama's journey to rescue Sita from Ravana

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- *The Birth of Ganesha*: Ganesha's creation from clay and elephant-headed form

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*Other Mythologies*


- *The Epic of Gilgamesh*: Gilgamesh's quest for immortality after Enkidu's death

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- *The Legend of King Arthur*: King Arthur's story in medieval England

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- *The Phoenix*: A bird reborn from ashes, symbolizing renewal and resilience

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- *The Rainbow Serpent*: A serpent that shaped Australia's land, creating rivers and mountains ¹ ² ³

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Atharva 16 September 2025
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