Myths of Sacred Places and Objects

Mount Olympus is the sacred mountain in Greek mythology where the gods resided. It is located in Thessaly, Greece.

The Ganges is the sacred river in Hindu mythology that is believed to cleanse sins and purify the soul. It is also known as Ganga.

The Lia Fáil is the sacred stone in Celtic mythology that is believed to have magical powers. It is also known as the Stone of Destiny.

Yggdrasil is the sacred tree in Norse mythology that connects the worlds of the gods, humans, and the dead. It is also known as the World Tree.

The Ankh is the sacred object in Egyptian mythology that is believed to protect the dead and guide them to the afterlife. It is also known as the Key of Life.

The Gohei is the sacred object in Shinto mythology that is believed to contain the spirit of the kami (gods). It is a wand made of white paper or cloth that is attached to a wooden stick.

Bodh Gaya is the sacred place in Buddhist mythology where Buddha attained enlightenment. It is located in Bihar, India.

Golgotha is the sacred place in Christian mythology where Jesus Christ was crucified. It is also known as Calvary.

The Kaaba is the sacred place in Islamic mythology where the Prophet Muhammad received the first revelation from Allah. It is located in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

Mount Sinai is the sacred place in Jewish mythology where the Israelites received the Ten Commandments. It is also known as Mount Horeb.

Gurdwara Janam Asthan is the sacred place in Sikh mythology where Guru Nanak, the founder of Sikhism, attained enlightenment. It is located in Nankana Sahib, Pakistan.

Penglai is the sacred place in Taoist mythology where the immortals reside. It is said to be located in the eastern sea.

Turtle Island is the sacred place in Native American mythology where the creator god created the world. It is also known as North America.

Uluru (Ayers Rock) is the sacred place in Aboriginal Australian mythology where the ancestral spirits reside. It is located in the Northern Territory, Australia.

Hawaiki is the sacred place in Polynesian mythology where the gods and goddesses reside. It is said to be located in the eastern Pacific Ocean.