Myths about the Earth

Earth and Aspects of Earth
Egyptian: Geb
Aztec: Coatlicue
Greek & Roman: Gaea
Greek & Roman: The myth of Gaea
Inca: Pachamama
Maya: Bacabs
Norse: Midgard
Sumerian: Enlil

Ocean
Norse: Aegir
African: Olokun


Rain, Wind, Storm, Thunder and Lightning
African: Shango
Japanese: Susanowo
Norse: Thor
Aztec: Tlaloc
American Indian: Tonenili
Maya: Xib Chac
Norse: Njord

Seasons
American Indian: Estsanatlehi

Creation


Chinese: Pan-ku



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