The word myth is derived from the Ancient Greek mythos, meaning word or story. Mythology, therefore, is really nothing but a collection of stories. Originally these were transmitted orally, but nowadays we have fortunately been able to write down many for posterity. However, these are not just any old stories. In fact, they always revolve around a particular culture and feature gods.
In the casino world, mythology can be found in many slots. Of course, stories of gods in themselves appeal to the imagination. Game developers know how to use their design skills and interesting features to create beautiful classics that have quickly won a place in the realm of slots.
We take you into mythology and shows you which slots in this theme are not to be missed.
Greek mythology
Ancient Greece produced an immense number of gods, if lore is to be believed. In these sagas and myths, for example, they tried to explain natural phenomena. For example, Poseidon rules the seas. You will also know Eros: the god of love and attraction. Or how about Medusa, with her head full of snakes? Zeus, too, is a god never missing from this list. Not surprisingly, he plays the main role in many slot machines.
Horse of Troy
One of the most famous stories from the quiver of Greek storytellers is, of course, that of the Horse of Troy. In this tale, an army was able to enter the fortress of Troy by hiding in a giant wooden horse, which was offered as a gift. A clever ruse by none other than Odysseus. In an attempt to turn the Trojan War in favor of the Greeks.
A fun mythological slot in which this horse takes center stage is Gates of Troy from developer Play’n GO. With a return to player of 96.2%, this will not bring you misery like the Trojans did!
More Greek slots
An awful lot of slots have been released with the ancient Greeks as their theme. Market leader NetEnt has developed Divine Fortunes in which you see all kinds of mythical figures pass by on your reels.
Egyptian mythology
It could well be the most popular theme in the slot world: the ancient Egyptians. No nation was as creative as Egypt. Their stories also span an unprecedented 4,000 years. Since printing was only very recently decently developed, this led to a lot of different stories about the gods of this area. In Egyptian mythology, we find many gods in the form of an animal.
Roman mythology
Then there is Roman mythology. Roman mythology is much like Greek mythology, but also drew regularly on stories that circulated in Italy. Gradually, however, Christianity gained the upper hand and the myths faded into the background. One of the best-known figures from the Roman tales is Cupid, the god of love.
Eastern mythology
In the eastern part of the world we find the most beautiful stories. For example, Chinese mythology draws on Taoism and Buddhism, which is rich in inspiring gods and other figures. For example, the Chinese dragon and phoenix regularly appear in fairy tales from the Orient.
Chinese dragon
The Chinese dragon is not only a beautiful animal to behold, but also brings good luck. At least if we are to believe Chinese mythology. We see this oriental dragon a lot in online slots; of course you can use a little luck!
The Chinese dragon is also often found in slots with the popular theme “Chinese New Year”.
Celtic mythology
The Celts are the people we find in Scotland, among other places. Their mythological tales are somewhat less fierce than gods sprinkling with lightning, but still, enormous dragons are occasionally seen here as well. These usually do not bring luck, however, but cause general destruction of villages. In the Celtic four, for example, you will find stories about fairies, witches and druids.
Celtic slots
In the slot world you will find many games that can be traced back to the Celts – probably more than you think! For example, how about all those slots where you have to find a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? No doubt you’ve played Rainbow Riches from the slightly lesser-known publisher Barcrest.
Germanic mythology
The Greeks and Egyptians were not the only ones with divine epics. In fact, in northern and western Europe, gods also circulated about whom people told stories. Here we find Germanic and Nordic mythology among the inhabitants of Scandinavia. A number of world-famous gods came from these stories. For example, you undoubtedly know the best man Thor from Nordic mythology, who hides behind a pot of lightning and thunder.
In Germanic mythology, by the way, Thor is called Donar. The chief god of the Nordic gods was Odin, who formed a power couple with his spouse Frigg. Freya you no doubt also know: the goddess of fertility, passion and love.
Slots in the theme of Germanic mythology
Want to play a slot that draws from Germanic mythology? Then you have plenty of choice! For example, Thor’s Lightning and Thor’s Vengeance.
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ASKED QUESTIONS
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What is the difference between religion and mythology?
Religion is the practice of belief in a certain divine or supernatural power, while a mythology is a collection of stories and tales that explain certain traditions or events, especially those of ancient cultures. Mythologies are often linked to ancient religions, for example many Ancient Greek gods participated in the Trojan War, granting blessings to warriors on either side of the conflict.
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Who are the most iconic mythological heroes?
In ancient Greek myths there is of course Achilles, who was known as an unrivaled fighter, and his friend Odysseus, who came up with the plot to use a wooden horse to infiltrate Troy. The oldest English hero is Beowulf, who ends up fighting a dragon, but the most famous English hero of mythology is probably the tragic King Arthur. There are also many ancient heroes of myth in the east. One such hero is the Indian Rama, a divine archer who saved his wife from the demon-king Ravana. Another famous hero is the Sumerian king Gilgamesh, who defeats the Bull of Heaven. The Epic of Gilgamesh is also known as the oldest written text known to us.
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What are some games with the theme of Mythology?
There is the most famous “Book of” series, which contains numerous mythological influences, such as “Rich WIlde and the Book of Dead” which is themed around Egyptian Mythology, “Book of Loki” which is themed around the Norse god Loki, and “Book of King Arthur” which is themed around the famous wielder of Excalibur.
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