Explore how ancient religions and mythologies shaped geographical understanding and influenced the development of unique geographical concepts and beliefs.
Creation myths: A study of the varying beliefs surrounding the creation of the universe and the world, as per different religions and mythologies.
Sacred sites: A study of the various sites that are considered sacred by different religions and the significance attached to them.
Pantheons: A study of the gods, goddesses, and other supernatural beings worshipped in different religions and mythologies.
Religious and mythological maps: A study of the maps and depictions of the world and the universe as per different religions and mythologies.
Cosmology: A study of the different views on the structure and organization of the universe, as per different religions and mythologies.
Eschatology: A study of the beliefs surrounding the end of the world, as per different religions and mythologies.
Religious and mythological calendars: A study of the different systems of time measurement based on religious and mythological beliefs.
Topography: A study of the physical features of the world and how different religions and mythologies perceive and personify them.
Sacred texts: A study of the scriptures and holy books of different religions and their influence on the geography and cartography of the ancient world.
Religious and mythological symbolism: A study of the various symbols, signs, and icons used in different religions and mythologies and their meaning.
Religious and mythological landscapes: A study of how religion and myth have shaped the physical and cultural landscapes in different regions of the world.
Religious and mythological pilgrimage: A study of the different pilgrimage sites and routes associated with different religions and mythologies.
Folklore and oral traditions: A study of the local legends, myths, and folk tales associated with different geographies, cultures, and religions.
Anthropology of religion: A study of the cultural and social aspects of religion, and how geographical and cartographical factors influenced religious practices and beliefs.
Archaeology of religion: A study of the archaeological evidence related to religious and mythological beliefs and practices, including temples, shrines, and other structures.
Comparative religion and mythology: A study of the similarities and differences between different religions and mythologies, and the shared cultural and geographical influences that shaped them.
Cosmological geography: This type of geography is based on the belief that the universe is divided into different realms, each with its own set of gods, spirits and demons.
Theological geography: This type of geography is based on religious texts and teachings that describe the geography of heaven, hell and other spiritual realms.
Symbolic geography: This type of geography uses symbols and allegories to represent the different realms in religious and mythological beliefs.
Anthropomorphic geography: This type of geography represents various geographical features as human-like figures, and often associates them with different gods and deities.
Sacred geography: This type of geography represents places that are considered sacred or holy in different religions and mythologies.
Mythical geography: This type of geography is based on legends, mythologies, and folktales that describe different parts of the world, often including places that are beyond our human experience.
Temporal geography: This type of geography involves the representation of time and space in religious and mythological contexts, often in relation to the cycles of the sun, moon, and stars.
Ritual geography: This type of geography represents the different places and objects used in religious rituals and ceremonies, ranging from temples and shrines to sacred objects and relics.
Eschatological geography: This type of geography is concerned with the end times and the final judgment, often depicting different areas of the spiritual realm that are reserved for believers or non-believers.
Syncretic geography: This type of geography combines elements from different religious and cultural traditions, often resulting in unique and complex mythological systems.