A mischief-maker whose father was a giant, a woman with snakes for hair. Mythology across cultures has fascinating figures we know you'd love to check out! From a god controlling thunder to a mortal woman carrying around a jar of troubles, mythology is full of unbelievable stories and figures. Maybe that's why several aspects of pop culture have taken inspiration from it. From Dungeons & Dragons to American Gods, even characters from Marvel’s Cinematic Universe are based on Gods and Goddesses. In fact, phrases and idioms like "Achilles' heel" to "Sisyphean task" are also derived from mythical figures. Curious to know how interesting these millennia-old tales and personalities can be? Here are some of the most popular mythological figures from around the world!