Andrew Lang was a folklorist, poet, novelist, editor, translator, compiler, biographer, essayist, and literary critic who contributed heavily to anthropology. He is well known as a collector of fairy and folk tales. Despite being a professional author who has contributed much to history, anthropology, and […]
Japan is renowned as a country steeped in mythology and folklore. It has been passed down throughout the generations and has given us some truly amazing, and creepy stories. However, many of these stories are unknown to westerners. One of the most famous Japanese stories, […]
As the largest freshwater predator in Africa, the Nile crocodile is one of the continent’s top predators. The crocodiles have earned themselves a fearsome reputation throughout history, but one in particular stands out as the most feared. A mega-croc known as Gustave is said to […]
The Solomon Islands have become an interesting place of myth and folklore in recent years, surrounded by stories of war, Biblical gold, giants that roam the wild jungles and frequent UFO activity. Researchers claim the islands are home to an abundance of traditions – passed […]
Countless texts have been passed down to us through the ages which speak of weird, magical and mysterious races. From fairies, to dog-headed humans and colossal fire breathing Dragons, the texts passed down to us have inspired great tales of imagination, and have encouraged us […]
Many names have been associated with the study and development of alchemy through the ages, but few are as famous as Agathodaimon. He was said to be a great alchemist from around the third century. During late Roman Egypt, Agathodaimon would go on to make […]
For hundreds of years the Vikings journeyed across the North Atlantic through clouds of fog, using superior skills of navigation. How the Vikings became prolific navigators has baffled scientists for years, but one theory suggests they used a technique involving Sunstones. Famous Viking tales such […]
Hey everyone! Thanks for following the blog so far. I have recently decided to open a Twitter account for the blog, any follows would be much appreciated! You can find the Twitter account here or @InqWonder The Twitter page will be updated regularly, and there’s […]
Brittany boasts a prehistoric landscape full of some of the most astonishing Megalithic monuments in the world. From standing stones, beautiful carvings, to chambered tombs, these mysterious monuments have baffled historians for centuries. One of such monuments that stand out in Carnac is the Ti […]
The Wendigo is a terrifying beast which has its place in North American folklore. The creature has ventured the wilderness for years, threatening the existence of Native American tribes with it’s unforgiving hunger for blood, and possession of its victims. Stories of the Wendigo run […]
