The gods and goddesses of the Norse Pantheon have long enchanted people around the world with their mysterious and captivating stories. From Odin, the wise Allfather, to the mischievous trickster Loki, to the mighty Thor, you’ll soon discover why Norse mythology continues to capture the imagination and inspire countless worksRead More →
Legends are stories that have been shared, passed down, and adapted for thousands of years. They have evolved through time, from folklore to mythology to pop culture, captivating us and shaping our view of the world. In this article, we’ll explore the evolution of these tales, the mythical creatures theyRead More →
The afterlife has captivated the minds of humans for centuries, and Greek mythology is undoubtedly no exception. Greek mythology offers us a vivid and fascinating glimpse into gods, goddesses, and the afterlife of mortal souls. From the Underworld and Elysium to Asphodel Meadows and Tartarus, Greek mythology contains an arrayRead More →
The Cave of Trophonius, also called The Cave of Nightmares, is a cave in Livadia, Greece. This cave is said to be the home of the Oracle of Trophonius, a fearsome and powerful oracle that served the ancient world. Trophonius, Builder for the Gods There are several different traditions thatRead More →
Perhaps the most famous story of a headless horseman, is Washington Irving’s 1820 short story The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Despite the famed novel, other tales of headless horsemen have weaved their way into folklore throughout history. Celtic folklore gives us the story of the Dullahan (“dark man”), a headlessRead More →
Stories of animals both real and fictional have been passed down to us for generations. Some of these stories seem too imaginative, and are obviously fictional, but some seem to bare some truth, and actually, may be based on true accounts. While some mythical creatures still have a place inRead More →
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, is of Kiyohime, the JapaneseRead More →
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 Goriquet or the House ofRead More →
Mermaids and Sirens are often associated with tales that involve leading men to their doom at sea, but Scottish Folklore has it’s own creature that delights in the destruction of man at sea – the Each Uisge. The Each Uisge (pronounced “ech ooshskya”) or water horse, is a creature thatRead More →
Modern sightings of unidentified flying objects are common. Though many people nowadays believe in intelligent lifeforms out there in the universe, our ancestors have been recording visitations of unidentified objects in our skies for generations. One of the stories which I find interesting, is the story of the ship thatRead More →
