Have you ever wondered how myths, legends, and stories from ancient cultures have shaped our beliefs, values, and traditions today? Journey into the past with us and explore the fascinating world of mythology through ancient legends and myths. Discover the gods, goddesses, heroes, and villains of mythological tales from allRead More →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Wizards in fairy tales and folklore’s are people thought to have had magical powers of some form. They were considered to be individuals with abilities that enabled them to bend the laws of nature, either for actual events or deadly outcomes. Many folklore’s portray sorcerers as women, but men canRead More →
The Hircocervus is an interesting creature found throughout medieval folklore, that is represented as half Stag half Goat. Although tales of the Hircocervus are found in medieval folklore, it was referenced to by Aristotle in his work De Interpretatione, as an example of a thing that was knowable even thoughRead More →
