Mythology

Often associated with the owl and the olive branch, the armor-wearing goddess Minerva is one of the most famous of the Roman pantheon.

Asian mythology is rich with tales of mythical creatures that are very similar to the unicorns of Western culture. These creatures frequently possess the purest of souls and are good and benevolent.

Saamis are the native inhabitants of Lapland in Sweden, Finland, Norway and Kuola Peninsula in Russia.

One of the most well-known fairy tales is Cinderella, but did you know that the first telling of the story originated in prehistoric Vietnam?

The mythology of the Baltic region has a significant female element that dates all the way back to the prehistoric goddess cults.

Birches are the most common deciduous trees in Finland and birch species that exist there are silver birch, downy birch and in Lapland grow dwarf birches.

Native to northern Europe, the Saami people worshipped a number of different deities and held animistic beliefs. They held the view that everything in nature contained life and spirit.

Cats have been in Finland since the Iron Age. We have had the incredible opportunity of spending the last few thousand years with our enigmatic feline friends.

The first horse in Finnish tradition was known as Iku-Tihku. Iku-Tihku was produced by trolls in their cavernous forge.

Before the spread of Islam, there were multiple goddesses that were worshiped in the Arabian peninsula.

The vast forests and rugged mountains of Scandinavia inspired tales of elves, dwarves and giants; while the cold oceans brought to mind sea monsters dwelling in the deep. Here are nine Norse creations that have had a significant influence on popular culture.

Gods and goddesses of death do not just personify human demise. Often, they represent heavenly justice and social reckoning too.

Gods and goddesses of time typically represent fate or the unchanging order of the cosmos. Here are five prominent time deities to know about.

The legacies of solar deities continue to influence our world. Here are nine sun gods and goddesses from world mythology to know about.

Gods and goddesses of wisdom are usually sagacious counselors or studious scribes. However, some cultures also regard them as divine tricksters.

The concept of the werewolf is more ancient than that of the vampire. It taps into primal fears of our own animalistic tendencies and reminds us of humanity's potential for savagery.

Many faiths consider an abundance of money a form of divine blessing. Here are 9 gods and goddesses from world mythology associated with wealth.

Lunar deities have been venerated since ancient times. Here are 9 moon gods and goddesses from world mythology to know about.

Learn about the terrifying monsters, tormented souls, and mischievous spirits that haunt the forests (and bathhouses) of Eastern Europe.

In Roman mythology, Jupiter was a sky god, the sky father, who was regarded as the king of all the gods. Apart from having a planet named after him, what else is there to know about Jupiter, also known as Luppiter and Jove?

What do you know about petrification? Surely you've heard the stories. This article takes a look at some of the legends and folktales of people and mythological creatures being turned into stone, from ancient Greece to Medieval Europe. Here's everything you need to know.

Do you see the Yule Log each Christmas but never know why it's there? Whether cut from a tree in the woods or created in today’s kitchen, the Yule Log has long been a part of the holiday season. Here's everything you need to know about it!

Tales and Legends of Black Dogs abound throughout the British Isles and beyond. Here are six such stories concerning these mysterious creatures.

La Llorona is a mythical figure in Mexican culture. The legend of La Llorona is interesting because it reveals the problematic aspects of the colonial and patriarchal systems set in place in Mexico. Thus, it is no surprise that its figure has been reclaimed and vindicated in other cultural spaces.

This article discusses the Slender Man phenomenon and then delves into some little-known mythical entities that preceded it. These Slenderman-like creatures arose before the Internet and are just as creepy, if not more.

This article discusses the major parts and characters of the Aztec creation story, and also presents a specific version for kids.

Sun Wukong, the Monkey King story from 'Journey to the West,' is epic. This kid’s version is about his early years of acquiring supernatural powers.

The Arthurian myth of the lost kingdom of Lyonesse is a romantic legend. Or is there more to it? Where was Lyonesse located? Could mythology be telling us about an ancient flood catastrophe?

Chinese Gods of Hell are fearsome but rarely regarded as evil or demonic. Instead, they are responsible for punishing the unvirtuous and sinful.

For thousands of years, various cultures have devised mythologies involving cats, some good and some bad.

The deadliest monsters in world mythology all share one trait. They are capable of massacring entire cities, or nations, anytime they wish to.

Throughout time, mystical forests have always spoken to our sense of the unknown and majestic. Their use in legends, myths and fantasy literature attests to this. Here are five such ancient forests.

From a golden rod that can pin the seas to an arrow that results in extinction, what are the most powerful mythological weapons in our world?

This article contains more on the story behind Eos, the Goddess of Dawn, with ten interesting facts

Mimir may have been a minor character in Norse Mythology who met a gruesome fate; however, time has been good to him. Embraced by a comic book universe and an interactive game, Mimir may be smart enough to be relevant in the years to come.

Both African and Asian elephants are tied to many folklore and religious beliefs.

Bats, the only mammals that can fly, are the subject of weird mythologies and massive misinformation.

The City of Biringan is a popular urban legend about, generally, a phantom city of the magical and mystical Engkantos, spirits and elementals that are deeply rooted in the country's ancient animistic and religious cultures, with legends and folklores and mythologies rooted in anitism.

The Bakunawa is a dragon in Philippine mythology that is often represented as a gigantic sea serpent. It is believed to be the cause of eclipses.

In the 17th and 18th centuries, stories circulated around Europe that some women had pig’s heads instead of human ones.

The Native American’s believed the Thunderbird could control the weather and shoot lightning. This article teaches you about this legendary bird.

What is a Wendigo? Have you heard of this creature? A Wendigo is a Native American legend also depicted in movies and books, the Wendigo is a beastly spirit with an insatiable appetite for human flesh. Here's everything you need to know about this creature.

An introduction to some of the most interesting characters, creatures, and monsters from Welsh folklore and mythology.

An introduction to some of the most interesting characters and creatures from Scottish folklore and mythology.

Even Dracula will keep away from these nine terrifying East Asian vampires. Worse, many of these monstrosities from Asian folktales specifically prey on children too.

Humans have long sought protection and recovery from diseases from gods of healing. Several of the nine outlined here are also still actively worshipped today.

These nine plague gods and demons have terrified mankind since antiquity. Are modern epidemics still the handiwork of these dreaded deities?

Armed with a magical mantle, a pipe, and timpan, this Chief among the Aos Sí would come each year at Samhain to burn Tara. Were there any among the men of Ireland that could stop him?

Ireland's Mer-folk often interact with us simple mortals. But beware, for Merrows tend to collect human souls!

Wreaking havoc, tempting monks into bad behaviour, and other general mischief, the Abbey Lubber is one fairy that won't be tamed with bread and honey!