Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Greek Christmas food finds its roots in many ancient myths with pomegranates, breads, honey sweets, and olive oil as its main ...

Discover fascinating ancient myths and legends – from lost cities to warrior women – that archaeologists and scientists have ...

SAN DIEGO — The total solar eclipse is one week away. Before there was scientific reasoning behind the astronomical event, there were cultural myths and superstitions for why the sun disappeared. Long ...

Ancient folklore was filled with strange and terrifying creatures said to dwell at the edges of the known world. Among them were the basilisk, a deadly serpent whose gaze and breath could kill, the ...

Each month, the Columbia Public Library offers selections from its collection related to a current best-seller or hot topic. Librarian Katherine Gale compiled this month’s selections. Mythology has ...

The reality of magical creatures like fairies, elves, witches and more is often debated. Most of our cultural understanding and beliefs about fairies come from mainstream movies, TV shows and comics.

In two thrilling new fictional riffs on Greek myth, Natalie Haynes and Zoe Terakes interrogate ancient stories of heroism and ...

From shamrocks to horseshoes - superstitions found in old Irish folklore that'll give you pause for thought. A look at the ...

Ireland has no shortage of Christmas traditions, from holly-decked doorways to late-night singsongs and stories passed down ...

Seven Indian folklore-based movies inspired by myths, legends and ancient storytelling traditions. Streaming now on Netflix, ...