Tag: mythology

The Original Headless Horseman

These headless monsters of Celtic lore are connected to horses, carriages,...

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Banshee: Ireland's Screaming Harbinger of Death

You might not think a crying, screaming ghost is a good thing, but you’d be...

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Monsters of Celtic Mythology

Some of the most frightening and disturbing creatures ever imagined come fr...

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Greek Gods and Goddesses Facts For Kids

Greek Mythology was part of the religion of Ancient Greece. Stories about g...

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Greek Gods Explained In 12 Minutes

The Greek Gods represent humanity at its best and worst, from the violent a...

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The Myth Of The Moon Goddess

Dig into the Maya myth of the moon goddess, Ix Chel, and follow her story a...

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Bastet/Bast - Cat Goddess - Ancient Egyptian Mythology...

Discover everything you need to know about Bastet (aka Bast), the Ancient E...

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The Myth Of Pandora's Box

Today we look at the story of the first female created in Greek mythology,...

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Hermaphroditus - The Myth of the Son of Hermes and Aphr...

In Greek mythology, Hermaphroditus or Hermaphroditos was a child of Aphrodi...

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How Music Brings Mortals Closer to Gods

In many mythologies, music is associated with explosions of life and bursts...

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The Trojan War - The Story Behind the Fall of Troy

Here we take a look at the events that transpired which caused one of the l...

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Why Do We Kiss Under Mistletoe?

The sight of mistletoe may either send you scurrying or, if you have your e...

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Egyptian Mummies: From Sacred Vessels to Scary Undead

Mummification was a sacred, transformative practice in Ancient Egypt - a ri...

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Dreamtime and the Seven Sisters - The World's oldest st...

Within the original cultures of Australia, a story is told, called Dreamtim...

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What is the Evil Eye?

The evil eye is a supernatural belief in a curse, brought about by a malevo...

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