Mythology

Hades is one of the most feared gods of Greek mythology, yet also one of the least understood.

A Mexican ghost story of a woman who, from sadness or madness, does the unthinkable and drowns her two children & then herself. The tale differs from place to place, and from time to time, but one detail is consistent. The Weeping Woman is still out t...

The Rusalka are women who met untimely deaths at the bottom of the river, but return to lure more victims to a watery grave. Are they spirits seeking justice? Or vengeance? We don't advise getting close enough to find out.

Krampus's name is growing popular in the United States, but most of us don't really know what he does OR that he is partners with St. Nicholas himself. He is in fact just one of many Christmas demons...

As the nights grow long and dark and the holidays creep ever closer in the calendar, let's take a look at some of the festive myths from around the world.

Of the many literary works about Christmas, none have ever garnered the legacy of Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol". The story of a mean and greedy business man, who learns to treat his fellow man with kindness and compassion and generosity by learning...

Holiday cheer meets historical lore! Explore history’s greatest seasonal myths—Krampus, Grýla & the Yule Lads, Caga Tió de Nadal, the real origins of Santa, and a Dickensian finale with “So You Haven’t Read A Christmas Carol?”

Step into the gothic world of Dark Shadows — where vampires brood and ghosts whisper. Compare the haunting charm of the 1966 original with the cinematic sophistication of the 1991 revival.

Ever wake up exhausted, like something drained the life out of you? The Boo Hag—a terrifying figure from Gullah Geechee folklore—might be to blame. This episode explores how a skinless monster became a powerful symbol of cultural memory, survival, and the...

Before the plastic masks and trick-or-treating, before the pumpkins and candy, there was an ancient and sacred festival known as Samhain. For the Gaelic peoples of Ireland and Scotland, this was the most important night of the year, the moment the world t...

With zebra legs, a giraffe tongue, and a unicorn’s reputation, the okapi sounds made-up—but it’s very real (and very cute). Once mistaken for a myth, this forest-dweller proves that not all monsters are imaginary… and some might just be hiding in plain si...

These fun Louisiana legends will make you wonder what really lurks in the bayous! Get ready to discover Louisiana Folklore.

Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and sapphires are most of the classic gemstones adorning royal jewels. But they used to be accompanied by a stone that nowadays is most often found in museum gift shops: Amethyst. Here's the story of amethyst's rise and fall as...

The marriage of Orpheus, the greatest of all poets and musicians, to Eurydice, a wood nymph, was heralded as the perfect union. Anyone could tell the couple was deeply in love. So when their wedding ceremony ended in Eurydice's untimely death, Orpheus had...

In Greek mythology, the Furies, also known as the Erinyes, were goddesses of vengeance and retribution, primarily focused on punishing those who committed crimes against the natural order, especially within families. They were depicted as terrifying figur...

Long before Dante dreamed of infernos and popes made lists of spiritual no-no’s, humanity has been haunted—and hypnotized—by the darker urges of the soul.