Mythology

Unicorns are all over the place in popular culture these days - movies, TV shows, toys, clothing and books for children and adults alike. But you might be interested to learn that the majestic, all-white horse with a spiralized horn on its forehead is jus...

This massive tentacled beast of the deep has terrorized sailors and seafarers for hundreds of years. But with real life giant cephalopods found in every ocean on earth, is the Kraken really just a myth? The ocean is a terrifying force of nature, filled w...

A journey through the epic trilogy — Oedipus Rex, Oedipus at Colonus, and Antigone. This is the story of Oedipus’ doomed fate, his search for redemption, and the devastating power struggles that follow. A tale of prophecy, pride, and divine justice that s...

Across Africa, folklore is rich with stories of strange and terrifying creatures that have haunted the imagination for centuries. These monsters—ranging from shape-shifters and vengeful spirits to massive beasts lurking in the wild—are deeply woven into t...

From shadowy creatures lurking in the forests to shape-shifting spirits that haunt the rivers, African mythology is filled with a vast array of monsters that reflect the fears, beliefs, and traditions of the continent’s many cultures.

Baron Samedi is a celebrated Vodou spirit from Haitian and New Orleans traditions, portrayed as a flamboyant skeleton overseeing death, resurrection, and fertility. Often depicted humorously, he guides souls to the afterlife, offers protection, and symbol...

Natalie Haynes explores the myth of Medusa, and the story beyond her snakey hair and stoney gaze. History Hit goes on a remarkable journey with classicist Natalie Haynes to the beautiful Greek island of Corfu to discover the truth behind the myth of Medus...

Sir David Attenborough explores the research surrounding the existence of Bigfoot.

Uncover new archaeological evidence rewriting our understanding of the Dark Ages in 5th- and 6th-century Britain that might also explain the legend of King Arthur.

Including goddesses of magic, like the Greek Goddess Hecate, sorceresses like Morgan le Fay and even the Scottish Fairy Queen Nicnevin. Covering tales of witchcraft from all around the world from major mythologies like the Norse goddess Freya to lesser kn...

Explore the famous depictions of the tale of Laocoön, who the gods punished for warning the Trojans about the Greeks' wooden horse.

Learn about the divine reverence Egyptians had for cats, elevating them to a sacred status in society.

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Mictecacihuatl is the Aztec goddess of death and queen of the underworld. She is depicted as a skeletal figure wearing a crown of skulls. She rules Mictlan, the kingdom of the dead, and is celebrated in the Mexican festival of the Day of the Dead.

Gothic literary professor and gender and sexuality studies expert Dr. Laura Westerngard reviews vampires in films and television,

Dig into the tragic tale of Oedipus, who unknowingly fulfills a prophecy that he would kill his father and marry his mother.