Mythology

Achilles, just slain in the Trojan War, arrives in the Underworld and is greeted by Sibyl of Cumae— a prophetess and also the realm’s local guide. Though it gets a bad rap, Sibyl is determined to prove to the newcomer that hell is actually a lovely place...

"Moni Mekhala Ream Eyso" is the most sacred dance drama in Cambodia. It is performed every year in the buong suong ceremony, and explains the origins of lightning, thunder and rain according to the Khmer people. Prumsodun Ok tells this empowering tale tha...

Shocking discoveries on the Greek island of Crete could shed new light on the Minotaur – a ferocious half-man, half-bull monster.

João Pestana is a mythical Portuguese figure, the personification of sleep. It is said that he spreads his magical dust that leads children into the world of dreams.

Did a real creature inspire the myth of the Kraken, one of the greatest sea monsters of all time?

The legend of the Rusalka, originating from Slavic folklore, tells of female water spirits. They are said to be the souls of young women who died tragically, such as by drowning. Residing in rivers or lakes, the Rusalka lures men with her beauty and song,...

Imhotep was a famous figure in Ancient Egypt, revered as an architect, physician, and sage. Best remembered for designing the Step Pyramid of Djoser, he also made significant contributions to medicine and was later deified as a god of healing and wisdom.

The legend of the Eight Immortals is a traditional Chinese tale about eight mystical beings, each with unique powers, symbolizing different aspects of life. The stories use fantasy to convey moral teachings of Chinese culture.

Ereshkigal was the goddess of the underworld in Sumerian mythology. She is the sister of the goddess Inanna (Ishtar) and ruled over the dead, symbolizing justice and the inevitability of death. Respected and feared, her figure represented the cycle of lif...

The Amazons, in Greek mythology, are fierce and independent warriors. They lived in a secluded matriarchal society, famous for their combat skills. The most famous Amazons in Greek mythology include: Hippolyta, queen in possession of the magical girdle, t...

Krishna, the eighth avatar of Vishnu, is central in the epic Mahabharata and revered for his divine wisdom and miracles. As a charismatic and divine character, he plays a crucial role in the Battle of Kurukshetra, offering spiritual guidance in the Bhagav...

Born in Lumbini in the 6th century B.C. which lies in today´s modern day Nepal, Buddha was a spiritual leader and teacher whose life serves as the foundation of the Buddhist religion. "Siddhartha Gautama" the renowned prince of Shakya Dynasty in Nepal was...

In Greek and Roman mythology, a rapacious monster described as having a woman's head and body and a bird's wings and claws or depicted as a bird of prey with a woman's face.

From some of the most well known gods like the Greek god Zeus and Norse Deity, Thor, to lesser known deities like the dragon or serpent like Sugaar from the Basque mythos. This video also features 3 interesting thunder gods from Japanese legends and a pai...

In this video we will tell the Japanese myth of the Bamboo Cutter. In it, a humble bamboo cutter finds a beautiful princess inside a bamboo stalk and adopts her. This child is Princess Kaguya, a wise celestial being.

Merlin is the archetypal wizard, Welsh and Celtic in origin but with connections across the water in Cornwall and middle Europe, and, of course, the Arthurian legends.