Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
Welsh mythology is home to many interesting folk tales and mythical creatures. Some of the most notable examples include the Coraniaid, demons who were slain by Llud and Llefelys, and Afanc, a lake-dwelling monster that has been described in multiple forms. One of the lesser known creatures in Welsh mythology is Ceffyl Dŵr, a mythical … Read more
In the East of England, in the county of Cambridgeshire, a peculiar tale exists of a half-dog, half-monkey creature known as the Shug Monkey. Situated in south-east of Cambridge and north-west Haverhill, this weird creature has had a number of sightings over the years. But exactly what is the Shug Monkey? Read on to find … Read more
Imagine calling into the Arctic wilderness for help, only to find an enormous wolf answering your plea. Worse still, it wraps its tail around you and throws you to the ground. This is one of the stranger encounters with Amarok, a formidable wolf-like being found in Inuit storytelling. Sometimes called Amaroq, the creature appears in … Read more
The word ‘satyr’ is often encountered in modern interpretations of mythology and fantasy media, but not many know about the history of the creature. So, what is a satyr? Read on to find out. Related: What are the Aeternae? What is a Satyr? A satyr is a male nature spirit in Greek mythology that is … Read more
The Aeternae are among the most obscure creatures associated with Greek legend. According to a story repeated in modern mythology books, Alexander the Great encountered the creatures while campaigning in India. The Aeternae supposedly possessed fearsome, saw-like antlers on their heads, which they used to kill and wound Alexander’s soldiers. There is just one problem. … Read more
The Oozlum Bird is a mythical creature found in British and Australian folklore that is said to display ridiculous behaviour, according to the Oxford English Dictionary. Indeed, it is perhaps best known to British audiences for being at the centre of the Carry On Up the Jungle film of 1970, where it is said to … Read more
Odin is perhaps the most widely revered god in Norse mythology, with many tales and surviving texts alluding to his incredible wisdom, knowledge, and battle prowess. By Odin, many gods were born, among the most notable being Thor and Baldr, but he also had a whole host of other companions, many of them in animal … Read more
In Greek mythology, Pasiphae was the daughter of the personification of the Sun, Helios. Pasiphae was immortal, and as a queen of Crete, but she is perhaps best known for her relationship with a bull, and for being the mother of the mythical creature, the Minotuar. Read on to learn about Pasiphae and the bull. … Read more
Cretan mythology is rich in fascinating lore and legends. The island of Crete has a vast history, which has its roots in the ancient civilization known as the Minoan civilization. The Minoans were prevalent on the island between circa 3000 BCE and 1450 BCE. Cretan mythology and the Minoan civilization were an integral precursor to … Read more
Keeping on with the theme of Aboriginal mythology and bat deities from the past few weeks (read about Balayang and Camazotz), today we’re going to look at the trickster bat god Tjinimin, who is a prominent figure in Australian Aboriginal mythology. Read on to learn more about Tjinimin. Who is Tjinimin? According to Aborignal folklore, … Read more