Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
Persian mythology is rich with weird and wonderful creatures and monsters. Some of them, however, have a malevolent nature. Here are 5 of the scariest creatures from Persian mythology. RELATED: 5 terrifying female monsters from Greek mythology What are the scariest creatures in Persian mythology? 5. The Manticore The manticore is a ferocious creature whose … Read more
Greek mythology is home to some terrifying creatures, and Lamia is easily among the most frightening. Yet, the story of Lamia is an interesting one, and her backstory may offer a new perspective on the vicious, child-eating demon. Read on to learn all about Lamia. RELATED: Who is the Black Annis? Who is Lamia? Lamia … Read more
We recently wrote a bogeyman-esque mythical creature from Inuit mythology called the Qalupalik, but it is not the only monster that preys on misbehaving children. In English folklore, there is another bogeyman-like monster known as the Black Annis. This witch-like creature is believed to have preyed upon children for hundreds of years, eating their flesh … Read more
Greek mythology is home to some of the most horrific and terrifying beasts imaginable, and some of them stand out more than others. A lot of the more famous beasts tend to have a masculine form – such as the Minoutar, Cerberus, or Typhon – but there are plenty of scary female mythical creatures, too. … Read more
Inuit mythology is abrim with interesting tales and mysterious creatures, such as the Amarok Wolf and Mahaha the tickling demon. One noteworthy mythical creature in Inuit folklore is the Qallupilluit, which is often likened to the bogeyman. But what exactly is the Qallupilluit? Read on to learn all about it. MORE LIKE THIS: What are … Read more
In ancient Greece, it was said that the Sphinx was the main guard to the city of Thebes, and all travellers who wished to enter the city were required to solve one of the Sphinx’s riddles in order to be granted entry. But what is the riddle of the Sphinx? And who solved the riddle … Read more
Latvian mythology is as rich and diverse as they come, with its own gods, beings, concepts, and history. In this post we’ll delve into the history of Latvian folklore, and take a closer look at where it all began, what are the most famous stories, and how it is relevant in modern society. Read on … Read more
In Greek mythology, Medea is the grandchild of the sun god Helios and the daughter of King Aeëtes and Queen Idyia. She is perhaps best known as a key figure in the story of Jason and the Argonauts, in which she helps Jason in his quest to find the Golden Fleece. One other notorious aspect … Read more
Typhon is known as one of the deadliest monsters in Greek mythology, and his malevolent nature made him a feared creature to the citizens of ancient Greece. The giant serpentine beast is perhaps most widely known for his encounters with Zeus, and in this post we’re going to discover exactly how, why, and where Zeus … Read more
Angrboda is a regular feature in Norse myths, and she has an important role in the stories of some of the most well-known figures in the mythology. But who exactly is Angrboda? Who is her family, where does she live, and why is she associated with grief? Read on to learn all about Angrboda. MORE … Read more