Mythology, History, and Interesting Facts
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
Imagine walking across the Arctic sea ice when you hear a strange humming sound beneath your feet. Somewhere below the frozen surface, something is waiting. In Inuit folklore, that something might be a qallupilluk, a mysterious water-dwelling creature said to carry unsuspecting children away beneath the ice. Known collectively as the qallupilluit, these frightening beings … Read more
The Riddle of the Sphinx is one of the most famous puzzles in Greek mythology. A monstrous Sphinx had settled near the city of Thebes, where she challenged people to answer a riddle. Those who failed were killed, and nobody seemed capable of giving her the answer. Then Oedipus arrived. He correctly realised that the … 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
The Taraxippus is one of the more obscure creatures in Greek mythology. It is a ghostly creature that was believed to haunt equine species and was the cause of many an upended horse-back soldier in ancient Greece. But what exactly is a Taraxippus? What does it look like, and where do they come from? Read … Read more