Japanese mythology is rich with epic stories of adventure and serious philosophical musings. Learning about Japanese history and culture is also a good idea. Japanese mythology is made up of stories based on traditional folk beliefs, and it combines parts … Continue reading Legendary Characters and Popular Tales of Japanese Mythology
It is finally winter in the Northern Hemisphere. The temperatures are lower, the days are shorter, the trees are balder and the crops grow slower. Today, we are able to explain this change in season with science. However, the Ancient … Continue reading Ancient Greek Mythology: Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions in the world, with millions of followers all over the world. For well over 3,000 years, Hinduism through its mythology has been accumulating the sacred stories and heroic epics that make up the … Continue reading Fascinating Tales And Legendary Creatures in Hindu Mythology
Illustration of a fairy by C. E. Brock (public domain) Fairyology (Faerieology) The study of fairies Fairies have always been with us. From our earliest prehistoric origins, humanity as a species has always taken an interest in the unseen realm. Curiosity … Continue reading A Brief Introduction to Faeries and Folklore (Faerieology pt. I)
Since the beginning of time we have wondered about what is in the water. The sea, as we know, is full of mysteries, but so is the freshwater all around us. Rivers, lakes and swamps have many secrets of their … Continue reading Freshwater Creatures from Mythology and Folklore Around the World
Chinese mythology holds some of the most astonishing folklore. From the fearsome dragons with the ability to control the oceans and all creatures within, to the gods and goddesses who’ve created all of humanity. Today, we are going to dive … Continue reading Chinese Mythology: Exploring the Fascinating Stories of the Creation Deities
Pregnancy myths, old wives’ tales and superstitions play an important role within society whether we realise it or not. Cultures around the world have different superstitions about every topic in life, with pregnancy and babies always being popular subjects. Since … Continue reading Pregnancy Myths, Superstitions and Old Wives’ Tales From Around the World
Mythology is a genre of both oral and written literature. They are a collection of traditional stories belonging to a certain culture, often featuring stories of supernatural creatures, gods, kings, heroes, and more. They were developed by societies to explain … Continue reading Mythological Stories From Ancient Mesopotamia, the Cradle of Civilization
While Greek mythology has an abundance of gods and goddesses, none had the influence of the nine Muses. Revered by artists, they were the embodiments of literature, the arts and the sciences. They were nine beautiful women who, in the … Continue reading The Significance of Greek Muses in Ancient and Modern Times