Urban legends are often an important part of folklore in any given culture. Almost everyone in the world can recall an urban legend they have heard, whether it be from their own culture or another. Urban legends typically have some … Continue reading Eerie Urban Legends From Around the World and Their Origins
How society interprets the effects of the full Moon is an overview of twelve Moon Signs that society has adopted as a way of life by believing predictions of Astrology. In the present era, society is largely influenced by the … Continue reading How Society Interprets the Effects of a Full Moon on Culture
Legends about the water – and what lies beneath its murky surface – have existed for as long as humans have had stories to tell. From monsters to mermaids, cultural beliefs in water-borne creatures have revealed themselves in art, culture, … Continue reading Under the Sea: Myths and Legends About the Ocean and its Creatures
These famous beasts of the night have been a staple of horror for centuries. Both the film and the gaming industry have capitalised on the use of these shapeshifting creatures as terrifying, bloodthirsty beasts. But, where did they come from? … Continue reading Mythology: Learn About the Legends & Origins of the Werewolf
Why are Wives’ Tales Told? Many cultures have stories that pass down through generations for different reasons. Although some are just for fun, others are more informative. Many wives ‘ tales are based on experiences and lessons the other generations … Continue reading Significance of Wives’ Tales: Nail Cutting at Night around Asia
Throughout time and no matter where we live, the moon always shines in the sky at night. On every continent, the moon lights up the night sky and connects us to the rest of the world, no matter how far … Continue reading A Study of the Moon’s Prominence in Mythology Across the World
African Goddesses and West African societies is an exploration of African religion for the sake of understanding what African Goddesses are and how Western African societies relate to them. In this post I explore the existence of African Goddesses, which … Continue reading The Mythical Origins of the African Goddesses in West African Societies
Mount Everest Mount Everest is also known as Chomolungma, although spelled as Qomolangma. Qomolangma is the local Tibetan name for what we know as Mount Everest. It means “Goddess Mother of the World”, which is a bit similar to the … Continue reading Debunking the Myths About Mount Everest
Tales of mythological creatures have captivated our imaginations for years. It’s since childhood our grandparents have shared stories about legendary animals, mythical monsters, and other amazing mythical creatures, isn’t it? There are innumerable of these mythological creatures. Some of these … Continue reading Popular Mythological Creatures of Folklore and Fairytales