Stories are not merely entertainment but also narrate the history of people. They are a way to preserve the past and carry traditions forward. Myths embody the journey of people, wars, conquests and defeats and their cultural beliefs. A brief … Continue reading Exploring Serbian Culture Through Myths, Legends and Folklore
Through the media, we become aware of spirits, ghosts, and creatures beyond our understanding. We understand that these malevolent beings have a reason behind their actions, that they aren’t evil or good by nature, but are set in their current … Continue reading Spirits, Ghosts, and Creatures: Malevolence Within Countries
English folklore consists of all the myths and legends of England. This includes everything from mythical creatures, urban legends, and folktales originating from the English region. English folklore is heavily influenced by Pagan tradition. A significant number of figures, legends, … Continue reading Myths and Legends in English Folklore
You have seen bridges all around the world laden with love locks. Engraved with initials or messages to friends, family and loved ones, love locks remain a classic token of love even in the digital age. Adding love locks to … Continue reading The Truth Behind Romantic and Not-So-Romantic Love Locks Across the World
Humans have been sailing on the sea for eons. Those that have sailed have come back with stories about creatures roaming under the expanse of the seas. These stories about mythical monsters abound across cultures in places where people have … Continue reading Exploring the Sea Myths from Diverse Cultures Around the World
Love in real life is hard enough. The one in folklore either reflects that or draws some inspiration from that. Love and strife, love rendered with trials and tribulations, love – an infinity – and all the rest that stands … Continue reading Heer Ranjha: A Folk Love Story from Pakistan
In this article we will be exploring the world of nightmares and their causes in various mythologies and folklore. Almost every mythology around the world has some kind of explanation for the nightmares. Here, we will be looking at some … Continue reading The Origin of Nightmares and Sleep Paralysis in Mythologies Around the World
On average, humans sleep 8 hours a night, which translates to 229,961 hours in a lifetime, or more simply – a third of our lives. Sleep regenerates the body and the rest it provides preserves its vitality. It is enjoyable … Continue reading Sleep Monster Spirits, Legends, and Folklore from Around the World
For many years, the supernatural world and its forces have continued to fascinate and intrigue mankind. Known for its mystery and dark allure it bestows on us, we are left to question if we are truly alone. In this case, … Continue reading Conversions of the Charismatic Zombie in American Media