The Aztecs of Central Mexico were a Mesoamerican culture that thrived during the post-classical period, from 1300 to 1521. Consisting of different ethnic groups, the Aztecs dominated large parts of Mesoamerica from the 14th to the 16th centuries. Different ethnic … Continue reading Anthropology: An Overview of the Aztec Civilization’s Cultural Legacy
Introduction You may be wondering what Greek mythology is. Wonder no more. Greek mythology is a set of stories about the gods, goddesses, heroes of the ancient Greeks. It was part of the religion ancient Greece. So you could say … Continue reading The Great Legends and Myths Behind Ancient Greek Mythology and Its Influence
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
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
Who is the goddess Ishtar? You’ve probably heard of the Greek goddess Aphrodite, most known for her role as the goddess of love and beauty. Not unlike her Roman parallel, Venus, Aphrodite has been included in many Western literary works, … Continue reading Legacy of Goddess Ishtar: The Aphrodite of Ancient Mesopotamia
Inhabiting Europe, North Africa and parts of Asia are a collection of ethnic groups collectively known as the Turkic people. According to research, the earliest Turkic people are descendants of agricultural communities from Northeast China. In the late 3rd millennium … Continue reading A Glimpse into the World of Turkic Mythology, Legends, and Beliefs
Throughout history, there have been occurrences where certain elements of a story have gone without an explanation. From mysterious phantom encounters to eerie coincidences in life, they all return to the purpose, which goes back to the total allure of … Continue reading Legend and Allure of the Beast of Gevaudan in Southern France
What do you associate cross-dressing with? Is it a man wearing a skirt? A drag performer? Is it Channing Tatum dressed as Beyonce? Cross-dressing is so prevalent in almost every culture around the world, but how much do we actually … Continue reading History of the Transformative World of Cross-Dressing
What is a Cryptid? The line between reality and folktale can often become murky. Stories of monsters that hide in the shadows often create their own reality – influencing people’s perceptions to ascribe unnatural explanations to things they think they … Continue reading The Most Famous Cryptids of North America