mythology

Scáthach, The Fearsome Fighting Queen Of Ancient Irish Lore

The mythic warrior who taught the legendary hero Cú Chulainn how to fight, Scáthach is one of the most fearsome figures in all of Irish mythology.

By William DeLong • Aug 25, 2024

Scáthach, The Fearsome Fighting Queen Of Ancient Irish Lore

The mythic warrior who taught the legendary hero Cú Chulainn how to fight, Scáthach is one of the most fearsome figures in all of Irish mythology.

By William DeLong • August 25, 2024

Untangling The Truth About The Skunk Ape, The Bigfoot Of Florida’s Swamps

Florida's Skunk Ape is a Bigfoot-like mythical creature said to inhabit the state's swamps and allegedly stands seven feet tall and weighs 500 pounds.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 24, 2024

Untangling The Truth About The Skunk Ape, The Bigfoot Of Florida’s Swamps

Florida's Skunk Ape is a Bigfoot-like mythical creature said to inhabit the state's swamps and allegedly stands seven feet tall and weighs 500 pounds.

By Mark Oliver • August 24, 2024

The Dover Demon And The Unsolved Mystery Behind It

Known as the Dover Demon, an eerie cryptid with glowing orange eyes and no mouth was allegedly spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in April 1977.

By William DeLong • Aug 23, 2024

The Dover Demon And The Unsolved Mystery Behind It

Known as the Dover Demon, an eerie cryptid with glowing orange eyes and no mouth was allegedly spotted in Dover, Massachusetts in April 1977.

By William DeLong • August 23, 2024

Meet The Mongolian Death Worm, The Cryptid Armed With Spikes, Venom, And Electric Shocks

For decades, cryptozoologists have searched for the Mongolian Death Worm, a five-foot monster with bright red skin that's said to slither through the desert.

By Natasha Ishak • Aug 22, 2024

Meet The Mongolian Death Worm, The Cryptid Armed With Spikes, Venom, And Electric Shocks

For decades, cryptozoologists have searched for the Mongolian Death Worm, a five-foot monster with bright red skin that's said to slither through the desert.

By Natasha Ishak • August 22, 2024

11 Astonishing Mythical Creatures From Legends And Folklore Throughout World History

The Wendigo of Native American lore, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, the Kraken said to terrorize the ocean — discover these and more of the most riveting mythical creatures.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 17, 2024

11 Astonishing Mythical Creatures From Legends And Folklore Throughout World History

The Wendigo of Native American lore, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, the Kraken said to terrorize the ocean — discover these and more of the most riveting mythical creatures.

By Mark Oliver • August 17, 2024

11 Urban Legends From The Darkest Depths Of Creepy Folklore

Discover some of history's scariest urban legends and creepiest modern myths, like Slender Man, Bloody Mary, Candyman, and the Jersey Devil.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 5, 2024

11 Urban Legends From The Darkest Depths Of Creepy Folklore

Discover some of history's scariest urban legends and creepiest modern myths, like Slender Man, Bloody Mary, Candyman, and the Jersey Devil.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 5, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • Jul 30, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Hades, The ‘Lord Of The Many Dead’ Who Ruled Over The Ancient Greek Underworld

Although Hades is sometimes viewed as a Satan figure today, he wasn't an evil god who condemned souls to eternal damnation but rather an overseer of the Greek Underworld who sometimes even let the deceased return to the land of the living.

By Morgan Dunn • July 30, 2024

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 24, 2024

Inside The Enduring Myth Of Excalibur, The Legendary Sword Of King Arthur

According to legend, the British ruler King Arthur wielded a powerful sword called Excalibur in battle — and the weapon may have had magical powers.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 24, 2024

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 22, 2024

The Story Of The Jackalope, The Legendary Rabbit With Antlers Said To Roam Wyoming

A jackrabbit with antelope horns, the jackalope has captivated the American West since it was allegedly discovered in the 1930s — but is this legendary creature actually real?

By Kaleena Fraga • July 22, 2024

The Durandal Sword, The Mythic Excalibur Of France, Has Vanished From Its Resting Place After Hundreds Of Years

The legendary sword from "The Song of Roland," Durandal was a popular tourist attraction in the French town of Rocamadour, where it supposedly sat in a stone for 1,300 years.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 8, 2024

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The Durandal Sword, The Mythic Excalibur Of France, Has Vanished From Its Resting Place After Hundreds Of Years

The legendary sword from "The Song of Roland," Durandal was a popular tourist attraction in the French town of Rocamadour, where it supposedly sat in a stone for 1,300 years.

By Austin Harvey • July 8, 2024