mythology

What Is The Minotaur, The Bull-Headed Monster Of The Greek Labyrinth?

One of the most disturbing creatures of Greek mythology, the Minotaur stalked the Labyrinth and feasted on human flesh — until he was killed by Theseus.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2024

What Is The Minotaur, The Bull-Headed Monster Of The Greek Labyrinth?

One of the most disturbing creatures of Greek mythology, the Minotaur stalked the Labyrinth and feasted on human flesh — until he was killed by Theseus.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2024

The Fascinating Story Of Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent Deity Worshiped By The Aztecs

One of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon, Quetzalcoatl was associated with wind, wisdom, and agriculture and was believed to have invented the calendar, discovered maize, and even created humankind.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2024

The Fascinating Story Of Quetzalcoatl, The Feathered Serpent Deity Worshiped By The Aztecs

One of the most important gods in the Aztec pantheon, Quetzalcoatl was associated with wind, wisdom, and agriculture and was believed to have invented the calendar, discovered maize, and even created humankind.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of The Moon-Eyed People From Cherokee Legend

Is the legend of the Moon-Eyed people proof that Welsh explorers landed in America more than 300 years before Columbus?

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 9, 2024

Inside The Mystery Of The Moon-Eyed People From Cherokee Legend

Is the legend of the Moon-Eyed people proof that Welsh explorers landed in America more than 300 years before Columbus?

By Kaleena Fraga • April 9, 2024

The Legends Of The Morrígan, The Goddess Of Fate, War, And Death In Irish Folklore

Known as the “phantom queen” or the “queen of nightmares,” the Morrígan is said to be a fearsome shapeshifting goddess with the power to predict when warriors will die in combat.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 27, 2024

The Legends Of The Morrígan, The Goddess Of Fate, War, And Death In Irish Folklore

Known as the “phantom queen” or the “queen of nightmares,” the Morrígan is said to be a fearsome shapeshifting goddess with the power to predict when warriors will die in combat.

By Erin Kelly • February 27, 2024

Angrboda, The Norse ‘Mother Of Monsters’ Whose Children Were Destined To Cause The Apocalypse

When the giantess Angrboda bore three monstrous children with the trickster god Loki, Odin banished them, rightfully fearing they'd spark the doomsday event known as Ragnarök.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 24, 2024

Angrboda, The Norse ‘Mother Of Monsters’ Whose Children Were Destined To Cause The Apocalypse

When the giantess Angrboda bore three monstrous children with the trickster god Loki, Odin banished them, rightfully fearing they'd spark the doomsday event known as Ragnarök.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 24, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Gordian Knot And Alexander The Great’s Rise To Power

In Greek mythology, the Gordian knot was an unsolvable puzzle that was tied by King Midas and later sliced in half by Alexander the Great, foretelling his imminent takeover of western Asia.

By Morgan Dunn • Feb 7, 2024

Inside The Legend Of The Gordian Knot And Alexander The Great’s Rise To Power

In Greek mythology, the Gordian knot was an unsolvable puzzle that was tied by King Midas and later sliced in half by Alexander the Great, foretelling his imminent takeover of western Asia.

By Morgan Dunn • February 7, 2024

Meet Kokopelli, The Humpbacked, Flute-Playing Fertility God Of Pueblo Culture

A fun-loving fertility deity honored in multiple Southwestern Native American tribes, Kokopelli's image has recently been commodified to sell shirts, outdoor gear, and beer.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 6, 2024

Meet Kokopelli, The Humpbacked, Flute-Playing Fertility God Of Pueblo Culture

A fun-loving fertility deity honored in multiple Southwestern Native American tribes, Kokopelli's image has recently been commodified to sell shirts, outdoor gear, and beer.

By Austin Harvey • February 6, 2024

Was Atlantis Real? Inside The Myth Of The Lost City And The Intriguing Theories About Its Existence

First mentioned by Plato in Timaeus and Critias, the lost city of Atlantis later became a widely debated topic among historians. But is Atlantis real?

By Austin Harvey • Jan 30, 2024

Was Atlantis Real? Inside The Myth Of The Lost City And The Intriguing Theories About Its Existence

First mentioned by Plato in Timaeus and Critias, the lost city of Atlantis later became a widely debated topic among historians. But is Atlantis real?

By Austin Harvey • January 30, 2024

King Midas And His Golden Touch: The History Behind The Myth

King Midas of Phrygia is notorious in Greco-Roman legends for his greed and foolishness — and he may have been inspired by a real-life monarch.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 23, 2024

King Midas And His Golden Touch: The History Behind The Myth

King Midas of Phrygia is notorious in Greco-Roman legends for his greed and foolishness — and he may have been inspired by a real-life monarch.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 23, 2024

Hades And Persephone: The Disturbing Ancient Greek Legend Behind The Changing Of The Seasons

In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter was so distraught about the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades, the king of the Underworld, that she refused to perform her duties while Persephone wasn't by her side, causing the Earth to grow barren in the winter.

By Maggie Donahue • Jan 16, 2024

Hades And Persephone: The Disturbing Ancient Greek Legend Behind The Changing Of The Seasons

In Greek mythology, the goddess Demeter was so distraught about the abduction of her daughter Persephone by Hades, the king of the Underworld, that she refused to perform her duties while Persephone wasn't by her side, causing the Earth to grow barren in the winter.

By Maggie Donahue • January 16, 2024