The ocean has long been a point of fascination for the human race. From crossing the seas on rickety ships to diving to the deepest known depths just to see what’s swimming about, people have sought to conquer the dangers of the ocean in many ways. It makes …
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If you’ve heard of Sisyphus before, you may or may not recall that he supposedly cheated death. You probably remember him as the poor sap from Greek mythology who’s stuck rolling a boulder up a hill for all eternity. But how did he end up there? According …
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Many people have either heard of Greek gods such as Zeus, Aphrodite, and Poseidon or their Roman counterparts, Jupiter, Venus, and Neptune. They were exposed to these characters in school, as part of English or humanities courses that included literature based…
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Mythological monsters are present in the ancient stories of every culture found across the world. While plenty of people are familiar with European beasts like dragons and unicorns, few people in the United States know much about the legendary creatures of Sou…
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Gods and goddesses are typically depicted as being a mix of benevolent and destructive. Though myths and names vary from culture to culture, the power harnessed by deities is usually used in grand and awesome ways. However, this is not always the case. For as …
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In plenty of places around the planet, winter can be a cold and dark season. Whether it comes in the form of a snowstorm or endless days of frigid air, avoiding the touch of winter can be a challenge. It makes sense that there have been plenty of fascinating s…
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Contrary to what both Clash of the Titans films depict, the kraken does not come from Greek tales. Its origins lie in Norse mythology.
Some myths have their roots in historical fact. The Oracle of Delphi is a great example: priestesses speaking prophecy while h…
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The famous felines smash open trees with their heads to expose bees and raccoons, but this gives splintercats a poor disposition and constant headaches.
Throughout history, there have been countless tales of magnificent beasts and fearsome creatures lurking in …
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According to Hindu tales, Sharvara was one of two mythological dogs responsible for guarding the netherworld. Sharvara was the companion of the god Yama.
With so many species on the planet, it is interesting to think about how dogs became known as “man’s be…
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One of the more popular mythological beasts of the Middle East is the manticore. Dating back to Ancient Persia, the manticore is a beast with the head of a human, the body of a lion, and a tail made of either poisonous quills or a scorpion’s stinger.
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