Some mythical creatures from totally different parts of the world look similar, and we can't always explain this with cultures coming into contact. I'm not talking about Roman and Greek overlaps, but ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since we started telling stories, mythical creatures have fascinated and terrified humans with their ...

According to Japanese folklore, the Kappa is a monstrous creature that inhabits lakes and rivers. Occasionally, though, the demon will leave its watery lair and challenge humans to single combat. If ...

From Brothers Grimm to Neil Gaiman, folklore and mythology continues to be celebrated and enjoyed to this day. Because there is so much symbolism involved with each fantasy being, it’s time to discuss ...

Minoan Genii are mythological creatures influenced by Egyptian deities, showing how Bronze Age Mediterranean civilizations ...

From nine-tailed foxes and angels to gods and other magical beings, K-dramas have always loved the idea of the impossible becoming possible through love. With Netflix’s new K-drama No Tail to Tell, ...

Fantasy writer Rhianna Pratchett takes us across an enchanted British Isles to discover mythical creatures that lurk in all corners of the land. She finds out what they can tell us about our history, ...