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The Dark Origins of Mermaids and Other Mysterious Folk Lore
The lore of mermaids today is greatly influenced by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid. In that fairy tale, which has undergone numerous adaptations since its publication in 1837, mermaids are benign…
American History
Forgotten Folklore & Legends That Are Downright Bizarre
Folklore from around the world is full of fascinating but lesser known nuggets. Take Saint Nicholas, the key figure upon…
Ancient History
Hollywood Has Nothing on the Insanity of the Real Greek Myths
Ancient Greek mythology as depicted by Hollywood often departs from the original source material. That is understandable since studios want…
Ancient History
Truly Intense Vengeance Stories From Greek Mythology
Divine vengeance is liberally sprinkled throughout Ancient Greek mythology. The Greek gods often come across as vindictive lot who do…