Its head is that of a man with a long beard, but it’s body is that of a mighty lion. The mighty Manticore has a scorpion tail that stretches out behind it.
The Blemmyae, also known as the Headless Chest-Faced Men, are fascinating creatures deeply rooted in ancient Greek and Roman mythology. These enigmatic beings are […]
In Greek mythology, satyrs are fascinating and complex creatures with a rich history and a range of characteristics that distinguish them from other mythical […]
Xian, in Chinese Daoism, an immortal who has achieved divinity through devotion to Daoist practices and teachings. The Ba Xian, or Eight Immortals, are […]
The Inch-High child fancying himself a miniture samurai, Issun-Bōshi is given a sewing needle for a sword, a soup bowl for a boat, and chopsticks for oars.
In the Crab and the Monkey, a monkey kills a crab, and is later killed in revenge by the crab’s offspring. Retributive justice is the theme of the story.
Shitakiri Suzume, also known as “The Tongue-Cut Sparrow,” is a popular Japanese folktale that has been passed down through generations. It tells the […]
The Twelve Labours of Heracles are a series of episodes concerning a penance carried out by Heracles, the greatest of the Greek heroes, whose name was later […]
The story of the Fall of Icarus is one of those legends of Greek mythology that fascinates audiences especially because of the character’s desire to go beyond […]
The Origin of the Hero Theseus The story of Theseus and the Minotaur has become legend, but the Athenian Hero had a troubled beggining. Aegeus, king of […]
The story of Apollo and Cassandra is a tragic tale from Greek mythology that revolves around a powerful god and a mortal woman gifted with foresight. It […]