Zeus, Overlord of Olympus
Zeus (Jupiter, Jove) was the king of earth and air, yet himself not fully free from the power of what
Category: Mythology
The Devious Dragon of Romanian Folklore
BY HANNAH HORN In the books of mythology, the Romanian Balaur is an enticing creature. The Balaur resides among the
The Lorelei (Loreley), A Siren of German Folklore
BY HANNAH HORN Lorelei is an enormous rocky cliff that resides about 433 feet above water level in Germany, located
Giant Sea Serpent of Scottish Gaelic Folklore: Cirein-Croin
One of the most terrifying monsters in Scottish Gaelic folklore happens to be the odd Ceirean (cirein-cròin or cionarian-cro), a
Beware of The Irish Pooka!
BY HANNAH HORN Always out and about after dusk, the Pooka (phouka, púca, púka) is a well-known mountain and hill
Legends of The Tombs of Ireland
Ireland is a magical place full of megalithic tombs. Some say that these tombs were probably built before the arrival
Gaelic Storytelling Through Song & Dance
BY MELISSA RENAY Gaelic culture and traditions are imbued with marvelous tales and legends dating back thousands of years. These
Enchanting Folklore of Iberia: Fairies & Dragons, Oh My!
Galician, Asturian, and Portuguese fairy tales include fascinating supernatural beings called “Moura Encantada” or “Enchanted Moura.” According to folkloric legends,
Beware of Krampus, The Holiday Devil
If you thought the Yule Trolls of Iceland were terrifying, meet Krampus. He is pretty much the exact opposite of
Iceland’s Yule Lads, a celebration of Icelandic folklore
Here in North America, children are visited by jolly ole’ Santa Claus, who rewards them for their good behavior by
