Mythos

One of Humanity's steadfast companions, horses can be found all around the world and, therefore, so do their myths.

Some legends are told gain and again, appearing around the world in different forms. One such story is Beauty and the Beast.

According to Greek myth, many plants were once human - run afoul of a god's temper, or pity. We take a look at some of these unlucky people.

Each country has their mythical monsters, and this week we take a look at some of the terrifying creatures from Japanese legend.

Dying and then living again, the Phoenix is an important symbol of rebirth and renewal that remains popular in cultures around the world .

This week we taking a look at some of the different fairies, spirits and gods thought to have protected households around the world.

Loki the Trickster is one of the more famous deities in the Norse Pantheon, we take a look at the myths and history of this iconic figure.

For centuries, tales of the Kraken have been frighten sailors. But where did these myths come from? And is there any truth to the myth?

Trickster gods are key figures in mythology and appear in myths around the globe. We take a look at a few such gods, from African myth.

They may not be throwing thunderbolts, and sending storms, but the minor gods of Greco-Roman myth had their own (very odd) parts to play.

Noah was not the only one to escape a flood and many cultures have tales of heroes escaping flooding - but where do these legends come from?

Phoenixes to Persephone - in honour of Easter, we've taken a look at different resurrection myths from around the world.

There are many tales of mythical mountain, where gods, monsters and magical creatures were thought to dwell. Here we have just a few:

Corvids, a genus of birds found across the world, play a significant role in mythology - where they are often painted as villainous

Part two, of A Brief Account of Life with Dragons explores the history of the East Asian dragon, and how it differs across the continent.

One of history’s most iconic mythological creatures is, of course, the dragon. Seen in cultures all around the world.

New Year's is one of the world's oldest celebrations and naturally comes with hundreds of rich traditions, based on myths and legends.

The idea of Djinn, or Genies, as magical, wish-granting spirits is one that Disney has popularised, but the actual mythology is far older.

Rainbows, glitter, wings and magic - all the staples of the modern unicorn. But where did the myth come from? And how has it changed?

Humans have always been dependant on water. And equally we have always been vulnerable to it, both in reality and in myth.