Mythos

We dive back into the world of Percy Jackson as our heroes continue their adventure - and we take a look at Medusa, Echidna and the Chimera

We take a look at the fairy tale influences behind Naomi Novik’s enchanting, Rumpelstiltskin-inspired novel, Spinning Silver.

Vic was going to do it this time. He had first seen the selkies months ago and now he could almost feel warm fur beneath his fingers.

This week we take a look at the mythical inspiration behind the creatures that Tiffany Aching encounters in Terry Pratchett's Discworld.

this week we take a look at the surprisingly recent origins of the Tooth Fairy, and the long history of dental superstitions.

Cats have played a significant role in superstition and folklore around the world, appearing as both protectors and threats.

Perhaps the most well known vampire story, Dracula had a profound influence on the horror genre, and even on how vampires are viewed today.

“Life lives on life. This is the sense of the symbol of the Ouroboros, the serpent biting its tail." - J. Campbell

in this novel Pratchett asks the question 'what defines a person' as we meet his interpretation of a golem - creatures from Jewish folklore.

We continue our exploration of how European folklore inspired The Witcher as we delve into season two and the dreaded Baba Yaga.

“Once a Selkie finds its skin again, neither chains of steel nor chains of love can keep her from the sea.” ― John Lynch

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

Folklore and fairytales have long played a part in the fantasy genre. This week we take a look at their influence on Netflix's The Witcher.

One of the most popular types of mythical creature, is one made from the pieces of real animals. Mythos takes a look at hybrids of myth.

The modern myth, there are many today who fervently believe that we share our planet with cryptid creatures - yeti's, monsters and moth men.

We take a look at the folklore surrounding Father Christmas, and how it has evolved over the years.

“The hunger of a dragon is slow to wake, but hard to sate.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

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

“What do men know? Because they have seen no unicorns for a while does not mean we have all vanished." ― Peter S. Beagle

We take a look at the different iterations of 'The Little Mermaid' and the influence folklore played in Hans Christian Andersen's writing.