As a Potterhead, there’s nothing you can teach me about mythical creatures, magic, and fantasy. But it turns out the many ...

Mythical animals have fascinated cultures around the world for centuries. Surprisingly, some of these fantastical beasts were rooted in real creatures. Maori legends of the man-eating bird pouakai ...

Animals in mythology often carry deep symbolic meanings and appear as powerful figures across cultures. Snakes are widely seen as symbols of rebirth and healing, with protective or sacred roles in ...

Some people are so fascinated with mythical creatures that they create their own, either working from pure fantasy or by modifying real animals. In a newly published study, ...