Folklore and Mythology

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Ears have a special significance in cultures around the world. Here's what it might mean if your left ear is ringing.

Accounts of fiery, winged serpents were once considered authentic because they came from famous leaders and researchers.

June's full moon has long been seen as a time of sweetness and abundance. Here's why it's called the Strawberry Moon, and how to harness the energy of the season.

These seven figures in history may now be known as visionaries and thinkers, but in their time were all thought to practice witchcraft.

From gigantic bonfires to Midsommar, here are 11 summer solstice celebrations that take place everywhere from Sweden to Mexico.

Throughout history, powerful and eccentric individuals have been suspected or persecuted for vampirism. Here are some of them.

A proposed Ohio bill could name the Loveland Frogman the state’s official cryptid. Here’s how the four-foot amphibious legend grew from local sighting to cultural icon.

Did Nikola Tesla really believe that the numbers three, six, and nine held the key to the universe?

The evil eye dates back thousands of years. In many places, it maintains its hold today. Learn more about where the evil eeye comes from and how to combat its effects here.

Rumors about accidentally eating eight spiders a year have spread for decades, but are they true?

From a boy who claimed he remembered life as a World War II pilot to a girl who said she remembered the man who was her husband in her past life, these stories have mystified generations.

Folklore, literature, and archaeology all play into why leprechauns are often pictured with pots of gold.

Artists and storytellers tend to seek out inspiration, frequently latching on to a person or idea as their muse. But who were the original Muses, the Greek Goddesses responsible for art and education?