From keyrings and clothing to rainbow-coloured candies, unicorns seem to pop up everywhere in daily life. Although the mythical creature has been part of the human imagination for thousands of years, ...

Across centuries and cultures, cats and dogs have carried powerful symbolic roles beyond companionship ...

If you’ve ever watched a werewolf movie, you already know the drill: someone yells “silver,” a weapon appears, and the ...

As people celebrate the beginning of the new Chinese lunar year, the Year of the Snake, what do snakes symbolize in mythology ...

Folklore refers to traditional beliefs, customs, art forms and stories of a particular culture or group that are often passed down through generations. Legends of folklore may also contain tales of ...

Archaeologists discovered a rock painting of an animal from at least 200 years ago in South Africa that may match with fossils found in the area. The art depicts a horned serpent that may be a ...

"Japanese folklore is teeming with transient beings that lurk in the shadows" — Indya Burke delves into the continued cultural relevance of the Yōkai.

When it comes to video games, Ancient Greek mythology is the gift that keeps on giving. Hades, Assassin’s Creed, God of War, Age of Mythology, Asterigos: ...

Scientists discovered 200-year-old rock art in South Africa depicting a tusked creature, possibly linked to the ancient horned serpent of San legend. The painting, dated before the first scientific ...