Saschiz – Local legends of the giant’s fortress
Legend says that high atop a tree-covered hill near the village of Saschiz in Transylvania, there used to be a giant’s fortress that housed,...
Where do dragons come from?
It’s the year of the dragon as per the Chinese calendar and I find myself thinking about dragons in mythology. Having each year assigned...
What is yule and do we still celebrate it?
Thinking of Christmas most of us picture the jolly old man in red with a white beard and hair and not Yule. But what...
The dark history of chocolate
Chocolate is a very tasty treat most of us enjoy regularly, with a dark bloody past steeped in legends and myths surrounding it. As...
Legendary historic forts around the world
History had many conflicts that shattered empires and eradicated entire cultures and forts are still visible in many countries in ruin. All this fighting...
Creation myths
Creation myths have existed ever since humans became aware of their impending mortality and sought out meaning in their lives. Questioning where they came...
Summer solstice – magical celebration in multiple cultures
In the Northern hemisphere, hot summer months fast unfurl with sunny, warm days that drag on long into the night. The Sun is reluctant...
Valentine’s day – a holiday of love
Valentine’s day conjures up images of red roses, chocolate, and heart shapes on Valentine’s day card, and couples walking hand in hand. The modern...
Less-known English myths and legends
Some English myths and legends don’t become as popular as others and are forgotten to time or simply not told as often. English culture...
The cultural importance of forests
We may not think about them now, but the cultural importance of forests shaped philosophy and the human psyche since antiquity. A mountain pass...