Myth
The Myth of Frau Perchta
Saint Nicholas, or Santa Claus, is a well-known Yuletide figure. However, over the years we have seen some of the more… unsavory characters come into the spotlight. Krampus was one of those characters from folklore who became wildly popular after his 2015 horror/comedy debut on the big screen. However, there are still other mythic stories, […]
MoreThe Myth of the Kappa
Imagine this: a winding river in Japan. The scenery is lovely, the day warm, and all of a sudden something near the water moves. It looks like a child, so you draw closer. But when it turns around you find yourself face to beak with a grinning kappa. Kappa are a type of water spirit […]
MoreThe Myth of the Phoenix
The concept of immortality has fascinated humanity for centuries. One of the greatest questions most religions seek to answer is what happens after. And indeed, what does happen after? Most religions believe in an afterlife — a heaven and hell; Tartarus and the Elysian Fields. But what about rebirth? What about reincarnation? Well, there was […]
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The Myth of Arachne
Imagine being amazing at something. Now imagine being known for it, for people celebrating your talent, even comparing it to the gods. Can you see it? Can you feel your pride building? Now picture the goddess you are compared to coming for you, and you are going toe-to-toe with her. And you win. Your prize? […]
MoreThe Myth of the Manticore
Imagine this: you are walking through a jungle with a group of people when something moves just at the corner of your vision. You turn to move, but it’s too late. The massive, reddish creature moves too fast for you to track as it leaps towards you, claws extended. You have just encountered a manticore. […]
MoreThe Myth of Cerberus
Imagine this: you are entering the underworld through the River Styx, and as you make your way towards the gates you see a three-headed dog guarding the entrance. He allows you to pass through, though you will never leave again. This is Cerberus, the three-headed watchdog who guards the gates of the Underworld. Cerberus was […]
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