Not only did J.K. Rowling's iconic seven-book series get a whole generation of kids reading, but it snuck in some ancient ...

Some animals have inspired mythical creatures, such as the stories of manatees mistaken for mermaids by early sailors. Other animals have looks or behaviours that wouldn't appear out of place in myths ...

After a senior coworker assaults Hera, her dream job becomes a living nightmare as she tries to keep her career together while being tormented at work, at home, and in her dreams by a mysterious tree ...

The stone head of Medusa, a mythical creature fabled in Greek lore for having hair made of snakes and turning all who gazed on her into stone, has been found during an archeological dig in southern ...

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc. These mythical beings may have roots in actual animals like manatees, giant ...