July is the start of many summer events that prompted a wave of weather folklore sayings. See the list!

Learn about the folklore and legends behind larkspur, July's official birth flower.

Birth flowers are similar in lore to birthstones for each month of the year. They too are related to various characteristics, legends, and lore. There is a whole sub-category of etiquette surrounding which flowers are appropriate to give at what times, and to whom. The unending rules surrounding something so simple as a flower can

The Seneca Tribe once believed tornadoes were actually an evil spirit named Dagwanoenyent. Learn more!

In Norse mythology, thunderstorms were believed to be caused by the god Thor riding into battle. Learn more!

Much like a "badger summer"—a period of unseasonable warmth in the middle of autumn—periods of cold snaps during springtime have a name. Learn more about these "Little Winters."

The ancient Greeks believed there were four wind gods — one representing each cardinal direction — each with a personality of his own. Learn more.

Before we knew what caused the cycle of seasons, the ancient Greeks had their own explanation. Learn more!

Before we knew about hypothermia, the ancient Japanese blamed an evil snow woman spirit. Learn more!

Will it snow? Here are some signs from nature you may want to look for.