The Japanese once believed the wind was controlled by a monster named Fūjin. Learn more!

Mother Earth is a common figure in the mythology of many ancient cultures. The Greeks called her Gaia. Learn more!

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

With all the technology we have access to at our fingertips, do we really still need folklore in our everyday lives?

The ancient Greeks believed a hundred-handed monster was behind hurricanes. Learn more!

The ancient Greeks believed the Sun traveled across the sky in a flaming chariot pulled by four fiery, winged horses. Learn more!

Learn what the Algonquin tribes believed was the cause behind the changing colors of fall.

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What does fog in August have to do with snow? Check out some fascinating weather lore that is not only whimsical but also wise.