Forsythia in full bloom are a welcome sight after a long winter. But do those yellow flowers mean snow is on the way? See the history and folklore surrounding these harbingers of spring.

Folklore says these animals are the ones to observe closely!

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

The ancient Greeks believed the seasons were each ruled by a different goddess. Learn about Xarpo, the lady of Autumn.

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

Norse mythology had its own explanation for why winter is so dark. Learn more!

Will-o-the-wisps are spooky floating lights believed to lead unwary travelers to their doom. Learn more!

In ancient China, it was once believed that a dragon controlled the rain.

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