mythology Archives

The Hurricane’s Hundred Horrible Hands: A Weather Folklore

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

Look up in the sky at night, and you may just see a raven.

No natural phenomenon captures the imagination quite like rainbows. Read about the myths and the facts behind these beautiful bands of light!

To the ancient Romans, winter was a real beast! Learn more!

Learn about the facts and folklore surrounding the constellation Cepheus.

Meet Andromeda, an unlucky princess punished for her mother’s vanity. Learn more!

Is Jack Frost nipping at your nose? If so, you might be interested in the origin of this enduring winter character. Learn more!

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

The full Moon has long been tied to one of our favorite monsters, the werewolf. Learn about the legend behind this creature.

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