Vain Cassiopeia, Queen of the Sky
Meet Cassiopeia, the arrogant queen sentenced to spend half of each year upside down in the sky for her vanity. Learn more!
mythology
The Legend of Why Leaves Turn Red: A Weather Folklore
Learn what the Algonquin tribes believed was the cause behind the changing colors of fall.
The Rain Dragon: A Weather Folklore
In ancient China, it was once believed that a dragon controlled the rain.
Pegasus: The Legendary Winged Horse
Of all the constellations recognized in the night sky, Pegasus is, perhaps, the one that most captures the imagination, from ancient times all the way to the present day. Learn more!
August Flower Lore: Gladiolus and Poppy
Learn all about the history and folklore attached to the gladiolus, August’s official flower.
Cygnus: The Celestial Swan
Cygnus is a swan-shaped constellation passed on to us from the ancient Greeks. Learn more!
The Earth on Fire: Weather Folklore
The ancient Greeks created an elaborate myth to explain heat waves and droughts. Learn more!
The Mighty Hercules
Perhaps the most storied hero in Greek mythology, Hercules rules the night sky each summer.
Daughter of the Wind: Tornado Weather Folklore
The Seneca Tribe once believed tornadoes were actually an evil spirit named Dagwanoenyent. Learn more!
