No ghost story has been told, retold, reworked, and reinterpreted in Mexico and the rest of the Spanish-speaking Americas as that of La Llorona. La …
Ghost and Demon Stories From Around the World
Every culture throughout history has had tales of terrifying ghosts and monsters to keep them up at night.
Terrifying tales of hauntings, ghosts, and specters were as popular amongst the ancients as they are today. From the epic poetry of Homer and Vergil …
The Edo Period (1615-1868) was a time of political unrest, blurring of class divisions, innovations in art and technology, and a cultural shift in …
Japanese yōkai have fascinated humanity for centuries, and they have recently made their way into anime and manga. This list explores some of the …
Tales of monsters, beasts and demons have haunted us for thousands of years. Here are 10 of the scariest mythological creatures from around the world.
According to ancient Egyptian belief and language, the world was populated by humans (rmT), the spirits of deceased humans (Ax or mwt), gods and …
The Valkyries were divine shieldmaidens in the service of Odin, the All-Father. They helped the leader of the gods choose the bravest fallen warriors …
Japan is well-known for having the world’s most famous sword, the Katana. However, there is one Katana blade that is shrouded in mystery, with …
Nessie, or the Loch Ness Monster, despite debunked sightings, faked photos, and negative scientific investigations, still has die-hard followers. …