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Humans aren’t the only ones who believe in superstitions

Superstitions can be defined as widely held, though unjustified, beliefs or notions giving a supernatural cause to the outcome of events. Many...

As examiner colleague Debbie McCusker points out, today (February 2nd) is the day that Punxsutawney Phil lets “us all know [whether] spring...

The Loch Ness Monster is one of those cryptids whose legend has reached epic proportions. While many people consider the story of the Loch Ness...

While they have similar names, Morgan le Fay should not be confused with the Morrígan, who were the Irish goddess of war and death in battle...

In folklore and mythology around the world, ravens have been given a very special place. They seem to be able to straddle worlds (whether it's...

Many people may only know the term "Valkyrie" because of the film with Tom Cruise, and the real life plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler ...

The Morrígan is something of an enigma withing Irish mythology. She is sometimes depicted as being a triple goddess (or triad), and...

Within some Western cultures, such as the United States and those within the British Commonwealth (such as in England, Canada and Australia), the...

Herne the hunter may be one of those bits of folklore that fans of William Shakespeare may be at least a passing knowledge of. Though, they would...

Baldur is a bit of a rarity in the Norse pantheon. The chief story about him revolves around his death, and him taking up residence in the...