I desired dragons with a profound desire,” fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien once said about his childhood imagination, ...

Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

Ever wonder if all those legendary monsters from ancient myths were based on something real? Surprise! Some of the world’s most famous mythical creatures were actually inspired by totally normal ...

Here are some mythical creatures that may have existed: Unicorn horn, misidentified narwhal tusks, were sought after in the ...

Now researchers argue the mighty hafgufa, and similar sea monsters described by the ancients, were not mythical creatures but rather ... The link to ancient legends was forged by John McCarthy ...

The giant wolves most famous as “Game of Thrones” characters used to roam North America but went extinct about 10,000 years ...

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If it’s April 9, then it’s time to celebrate National Unicorn Day. This unique holiday is a whimsical tribute to many ...