mythology
I Tracked America’s Cryptid Obsession, From Bigfoot to Sentient Pants
Says author J.W. Ocker, “The pursuit of cryptids is the pursuit of wonder. We’re hoping for something new.”
How Indian History and Mythology Celebrate Queer Love
Queer characters in Indian mythology are not restricted to tokenistic representations but are crucial in taking important narratives forward and even celebrating them.
Celebrated Vegan Chef Allegedly Objectified Women for Years, Used N-Word
Toronto chef Doug McNish also allegedly questioned if trans men are real men and dead-named an employee. He has since apologized for his 'insensitive and careless' comments and behaviour.
This Netflix Anime Series could be a Game Changer for Philippine Mythology
The adaptation of comic book Trese could teach the world – and Filipinos themselves – about the weird and wonderful complexities of Philippine mythology
The 'Beast of Gévaudan' Killed Hundreds in 18th Century France. What Was It?
Records from the time attributed hundreds of deaths to a mysterious beast creature that may have been a wolf, a lion, or something else entirely.
Wewe Gombel, the Child Kidnapper, Just Wants to Teach Families a Lesson
She'll take your children and hide them under her breasts—but only if you've been bad parents.
Can Indian Mythology Teach Us About Gender Identity?
Yes, if Devdutt Pattanaik is leading the conversation.
What to Do in a Killer Storm—and Why They're Sweeping North India This Year
“In our culture, storms are representative of Yamraj, the god of death.”
The Real Ancient Myth at the Heart of 'God of War'
In a game very much about beginnings and endings, the overpowering Norse myth about the end of the world rules all.
Imagining the Mahabharata’s Most Interesting Women
Where did they all disappear to after doing their part with babies and marriages and questioning their husbands?
Let Foehammer's Sludgy Doom Take You on a Voyage to Middle Earth
Stream the fantastical new album from these North Virginia doomhaulers, out now via Australopithecus Records.
Loneliness, The Open Road, And 'Where the Water Tastes Like Wine'
'Where the Water Tastes Like Wine' is a very pretty, often lonesome trek across a land of myths and tall tales.