If you’ve watched Vikings—the History Channel’s hit show that ran from 2013 to 2020—you know it’s way more than just sword fights, ship raids, and intense stares across longhouses.

I’m talking about the old school hot, scary creatures from Greek Mythology. According to the showrunner and series creator, Mollie Smith Metzler, the siren references run deep, giving us a ...

Strung across the North Atlantic, the 18 islands that form the Faroes are rich in folklore — this is a land where trolls lie ...

While most Legendary Pokémon are pretty loose in their ties to real-world mythology or religion, these four are quite clearly inspired by the four great gods of Hawaiian religion. Each has a 'shell' ...

Political intrigue, swoon-worthy romance, fierce heroes, mythical creatures—the books on this list have it all! But most notably, all of these stories were inspired by the legends and folktales that ...

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