Context and Background: Amphirho, a lesser-known figure from Greek mythology, symbolizes the profound spiritual and natural role of water. Although she appears only briefly in Hesiod’s Theogony, her name...
Context and Background: In the aftermath of Julius Caesar’s assassination, Rome plunged into chaos, desperate for stability and order. Emerging victorious from civil war, Augustus sought not only political...
Context and Background: This fictional retelling is inspired by the myth of the sirens from Pulau Dayang Bunting, a small island off the coast of Langkawi, Malaysia. Traditionally, these...
Context and Background: This dramatized tale draws upon Celtic and English folklore, specifically focusing on the mysterious figure of the púca—a shapeshifting trickster spirit...
Name: Karasaw
Type: Spirit / Supernatural Entity
Origin: Philippine Mythology (Isneg Tribe, Luzon)
Overview:
The Karasaw is a malevolent spirit, feared for its dark role as a snatcher...
Context and Background: In the traditional telling of the Danaides myth, Danaus commands his fifty daughters to kill their husbands, the fifty sons of...
Context and Background: Thjodvarta, a lesser-known handmaiden in Norse mythology, is connected to the goddess Menglöð, who governs health and healing. The Norse pantheon...
Context and Background: In this thought-provoking and chilling interview, we delve into the realm of Japanese folklore, engaging with Yūrei, a spirit trapped between...