Category: Mythology/Folklore
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10 End Of World Predictions That Never Happened
Middle Of 1st Century AD There was a belief that the end of the world would come in the Middle of 1st Century AD. Yes, people have been thinking that the end is near, for a very long time. This particular prediction arose around 60 years after the “death” of Jesus. The writings in the […]
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7 More Yokai that are Made Into Pokemon
The Pokemon are usually based from existing things. It may be real life plants and animals, folklore, beliefs and even inanimate objects. This article will talk about the Pokemon that are based on Yokai aka Japanese Folklore Creatures. So we might be able to call them Pokemon Yokai or Yokai Pokemon? Maybe… 7. Exeggutor / […]
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7 Japanese Folklore Monsters used in Pokémon
Pokemon are based on a lot of things. Some are even based on folklore monsters. So, here are 7 Japanese folklore creatures pokemon creators were inspired by. 7. ムウマ Muuma (Misdreavus) The Muuma is just a small pokemon that is a flying head. According to the pokedex it ‘loves to sneak up on […]
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Glooskap and Malsum in Native American Mythology
How it all started With most twins or siblings in mythologies, we could always assume that one is evil and the other one is good. The same can be said between Glooskap and Malsum from the Wabanaki Native American Mythology. Here is one of the many stories of them: Before the earth is how it […]
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Ahriman and Ahura Mazda in Zoroastrian Mythology
Who were Ahriman and Ahura Mazda? Ahriman and Ahura Mazda, they are gods in the Zoroastrian Mythology from Persia and they are twin brothers. In stories like this, when there is good, there would always be evil. Thus Ahriman was the evil one, he was the force behind anger, greed, envy and other negative emotions […]
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5 Creepy Creatures in Filipino Folklore
The Philippines have a lot of folklore and mythology. They include creepy creatures as well. In Filipino Folklore, creatures there are many creatures that exists out of your imagination. Some are dangerous while some just wants to live their own lives. Here are 5 of these creatures that you’d definitely not want to meet. 5. […]
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5 Native American Folklore Creatures
The Native American beliefs has a lot of mystical spirits, folklore and even weird creatures. This post will be talking about the different Native American folklore creatures that have been talked about from generation to generation. Enjoy~
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Apollo and Artemis in Greek Mythology
The story of Apollo and Artemis from Greek Mythology Apollo and Artemis are 2 of the many children of Zeus. Apollo, who was the favourite son of Zeus was the God of the Sun and Music. Artemis was the Goddess of the Hunt and Moon. But before they became a God and Goddess,
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7 Ways to Become Immortal (Supposedly)
Stories and legends tells the tale of people achieving immortality. That is whether they liked it or not. Here are 7 instances on how to become immortal according to old myths and legends. Because who knows, maybe just maybe, you could do it too.
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5 Weird Creatures in Japanese Folklore
Yokai are creatures talked about in Japanese folklore. Weird creatures that goes beyond normal thinking. We’ll talk about the mokumokuren, nurikabe, akateko, kamaitachi and ittan momen.
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5 Rain Yokai in Japanese Folklore
Yokai are folklore creatures from Japan. Creatures that are weird, creepy, dangerous or even funny. Japan has a collection of Yokai as they really do like their scary stories especially during summer. But here are 5 out of many that comes out especially during rainfall.