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Legends & Folklore

Legends & Folklore

Explore legends and folklore and find answers to questions you’ve always had about old wives tales and hoaxes. Want to get the dirt on an urban legend that’s been passed around lately? How about getting to the bottom of the latest e-mail scams and Internet spoofs? eHow’s got answers for you. Superstitious? Separate truth from fiction with helpful tips from eHow’s legends and folklore experts. Find the truth behind netlore and other web-based rumors and gossip, too.

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  • When Did Poseidon Die?

    Poseidon was a god in Greek mythology who ruled the realm of the sea. In Roman mythology, Poseidon is called Neptune, but the characteristics are the same.

  • Why is the Dead Sea So Salty?

    The Dead Sea was discovered by the Israelis sometime around 323 B.C. Located in the Judean Desert area, the Dead Sea is between Jordan and Israel. The weather here is typically sunny and dry...

  • Greek Myths: Poseidon

    Poseidon was god of the sea in Greek mythology, ruling over both the oceans and the creatures within it. He also controlled many natural phenomenon associated with the sea--such as hurricanes and...

  • The Mythology of Poseidon

    Poseidon was a senior god in the pantheon of Greek deities, brother to Zeus the king of the gods and Hades the god of the dead. He ruled over the seas and oceans, as well as the fish and other...

  • What Were Poseidon's Powers?

    Poseidon was the ancient Greek god of the sea.

  • About the Legend of Atlantis

    The legend of Atlantis has been the subject of debate for centuries. First mentioned in the teaching of Plato, Atlantis was portrayed as a highly advanced super society that existed either on an...

  • How Did Atlantis Disappear?

    The disappearance of the lost city of Atlantis has remained a popular legend since 360 B.C., when Plato first wrote about it. Although some people consider the disappearance of the island or...

  • Proof of Atlantis Existing

    The lost city of Atlantis is a story that has been debated for decades. Speculations range from a super-human civilization with untold technology, to a mere fable. Whether Atlantis is fact or...

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