Legends & Folklore

The samurai were an ancient warrior class in Japan. They were segmented into clans and worked for feudal lords and the imperialist exploits of the Emperor. The samurai were highly motivated...

Several Native American tribes comprise the Caddo Nation that now lives in Oklahoma and Texas. They didn't have a writing to pass along knowledge, but had oral traditions and symbols. They used...

The tale of Atlantis has to be one of the most fascinating tales ever told. Throughout the ages, people have wondered if Atlantis was simply an imaginative story, or the remnants of an advanced...

Ghost pirate ship sightings have a long history among seafarers and sailors. Usually possessing common elements of glowing ships and frightful storms, people from all walks of life have...

The Bermuda Triangle is an enigma that continues to baffle and intrigue both the scientific community and laymen alike. The numerous ships and aircraft that have disappeared in the Bermuda...

The legend of the 332nd Fighter Group of the U.S. Army Air Corps is one of the great stories of American history. The service of the nearly 1,000 young African-American men who enlisted and...

Parents had to decide at an early age if they desired for their sons to become knights. They began by teaching their sons manners and loyalty. Once their sons reached the age of 7, they were...

"Double, double toil and trouble; Fire burn, and cauldron bubble." So say the three witches in William Shakespeare's "Macbeth," stirring up a brew that will have the power to...

The Caddo Indians, now united as the Caddo Nation, were a group of tribes associated with portions of Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Arkansas. Their corresponding belief in a strong work ethic...

Every era, country and person enjoys a different style of music, and this was no less true 250 years ago then it is today. Just as we have a variety of music now, so did the people in the colonial...

Not long after the Spanish had overthrown the cultures of the Incas in South America and the Aztecs in Mexico, the Spanish Crown began commissioning numerous expeditions to claim and settle the...

Throughout history, many gods and goddesses have been revered by the people of various cultures. Diana was a goddess worshiped by the Romans, but is also known in other cultures, and by many names.

Gaia means land or earth and fittingly. Gaia was the goddess of Earth in ancient classical mythology. She was the spiritual embodiment of the earth. Gaia was often referred to as the Mother of All...

For many years, it was believed that the long dead Karankawa Indians were some of the fiercest cannibals among the Native American tribes. But now, because of more recently found artifacts and...

What do Mathew McConaughey, Lance Armstrong and Usher all have in common (besides hot looks and sexy abs)? And where do Rene Zellweger, Beyonce and George W. Bush hang out when they take time off?...

Whales are the largest animals in the ocean, but they face the challenge of protecting their young from predators just like all species. Due to their size, there are very few animals that prey on...

Witches were persecuted throughout Europe for more than four centuries during the times of the Black Death and beyond. This was an important time in history when life and society were tumultuous...

The event known as the Chicken War of 1719 was not a war at all. It wasn't even what could be called a skirmish. It was an obscure event in an ongoing struggle for control by two great world...

It has come to that time of year again where many of us struggle with decisions on how to handle Halloween. There are many who stand by their convictions and choose not to indulge at all. And...

Fantasy stories are a particular literary genre that is enjoyed by people all over the world. Sometimes confused with science fiction, fantasy stories do share a few basic elements with other...

Nosferatu. Xiang-chi. Strigori. All words for one of the most famous creatures in legend: the vampire. While we have entertained the bloodthirsty immortals in movies, books and games, they have...

Palmistry is a form of fortune telling by examining the lines on a palm. At one time the practice was considered a science. But today many consider it a false science. Different meanings are...

Movies and Gothic novels have done a great disservice when it comes to appreciating the misunderstood "vampire."

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Whether it's their Night, their Dawn or their Day, the living dead are constantly haunting movies, books and the related media. The idea of the long-ago and recently departed rising up to eat us...

The Tom Brown Tracker Knife was invented by survivalist Tom Brown Jr. after a reporter asked him what the perfect survival knife was, to which Mr. Brown replied that until he invented one, the...

There are many ways that you can take a ghost tour in St. Augustine, Florida this Halloween. The “Ghost Tours of St. Augustine” offers the best of the best when it comes to exploring the hauntings...

I have amazed friends and family for years balancing eggs anytime of year, not just at the equinox. Now you can do it too!!

Pookas are mischievous, often malevolent creatures from Celtic folklore. Their species underwent character rehabilitation in America thanks to the popularity of Mary Chase's 1944 play, Harvey. The...

Between All Hallows Eve and Wintre Solstice, we of the Faery Realms go a-hunting. Before I came to live in the mortal world, my Hunts always took place over Avebury Stone Circle in England, where...

Black Friday is the mecca of shopping days. It is the single day of the year that all retailers hope to pull their books out of the “red” and into the black. It just so happens that...

Quite often we go through our lives totally unaware of exactly what we are doing, or why, and the meaning of life seems to be just to exist our daily lives and acquiring things that make our lives...

Bad luck is more than just a collection of bad luck superstitions. Having bad luck is usually due to making some poor choices. And yes, there are a few bad luck charms that can make things even...

Aphrodisiacs are generally based more on urban legend than scientific fact, but steeped in sexual mystery, lovers and hopefuls still experiment with recipes, foods and products in an effort to...

Many hoaxes have gone viral and are being emailed all over the world by well-meaning friends and family. If your inbox is being inundated with warnings that are worrying you, check them out to...

Face reading is an ancient practice that supposedly allows you to get a reliable estimate of people's personalities simply based on the structures of their faces. Acquiring the knowledge of the...

Ancient Celts performed the anamchara, or friendship ritual to formally acknowledge a bond of friendship. Anamchara means "soul friend" and the ritual recognizes the partnership of friends and the...

Colors are known to affect human perceptions and feelings. Colors affect mood and individual personalities. Color plays a powerful role in romantic attraction. When you feel as if you will never...

Zener cards, or ESP cards are used to test psychic ability and powers of extrasensory perception. Each Zener card is decorated with a geometric pattern. Related to paranormal powers is human...

Most witches that we will come into contact with these days are Wiccans, people who practice Wicca. Wicca is a religion just like the more common religions that we may be aware of. Trying to tell...

The characters that populate dreams may or may not remind the dreamer of a certain person or life situation. Analyzing dream characters helps unlock mysteries that surround human dreaming...

Good-luck charms mean something different to everybody. It all depends on what you find to be lucky. Some people carry around a lucky coin, some have angel figurines everywhere and others stay...

A rune amulet is an amulet that works hard to protect the person who is wearing it. Wearing a rune amulet surrounds you with the protection of not one, but four Gods. Touching the amulet when you...

Urban legends are both entertaining and interesting to study. Part of the fun comes from finding out the truth behind the urban legend (some aren't as embellished as you think!) It's also...

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I TATTOO is something that should have a special meaning to you & you alone. Who cares what others think. Half the world is going to think your a circus freek & the other half have tattoos...

Crystals are magical stones that can be used for a variety of purposes, from protection to connection with the spiritual. You can also use crystals for love divination by following a number of...

All the Leaders / Sports person have something common in them.....and that is why they excel in their field

Before children are born, parents wonder what they will look like, how tall they will be, what their personalities will be like and what they will be when they grow up. As soon as the baby is...

With the fantasy genre exploding with fantastic writers like J.K. Rowling, Anne McCaffrey, Tamora Pierce, Robin McKinley and Stephanie Meyers, people everywhere wonder how they do it. Teenagers...