More than simply a subject for modern fantasy, the Wild Hunt has a history that stretches back into Medieval Europe.
In Greek mythology, the realm of Hades is full of rivers, each representing different aspects of the afterlife.
In search of establishing new trade routes and colonies, the ancient Carthaginians dispatched Hanno on a voyage of exploration along the west coast of Africa.
A mythology rich in familial relations, the genealogy of the Greek pantheon is a fascinating aspect of ancient belief.
Hundreds of Greek myths have survived into the modern age. Don’t have time to read them all? Here are the 35 most famous you should know.
As the wife of Odin, Frigg is the most important Norse goddess. She represented wifely and matronly duties, plus she was a powerful seeress.
In Greek myth, the Telchines were simultaneously feared as malevolent wizards and respected as the artisans who forged weapons for the gods, before turning against them.
Who wrote the epic poem Beowulf, when, and why? What value does it have as a historical source for life in the Norse world during the pre-Viking Age?
