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Gemini is the northernmost of all the zodiac constellations, and it actually resembles the “twins” it represents, with its two brightest stars marking their heads and its fainter stars outlining their bodies. It is the …

A complex system of myths that have endured over time characterize and define Japan, a country with a rich cultural mix that brings the Tanuki legend to life . Origin of Tanuki His personality is …

The mythology of Southeast Asia is rich in cultural diversity because it is an area made up of 11 countries, namely Burma, Brunei, Cambodia, the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, East Timor, and Vietnam, …

Atlantis, a mysterious and vanished world. Throughout countless generations, cultures have idealized the lost civilization of Atlantis, the lost world of leaders and great minds that was brought to its knees by its own greed. …

A phoenix in Greek mythology was a bird that could live for a long time and could also regenerate or be reborn from the ashes of its predecessor. Some sources say that the phoenix simply …

Inca mythology is the historical evolution of a society that spans the Andes mountain range in South America, currently comprising the countries of Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina, with the exception of Venezuela, …

The bogeyman, or bogey, as he is also known, is a mythical monster whose impact can be traced around the world. Like the mythological character Volva, one of the earliest references to this legendary creature …

Witchcraft is the practice of magic and sorcery to positively or negatively influence a situation or person, which over time has had an influence on Greek, Buddhist, and Hindu mythology. Although stereotypical concepts of witches …

The Berserkers were an elite fighting group and a secret shamanic society. These men were said to gain their great strength and power through ritualistic practices that led them to live extreme lifestyles. The Berserkers …