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History of Mermaids and Their Origins in Ancient Greek Sirens

Mermaids, folkloric creatures with the head and upper body of a woman and lower body of a fish, appear in many cultures across the world. Many have traced the contemporary conception of a mermaid to the ancient Greek figure...

Unexpected Greek Roots in Slavic Folklore

Greek mythology has deeply impacted various cultures around the world, and its roots can surprisingly be seen in Slavic folklore and fairytales. Ancient heroes found their reflection in legends and fairy tales, and dangerous swamps and dense forests of Eastern...

The Sea Monsters of Ancient Greek Mythology

Ancient Greek mythology is full of a huge variety of monsters. Since the Greeks were a sea-faring nation, it is no wonder that they were fascinated by stories of monsters of the sea. In this article, we will take...