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Ancient Greece
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...
Ancient Greece
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...
Ancient Greece
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...