Bhishma is portrayed as a steadfast warrior embodying duty and sacrifice in the Mahabharata. His complex actions during the Kurukshetra war, including a vow to not kill the Pandavas and his subtle …| Indrosphere
The Arikara were the first to find the maize. A young man went out hunting. He came to a high hill. Looking down a valley, he saw a buffalo bull near where two rivers joined. When the young man looked to see how he could kill the buffalo, he saw how beautiful the country was.… Read More »Legend of the Corn The post Legend of the Corn first appeared on American Folklore.| American Folklore
Durga, Inanna, and Ishtar represent powerful goddesses from different ancient cultures, symbolizing divine femininity through strength, protection, fertility, and war. Despite cultural differences,…| Indrosphere
When it comes to ancient Egyptian history, it can be incredibly hard to separate fact… The post Sesostris, the Mythical Pharaoh Who Invaded Europe appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Deep within the lush forests and secluded valleys of the Hawaiian Islands exists a fascinating… The post The Menehune: Hidden People of the Forests of Hawai’i appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
King Bran the Blessed, king of ravens is at the heart of Welsh mythology. How did he sacrifice himself for his country, and where does he lie today?| Historic Mysteries
Creevykeel Court Tomb is a cursed Neolithic site. Ghosts haunt its stones, said to be the resting place of giants, and strange lights have been seen at night.| Historic Mysteries
On medieval buildings in England, a strange face can be seen carved on walls. We call him the Green Man. But who was he originally, and why is he everywhere?| Historic Mysteries
Why do so many religions feature a myth where a god dies and is resurrected? Why does this god die, and what can their death tell us about what religion is?| Historic Mysteries
The key to early Hebrew history is that they were immigrants. They arrived in a… The post Canaanite Ba’al: Who Ruled in the Holy Land Before the Hebrew God? appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
According to reports, something lurks in the forests of Vermont. Is there a monster out there? And did this terror, known as “the Awful” inspire H.P. Lovecraft?| Historic Mysteries
In the secluded hills of 18th-century France, a monstrous terror lurked. Known as the Beast… The post Terrorizing 18th Century France: The Beast of Gévaudan (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Gnaeus Maricus Coriolanus is a hero of the early Roman Republic. So why is it that nothing was written about him until 200 years after he died?| Historic Mysteries
According to Catholic doctrine, good people get into heaven. So, where were the good people before Heaven, and Christianity, was a thing? They were in Limbo.| Historic Mysteries
Time and again, a similar theme emerges in the ancient and original religions of the… The post Dyeus: The Indo-European Sky God Who did it all First appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
How much of the Gospel narrative of Jesus’s life is generally agreed on as true? If you believe the Toledot Yeshu, Jesus is a very different figure indeed.| Historic Mysteries
In 1325, an ordinary bucket gained unprecedented notoriety as the alleged trigger for the War… The post War of the Bucket: How a Bucket Killed 2000 People (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The tales of King Arthur and his knights of the round table weave a rich… The post Sir Marrok: The Werewolf at the Court of King Arthur appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Have you heard the story of the angry deity and the flood? The one where… The post Sounds Familiar: Deucalion and the Greek Flood Myth appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
In all of Christianity no figure (except perhaps God or Satan) evokes as much fear… The post Apocalypse Now: The Antichrist Unraveled appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Did you know that according to local folklore Brittany in France has its very own… The post The Tale of Dahut and the Lost City of Ys appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Classical paintings throughout history hint at mysterious celestial phenomena, fueling speculation about unidentified flying objects… The post Do These Classical Paintings Contain UFOs? (Video) appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
Explorers back in the day were not always the most reliable of record keepers. Famously,… The post Monkeychains: When Explorers get Fanciful appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries
The are many monsters in the dark of the night which haunt us. It seems… The post The Body Horror of the Manananggal: Your Worst Nightmare appeared first on Historic Mysteries.| Historic Mysteries