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The Phoenix Across Cultures: From the Egyptian Bennu to the Chinese Fenghuang
Few creatures in human imagination shine as brightly as the phoenix. A bird of fire, a symbol of immortality, a being that dies in flames...
Oct 105 min read


The Vampire Epidemic of 18th-Century Europe: Fear, Folklore, and the Digging of Graves
When Europe Feared the Dead In the early 1700s, Europe found itself haunted by an unexpected terror. It was not the looming wars with...
Oct 66 min read


The Slavic Zmey: Dragons of Eastern Europe
Across Europe, dragons have long symbolized chaos, destruction, and otherworldly power. Yet in Slavic folklore , dragons — known as Zmey...
Sep 194 min read


The Folklore of Mirrors: Portals, Omens of Death, and Vampire Lore
Few everyday objects carry as much mystery as the mirror. For most of us, it is a simple tool — a sheet of glass that reflects our image...
Sep 15 min read


Who Was the First Vampire? From Ancient Myths to Modern Legends
The vampire has become one of the most enduring figures in folklore and popular culture. With pale skin, sharp fangs, and an insatiable...
Sep 15 min read


Shadows of Desire Across Cultures: The Zburător, the Incubus, the Mara, and the Djinn
Dreams, Desire, and the Supernatural Every culture has tried to explain the mysteries of love, longing, and the unsettling pull of...
Aug 278 min read
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