"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since we started telling stories, mythical creatures have fascinated and terrified humans with their ...

Amongst the most enduring mythical creatures, which were present in so many ancient cultures, are the dragons. Appearing frequently in folklore and tales from China in the east to Europe in the west, ...

Lynx urine is transformed into lyngurium stone, in a 13th-century miniature. Credit: Bodleian Library, Oxford Universidy / Wikimedia Commons Its legend goes back to the Greek philosopher Theophrastus, ...

Every state in America has its own local legends, and thanks to Barbara Davidson, we now have an illustrated guide to the most well-known mythical creatures lurking in each one. From Bigfoot’s many ...

A fearsome forest spirit from Māori legend takes tangible form on New Zealand’s newest $1 silver proof coin—an artful tribute ...