Explore how the Greeks turned mysterious fossils into legends of monsters and griffins. From colossal bones displayed in Roman games to fossils inspiring tales of winged beasts, this video reveals the ...
Halloween is on the horizon and from now through October 31, everyone's attention is turned to all things spooky. How did the holiday get its start? “Halloween can be traced back to an ancient Celtic ...
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Chimera - The 3-headed monster of Greek myth

In Greek mythology, the Chimera was a nightmare come alive—a fire-breathing monster made of lion, goat, and serpent. Heroes feared it, poets cursed it, and legends made it immortal.
Loch Ness has her Nessie, Lake Champlain has her Champ, Lake Mephremegog has her Memphre and the Connecticut River — well, she has her monster, but it hasn’t yet been named, that is, if you can ...
Grief myths abound and have been passed down from generation to generation as they become "the truth." The result for most who are mourning the death of a loved one is that they incur much more ...
As October 31 creeps closer, it’s time to focus on all things Halloween, from spooky pa rty ideas to scary movies. It’s also the season to learn more about the origins of the haunted holiday. Beyond ...