The unicorn is one of the most widespread mythical creatures, appearing in cultures from Ancient Egypt and China to Europe and beyond. Often described as a horse-like animal with a single horn, it was ...

C-shaped dragon from northeastern China, dating to 3500 BC. [Photo provided to China Daily] Archaeological digs uncover origins of mythical animal, Zhao Xu reports. The Chinese call themselves "the ...

No animal is more deeply embedded in Indian mythology than the elephant. Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and beginnings. According ...

SOME of the tales associated with Saints are very beautiful. Take for example the tale of Saint Cuthbert and the two otters. Cuthbert prayed all night on a beach. We are not certain why. Perhaps it ...

In a remote mountain range, conservationists set up cameras and uncovered a species so rare, it was thought to be nearly ...

Oarfish are infrequently seen. When they are, many believe they are warning of a seismic event, and their warnings should be ...

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology – Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the god's canines, a relationship that provided food for all.

The characters of One Piece get their powers from devil fruits, but what are they, and why are the powers they grant wildly different?

The partnership between ravens and wolves goes back to Norse mythology -- Odin's birds scouted ahead and led prey to the ...

A rise in Bigfoot sightings in Ohio sparks interest in the state’s famous cryptids. Meet the most famous mythical creatures across the state.