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If you’ve ever been to Norway then chances are you’ve seen a troll or maybe a dozen. Travelers visiting Norway might have noticed various Norwegian trolls in their wanderings be it by references, imagery or names. The Trollstigen mountain pass, the Trolltunga rock formation and the Trold-Tindterne peaks are all natural[…]
Myths of Romania. We’ve all heard of Dracula but do you know any of the other fascinating legends and myths of Romania? Richly marked with medieval castles, cities, and ruins, Transylvania is home to the real Count Dracula, portrayed in fiction by Bram Stoker as a vampire. This particular[…]
Researching mythology can be difficult as it is a very academic subject and sifting through the material can be daunting. That’s why I always enjoy finding easy to digest content like this map of folklore and myths. An Interactive Map of Folklore and Myths It’s said that those[…]
Valentine’s Day may be no mystery to most, but the history of Valentine’s Day often is. Every year, February 14th finds love on the minds of people all over the world to one degree or another. Flowers, candy, gifts, and ecards for Valentine’s Day are exchanged by couples and loved[…]
Welcome to my guide to Native Americans in Bradenton. This is one of three of my favorite places to visit along Florida’s Native American Heritage Trail. I chose it in part because I live here, have spent countless hours barefoot on its sandy shores, hiking through its mangroves and[…]
Mythology, Places in Cyprus that Will Leave You Enchanted Cyprus sits in the East Mediterranean front and center to its crystalline turquoise and cobalt blue waters. The island, shaped like a manta ray is associated with two legendary sea monsters. The Scylla, a known sea monster with a serpent’s body, six[…]
