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John Henry - Spirit of the Working Man
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John Henry is a myth that embodies a lot of America. From the story of hard work and the working man overcoming the cold unfeeling steel of machinery; to its bitter history of exploiting .. show full overview
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Son Tinh & Thuy Tinh - The Mountain God vs The Lord of Waters
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Sometimes you have a daughter that's so amazing, even the gods fight for her hand in marriage. Son Tinh, the Mountain God and Thuy Tinh, the River God both want to marry the strong & .. show full overview
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Kammapa - The World Eater
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A beast of never-ending hunger and greed, the Kammapa appeared suddenly from the mountains. Made of a slick carapace that could not be pierced, it devoured dozens of people in a single .. show full overview
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Māui - The Sun, Fire, and Fishing for Islands
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Maui may be a bit of a trickster god, but at heart, he's a good demigod! Look at everything he's done for humanity (and a little bit to show off). He lasso'd the sun to make the days .. show full overview
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The Nightmarchers - Hawaiian Army of the Dead
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In Hawai'i, there were once powerful people, some considered to be descended from the gods themselves. These people were announced by processions of marchers and trumpeting from conch .. show full overview
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A Tour of Hades - The Ancient Greek Underworld
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We all know the stars of Hades are the Greek gods and dear Zagreus but the locale deserves some recognition too! So hop on the Ferryman's boat and let's take a tour of the Underworld, .. show full overview
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The Furies - Divine Vengeance or Justice?
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It turns out that divine justice and punishment really aren't the place for the gods. Petty human squabbles over things like robbery and murder are a bit beneath them. They have Olympus .. show full overview
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Medusa - Monstrous Misconceptions
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Not every monster in mythology starts as one. And Medusa has dozens of interpretations. Is her story a cautionary tale about getting caught up in fame? Or is it a romantic tragedy? Was .. show full overview
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Beowulf v. Grendel - Dawn of Heorot
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A legendary mead hall has been built. Called Heorot, it is a place of feasting and revelry. It's also got a really REALLY bad neighbor. The monster Grendel does not enjoy living near .. show full overview
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Beowulf - Grendel's Mother Reacts!
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With Heorot saved from the menace of Grendel, Beowulf can finally leave and get back to adventuring. Except the night before he leaves, the king's advisor is abducted as revenge! Even .. show full overview
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Beowulf - The Dragon
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After the Grendel and the Bog Witch incident, Beowulf was ready to kick back and relax... and he did! He was made king of an entire realm and governed with wisdom and compassion. But .. show full overview
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Hermaphroditus - Intersex Icon
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Happy Pride everyone! Hermaphroditus, the child of Hermes and Aphrodite, has the grace, charm, and confidence of both of his parents. He also inherited their wanderlust. But what happens .. show full overview
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Mulan - The Girl Who Didn't Have to Change to Become a Hero
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Most of us might be familiar with Mulan from a particular animated film. Or maybe the live-action remake. But neither quite captures the original ballad in its entirety. For one, Mulan .. show full overview
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The Zombi - Tales of Zombies
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The myth of undead is present in most cultures but zombies are something quite different. We have a very specific image of them, born from Hollywood of the brain-eating shambling undead. .. show full overview
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Sedna - Inuit Mother of the Deep
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The story of Sedna has many different versions. In some, she marries a bird spirit where things don't quite work out as she hopes. In some, she's a giant, eating too much for the .. show full overview
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Dewi Sri - Rice Rice Baby
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Rice is one of the staple foods that allows humanity to grow & flourish, but where did it come from? Who could have possibly blessed the world with the rice paddy? This myth from .. show full overview
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The Rakshasa - Ravana & Vibhishana
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Sometimes when the gods have overseen peace on earth for over a millennium, you need a little nap. But unfortunately, Brahma has extremely bad bed breath. So bad in fact, that it .. show full overview