Ancient Greek myths of dragons, krakens, and other legendary creatures were inspired by real animals and fossils alike.

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, ...

"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 ...

Mythology isn't just random old Greek stories you have to learn about in middle school. It's also fodder for some truly great action/adventure and fantasy movies. Stories like Beowulf and The 12 ...