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Beware the Skinwalkers, Werewolf Witches of the American Southwest
These canine-humanoid shapeshifters travel between worlds using magical doors.
Melbourne, Australia
Diana and the Hounds Fountain
A striking bronze sculpture of a Roman goddess with two hound dogs for company.
Sutton, West Virginia
Flatwoods Monster Museum
In 1952, a strange encounter in the woods of West Virginia led to the legend of a 10-foot-tall monster with glowing eyes and a distinctive style.
Risan, Montenegro
Risan Roman Mosaics
The only known mosaic depicting the Greek god of sleep, Hypnos.
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6 Epic Female Warriors You Don’t Want to Mess With
From California’s mythic warrior queen to the swole women of Sparta to female hunters in ancient Peru.
Uchon, France
Les Rochers du Carnaval
Erosion left these fascinating granite formations strewn across fields and mountains in Burgundy.
Ivoini, Comoros
Dos du Dragon
This moss-covered, rocky outcropping looks like a mythical beast resting in the water.
Thurstaston, England
Thor's Rock
A geological wonder shrouded in myth.
Aireys Inlet, Australia
Buckley's Bunyip
A tribute to one man's encounter with a frightening cryptid.
Abuja, Nigeria
Zuma Rock
This igneous rock monolith towers above the surrounding landscape just outside the Nigerian capital.
Barcelona, Spain
The Güell Pavillions Dragon Gate
This stunning iron gate designed by Modernist architect Antoni Gaudí is filled with mythic symbolism.
Ado Awaiye, Nigeria
Iyake Suspended Lake
Ado Awaye Mountain and the unique lake that sits near its peak are shrouded in ancient legends.
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An Artist's Journey Through a Thousand Mythical Creatures
Dive into Iman Joy El Shami-Mader's collection of disembodied limbs, chimerical monstrosities, and unicorn cats.
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The History and Mystery of Yemen’s ‘Well of Hell’
The first-ever expedition to the bottom of a startling desert sinkhole found wonders—but only natural ones.
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The Historian of Hell and the Undead Takes on Dragons
Medieval expert Scott Bruce delves into the darker—and sometimes more hopeful—corners of human imagination.
Bienno, Italy
Bosco di Quercus
A giant owl named Rocco oversees mythical woodland creatures along these charming mountain trails.
Ekbalam, Mexico
"Angels" of Ek' Balam
These winged Maya figures are the subject of speculation and conspiracies.
Mantua, Italy
Sala dei Giganti (Chamber of the Giants)
A room filled with frescos that make it seem like the walls are crumbling down while giants die in despair.
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