Living in the seabed, mermaids are often depicted as sitting on a protruding surface of sea rock basking in the sun. Of course, modern scientists try to ...

Greece is full of romantic getaways. From hidden beaches to vineyard tours, these destinations offer something especially ...

Paris was a key figure in Greek mythology, who is mostly remembered for his role in the events leading up to the legendary ...

Hecabe (Hecuba), the legendary queen of Troy, is one of the most tragic and intriguing characters in Greek mythology.

There were muses specifically for comedy, tragedy and even erotica. The oldest was Calliope, mother of the legendary musician ...

Another myth suggests that the goddess Thetis created this island for her son Achilles. For over a thousand years, from the 7th century BC to the beginning of the 6th century AD, Zmiiny Island was a ...

Each day of Navratri is marked by a specific colour that embodies distinct energies and attributes. Here’s the day-wise colour list along with their significance: Yellow (Day 1): Associated with ...

Snyder’s bold animated vision of Norse mythology recounts the story of Sigrid, a fierce warrior, and Leif, the warrior king who falls for her. When the god of thunder – Thor as you’ve never seen him ...

On this day, when Maa Durga arrives on Earth, she will be riding a palanquin (Palaki). According to belief, the arrival of the goddess on a palanquin or "doli" is considered inauspicious. It is said ...

Greek mythology, born in the oral traditions ... the son of King Peleus and the sea goddess Thetis, and they soon bond. Despite Thetis’s attempts to separate them, their friendship deepens ...

Devotees offer flowers and flower garlands to Hindu deities such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth; Ganesha, the remover of obstacles; or the warrior goddess Durga. India’s wealthiest temple ...