DR. RAMSAY SMITH classifies the myths and legends of the Australian aborigines which he has collected in this volume into ‘origins’, that is, stories of the creation and beginnings of things ...

As the Banshee has supernatural abilities, her story is a myth rather than a legend. The Banshee has been reimagined in different places over different times. For example, in Ireland she has been ...

Chemists appear as rational and wise, classic examples of ... or randomly stop believing the myth. When sceptics, those who not only disbelieve the urban legends, but actively work to debunk ...

Lanzarote’s volcanic landscape has given rise to fiery myths and legends, but the island also offers some of the brightest colors, deepest calm, and finest cuisine in the archipelago.

One such example is the commonly held belief that St. Paul, Minnesota was originally going to be named “Pig’s Eye.” While an ...

The first of the legends we delve into is located ... Not in vain, another of the myths surrounding this building, one of the few examples of civil architecture of the 16th century in the capital ...