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Greek mythology sparked the Renaissance, transforming art from religious instruction to profound explorations of human potential.

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The article examines the diverse portrayals of snakes in global mythologies. It discusses their symbolic meanings in ancient Egyptian, Greek, Chinese cultures as well as Native American traditions.

The Sandman is a moniker that’s fairly popular in pop culture. There’s a Sandman in Marvel, one of Spider-Man’s sinister foes. There are many Sandman references in music, from The Chordettes’ ’50s ...

Some creatures of ancient Slavic daemonology, like vampires and strigoi have gone on to earn some worldwide notoriety – and even became part of popular culture. Slavic mythology, by contrast, remains ...

From ancient mythology to political manipulation, Star Trek's story of Kahless the Unforgettable has shaped the Klingon race in unimaginable ways.

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