I desired dragons with a profound desire,” fantasy writer J.R.R. Tolkien once said about his childhood imagination, ...

Much like similar derogatory titles “siren” and “fury”, the term “harpy” is derived from a group of monstrous female figures ...

Ever wonder if all those legendary monsters from ancient myths were based on something real? Surprise! Some of the world’s most famous mythical creatures were actually inspired by totally normal ...

"I've seen a lot of strange insects, but this has to be one of the most peculiar-looking ones I've seen in a while," said one entomologist.

These scaly, mythical creatures appear in the lore of countless ... dragons symbolized majesty and power in ancient China. As one scholar wrote in the 11th century, “None of the animals is ...

An ancient wasp may have used ... Researchers named the parasitic creature Sirenobethylus charybdis—both after the sirens of Greek mythology that lured in sailors to their doom and after ...

If it’s April 9, then it’s time to celebrate National Unicorn Day. This unique holiday is a whimsical tribute to many ...