The Wendigo of Native American lore, the Sphinx of ancient Egypt, the Kraken said to terrorize the ocean — discover these and more of the most riveting mythical creatures.

Each year on Aug. 5 the church liturgical calendar commemorates the dedication of St. Mary Major (in Italian, Santa Maria Maggiore), one of the five great ancient basilicas in Rome, and the place Pope ...

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