There can be few other British birds that are so steeped in mystery and folklore as the woodcock. Unusually, several of these rather suspect ‘country-tales’ are, astonishingly, true. There is no doubt ...

There is no doubt the woodcock is a strange bird; although a wader, with a long wading bird’s bill, it frequents woodlands.

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Set for release in late 2025 and directed by Pål Øie, the action film brings to life Nordic folklore's most fearsome sea monster.

According to myth, cave wyrms are terrifying creatures that live deep inside mountain caves, or sometimes in marshes and fens ...

British tourists have been warned to steer clear of several beaches in the south of Spain after a series of dangerous marine ...

The Witcher features a variety of monsters from Eastern European folklore, with some returning favorites and new ones in The ...

Greek mythology is prominent in art dating from antiquity through to the renaissance and even in contemporary artwork. During ...

Ladybirds are often associated with good luck and prosperity, but it turns out they are also seen as a symbol of hope and ...

Michael Sorensen of Horses explained the widely varying interpretation of vampires throughout history up to and including ...