"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Ever since we started telling stories, mythical creatures have fascinated and terrified humans with their ...

Horror movies are known for drawing inspiration from folklore, including vampires, witches, ghosts, and mummies. Many of the best horror movies are supernatural in nature, with the genre having a high ...

Geralt of Rivia would prefer to not involve himself in the problems of mankind. People are too complicated. He’d much rather focus on an easier enemy—monsters. Sure, they might be able to bite your ...

As a Potterhead, there’s nothing you can teach me about mythical creatures, magic, and fantasy. But it turns out the many creatures of Hogwarts are just the tip of the iceberg. Let’s look at 17 of the ...

Daniel is a full-time social worker. He helps men with substance abuse disorders and their families recover and lead successful lives. When he isn't out running and listening to metal music, he enjoys ...

A woodcut illustration of the totally scientific "C.Lycosthenes" from a 16th-century book by the suspiciously named Konrad Lykosthenes. Wellcome Trust, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY 4.0 Mythical monsters ...

Maldita Castilla EX, now know as Cursed Castilla, is a sidescrolling action game inspired by Ghosts ‘N’ Goblins with a bestiary that draws from European mythology, folklore, and fiction. While Don ...