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The strange stories behind mythology, folklore and ancient belief.
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30 October 2026
Where Did the Werewolf Curse Really Come From?
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The Seven Sages Who Taught Humanity: The Apkallu
Discover the Seven Sages of Mesopotamia, their connection to Ea/Enki, Adapa's lost immortality and why their figures guarded Assyrian buildings.
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Werewolves: The Real Folklore Behind the Full Moon and Silver Bullet
Explore werewolf traditions from ancient wolf transformations and medieval tales to Old Thiess, the full moon and the silver bullet.
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Oshun: The Yoruba Goddess Who Made Creation Possible
Discover why the Yoruba river goddess Oshun was essential to creation, what her symbols mean and how devotion to her continues in Nigeria and the Americas.
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Mysteries of Mythology explores the gods, monsters, legends and beliefs people have told stories about for thousands of years.
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