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Werewolves, vampires and medieval monsters: the real origin of Halloween creatures
Long before modern Halloween, European legends already spoke of men transformed into wolves, the dead returning from their graves, and fantastic creatures capable of spreading terror. Some originat...
What medieval monsters inspired the legends of Halloween?
Long before illuminated pumpkins and Halloween costumes, E...
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The Santa Compaña and soul processions: fear of the afterlife in the Middle Ages
The Santa Compaña and the soul processions are part of an imagery in which death, religious beliefs, and popular traditions have intermingled for centuries.
In the Middle Ages, communities lived wi...
The legends that shaped the world of the dead
During the Middle Ages, death occupied a constant place in people's li...
Asia
The Great Wall of China: History, Mysteries, and Legends
Between mountains, deserts, and ancient watchtowers stretches one of the most fascinating structures in history: The Great Wall of China.It is not only impressive for its dimensions, but also for t...
Centuries of history and sacrifice
The Great Wall of China is one of the most important defensive constructions in h...
Asia
Gan Jiang and Mo Ye: the legendary swords of ancient China marked by sacrifice and revenge
Gan Jiang and Mo Ye are two of the most famous swords in Chinese mythology.Their legend combines sacrifice, love, family loyalty, and revenge in a story that has endured for centuries.
Associated w...
The story of Gan Jiang and Mo Ye occupies a prominent place within Chinese mythology and the legends of ancient Chin...
Dagas
Achilles' Dagger: Mythological Replica of the Hero of the Trojan War
The Dagger of Achilles pays tribute to the most celebrated hero of Greek mythology.
Inspired by the legends of the Trojan War, this piece combines classic design, elegant finishes, and a powerful s...
Achilles and the blade that evokes the immortal glory of ancient Greece
In the story told by The Iliad, the great ep...
curiosidades
The Sin Eaters: The forbidden ritual that promised to open the gates of heaven
Sin-eaters were real figures in British funerary tradition who symbolically took on the sins of the deceased through a strange ritual.
Feared and necessary at the same time, they lived surrounded b...
The house remains silent. A piece of bread rests on the chest of the deceased. Family members watch in silence as a ...
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Watchmen and Guardians in the Middle Ages: Creatures and Spirits that Guarded the Forbidden
The watchmen and guardians of the Middle Ages are part of a fascinating collection of legends that combine superstition, religion, and folk tradition.
From protective forest spirits to gargoyles th...
Discover medieval legends about beings that protected forests, temples, and borders.
The watchers and guardians of t...
curiosidades
Medieval Beliefs and Myths about Animals: Fascination and Fear in the Middle Ages
Medieval animal legends reflect an era where the real and the supernatural were constantly intertwined.
From the dark symbolism of ravens to mythical figures like the Barghest, these beliefs show h...
Between the Real and the Supernatural
In medieval Europe, nature was not just nature. It was a hidden language.
Anim...
África
Intef II: historical context and role in Egypt's Second Intermediate Period
Wegaf was a poorly documented pharaoh of the 13th Dynasty who ruled during Egypt's Second Intermediate Period, a time marked by political fragmentation and instability.
His brief reign reflects the...
Khepri II, also known in Egyptology as Jepri II, was a poorly documented pharaoh of the 13th Egyptian dynasty, a per...
