British Apple Lore
Apples were for centuries the fruit that most people would have had most often. From acerbic and sharp cooking apples to rosy red ones that crunch and release floods juice there was an apple for every palate.
Author: Dr Ben Gazur
#PhallusThursday – The Penis as Potent Symbol
Many classical sculptures today have lost their penises to time and prudery but the ancient world was awash with explicit graphic imagery.
Dolphin Folklore of the Ancient World
Dolphins are frequently found in ancient Greek and Roman folklore, where tales tell of their roles in medicine and myth, and as helpers to Gods and mortals.
Animal Legends: The Wild Wolves of Ancient Rome
Wolves played a vital part in Roman myths. A defining symbol of ancient Rome is the image of the twins Romulus and Remus being suckled by a she-wolf.
A Brief History of Trolls
Trolls come in many shapes and sizes. No one description can fit them all. Is there a core of Trollness which we can uncover?