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Ancient Greek mythology offers plenty of costume ideas for a theme party or Halloween.

Animal and animal like creatures played a large role in the daily lives of the ancient Greeks. Legends speak of terrifying beasts that would attack and devour humans.

Popular characters in legends and storybooks, mythical creatures have now graced British postage stamps.

Director Mark Waters sets out to make a movie for all ages, and the result is a movie that falls short on each level - but definitely won't offend anyone in the family.

El Chupacabra, also known as the goatsucker, is a reported cryptic animal that has been spotted in Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Latin American communities in the states.

Throughout the years, there have been a number of reported Bigfoot sightings in America. Though considered a cryptic creature, many declare the primate real.

Ever since the 2005 release of Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, books about vampires have been surging the teen book market.

From the Yeti to the Unicorn and from Bigfoot to the Minotaur, cryptids and mythical creatures are ideal to create a theme party for Halloween or other special occasion.

Need by Carrie Jones is a climactic fantasy novel for teens that explores the world of werewolves and pixies.

There have been a number of reports about mythical creatures throughout American history. Many find these reports to be awe inspiring.

Chupacabra tales make spooky Halloween lore. The 'goatsucker' story originated in Puerto Rico where mysterious creatures sucked the blood from goats and small animals.

The Green Dragon, a mythical beast, appears in Shire and Boston taverns, and New York City August 30, 2004 protests against George W. Bush and the Iraq and Afghan wars.

Create a dinosaur egg complete with a miniature dinosaur hidden inside. These are easy to make out of every day ingredients and will add spark to your science curriculum.

Let nature be your child's artistic inspiration with this incredible new craft book for kids

The owner of Sanctuary protects creatures that are genetically more advanced than human beings. The research institution is built to protect and study the new species.

Ghost or spirt photographs and vintage horror films are used to create an unusual vintage Halloween party decor. Scary!

Large primate creatures are some of the most popular cryptids. Known by such names as Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Abominable Snowman, and Yeti, these creatures are very eerie.

The 2008 Greater Vancouver International Chinese Lantern Festival, with its scenes from Chinese history, science, folklore, mythology, and cartoons, is the oddest fluff.

Rachel Hawthorne's Dark Guardian series was off to a great start with book one - Moonlight. And the second book, Full Moon, was even better.

Animal spirit guides are spiritual support systems in animal form. Representing the entire species, each power animal has "qualifications" to assist in human challenges.

You're Not Elected, Charlie Brown Remastered Deluxe Edition DVD is a fun reminder of the genius of Charles M. Schulz. 8/10.

For an Old World Halloween party, English folktales with their mystical creatures are a source of inspiration for party goers or hosts looking for costume ideas.

Be it called Yuletide or Christmas time, the holiday season is filled with joy and magick. Many current traditions have Pagan roots. One of the joys is exchanging cards.

Labyrinths and mazes can be seen all around the world today but their origins begin in our prehistory, about 2500 BC.

One of the most legendary femme fatales, exotic dancers and courtesans of the twentieth century, Mata Hari was first and foremost remembered as a spy. But was she?

One Week is an independent Canadian film that delivers big insights in to living, loving, and leaving.

Like the magical world in Harry Potter, Rick Riordan's mythological world unfolds around the normal and every day.

When teaching creative problem solving, it is important that students develop flexible thinking, the ability to come up with a variety of categories for potential answer

The vampire, a creature from the ancient Far East still haunts the collective human conscious with tales of death and immortality.

Check out the trailer and website for Cartoon Saloon/Buena Vista International's The Secret of Kells, featuring Brendan Gleeson and Evan McGuire.

Elves in human bodies, werewolves and vampires at your local mall: Otherkin are a rapidly growing phenomenon in the world of spirituality. Learn about their world!

Stephenie Meyer's debut novel has redefined the way many people think about life, love, and the meaning of friendship.

Beneficial bats are in decline in Mexican caves while populations of the vampire bat, Desmodus rotundus, which has unique abilities for survival, are flourishing.

Experts say that the Montauk Monster is a decaying raccoon. The buzz on the web is that it's an alien, or a turtle, or a publicity stunt. But do aliens have floppy ears?

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is done, but there are several books and series to move onto. Here is a small list of excellent books for Potter fans young and old.

The Minoan civilization enjoyed enormous success in internal and foreign affairs, yet even at the height of its power, it was not a match for that of Mother Nature.

In the 17th century, philosopher Renee Descartes updated a classic St. Anselm argument for God with his own reflections on thought and existence.

The chupacabra, also known as the goatsucker, is a fascinating cryptid credited with animal mutilation sightings taking place mostly in Puerto Rico.

"The story-maker's success depends on his ability to make a consistent Secondary World which your mind can enter," Tolkien wrote in his essay" On Fairy-Stories".

Whether you are superstitious or not, much of Welsh history is interwoven with folk lore, legends and paganism. Many of these stories involve beautiful women.

Santa Claus' life and marriage was thrust into the real-world when Mrs. Claus dished the dirt with Tyria Hanks. Now, the big guy gives his side of the story.

Tattoos have been used as therapy, protective amulets, to indicate high social status, to ostracize, and were finally popularized as an art form by Roman soldiers.

A personal collection of curious objects assembled in the 17th century by Danish physician Ole Worm shows his interest in natural history and the trend toward empiricism.

Totems form an integral part of most pagan and shamanic paths. Learning how to recognize these different types of animal spirits is highly beneficial.

Some unusual university and college team names are really not so strange when the stories behind them are known.

Most Chinese provinces are named along with location, e.g. to the north or south of a mountain or a river. Knowing this fact helps in learning the Chinese language.

Gough-Cooper's beautiful photography breathes life into the work of this famous sculptor.