Traditional Legends

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Festivals of the dead have been celebrated throughout the world for centuries with Obon being but one such festival. It has morphed and changed over the centuries but remains at its core a tradition of honor and celebration.

Summer is officially almost over and soon the kiddos will be returning to school. Gowing up in the rural wilds of Florida, our summer...

Is the Mothman of Point Pleasant simply a cryptid monster or is it an ancient creature that has existed in many cultures throughout history? What is the purpose of such beings? In many cultures, they are sky beings and have been deified. As many believe that the Mothman is a harbinger of death, there is some historical backing for such belief as in the case of the Ekek or Harpies.

Salem village in 1692 was a hotbed of change. A mercantile elite was developing during this time and prominent citizens were less than willing to accept positions as town leaders. To further add to the unsettled climate, two families, the Putnams and the Porters, were at odds with one another competing for control of the village and the pulpit.

When vampires began

Do vampires really exist? Are there vampires among us? In today’s modern world it is hard to believe that anything fantastical could possibly be real. But vampires have existed in cultures around the world throughout history. The term vampire is relatively new, yet stories of creatures with similar characteristics go back to at least 1500 BCE.

Nessie was first encountered in August 564. Saint Columba who was visiting Scotland met a group of distraught men at the waters edge. They told him that a water beast had attacked their friend while fishing and despite their efforts, he was dragged to the watery depths.

Recently I had the opportunity to visit the one and only Mothman Museum in the world.