Creatures Fantastic

The different kinds of nocturnal monsters and spirits to appear in mythology, with explanations about what they may represent to us.

Different roles of dragons in mythology, with their links to living reptiles and amphibians as well as exploring their relevance in the modern day.

The sea in mythology, including the gods and creatures that live within it.

Many ways that cats appear in mythology, combining both domestic cats and big cats – this includes mythological cat monsters and superstitions about the living animals.

Ancient stories of different doomsdays, exploring why humans come to believe they are destined to be destroyed and comparing these myths to real mass-extinction events.

The stories of metamorphosis between man and animal, with a particular focus on the stories of werewolves, as well as looking at other folklore surrounding wolves.