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Researching Myths, Legends and Folklore on the Web

I’ve said it before, although, perhaps not at this blog, but I love the internet. It contains among other things, a huge goldmine of information and texts on myths, legends and folklore. Read more

Assyrian Temple Guardians

Lately in my readings I seem to be coming across quite a few pictures of Assyrian Temple Guardians or statues of a winged human-headed bull. Actually, there hasn’t been much info in these books about these creatures but it reminded me that I had taken a photo of one at the British Museum. Read more

BC Legends and Mascots

Growing up in British Columbia, one is surrounded in legends and various legendary creatures. So, its not too strange that a brewing company (Kokanee mmmm…) would adopt the sasquatch as one of its ongoing advertising themes. But this post isn’t about the Kokanee Girls and their search for sasquatch. Read more

Yeti Prints Found?

Sci Fi’s “Destination Truth” crew were in Nepal last week, investigating yeti sightings and they think they may have found some yeti footprints. Read more