Mythos

Noah was not the only one to escape a flood and many cultures have tales of heroes escaping flooding - but where do these legends come from?

"How can one have the heart to go back on the bridge made of magpies?" ― Qin Guan

Part two, of A Brief Account of Life with Dragons explores the history of the East Asian dragon, and how it differs across the continent.

New Year's is one of the world's oldest celebrations and naturally comes with hundreds of rich traditions, based on myths and legends.