Mythos

We take a look at Elizabeth Lim's enchanting novel which reimagines the Six Swans fairy tale in an Asian-inspired fantasy world.

"There are koi in the pond, massive, serene, and I wonder: are they dreams of fish, or fish who dream?" ― S. Monette

We take a look at the legends that inspired Tan's Daughter of the Moon Goddess, from Chang'e to the Four Dragons.

“A pearl is a beautiful thing that is produced by an injured life. It is the tear from the injury of the oyster. " ― Stephan Hoeller

Folklore and fairytales have long played a part in the fantasy genre. This week we take a look at their influence on Netflix's The Witcher.

Each country has their mythical monsters, and this week we take a look at some of the terrifying creatures from Japanese legend.

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.

One of history’s most iconic mythological creatures is, of course, the dragon. Seen in cultures all around the world.