Mythos

“Once a Selkie finds its skin again, neither chains of steel nor chains of love can keep her from the sea.” ― John Lynch

Drawing inspiration from 'The Snow Queen', Disney's Frozen has more in common with the classic tale than you might think at first glance.

We explore the folklore of fairies and landscapes, and how Terry Pratchett uses both to great affect in his fantasy novel Lords and Ladies.

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.

Released in 2021, The Green Knight tells the story of a popular Arthurian myth, starring Gawain and a mysterious, seemingly immortal knight.

The modern myth, there are many today who fervently believe that we share our planet with cryptid creatures - yeti's, monsters and moth men.

We take a look at the folklore surrounding Father Christmas, and how it has evolved over the years.

“The hunger of a dragon is slow to wake, but hard to sate.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

We take a look at the different iterations of 'The Little Mermaid' and the influence folklore played in Hans Christian Andersen's writing.

"Kelpies eat people. They may not play with their food as creatively as the Each Uisge, but dead is dead.” ― E.J. Stevens

Helen Dunmore’s novel, Ingo creates a beautiful and enchanting world that draws on a classic of British folklore - the Mermaid.