Are there any real world examples of mythological creatures?

Here are some of the rational, scientific explanations for humans' belief in mythological creatures like mermaids, vampires, and sea serpents. read more

Many myths and mythological creatures are based on reality. We take truths about nature an embellish them with attributes to entertain our desires and fears. There is a rare congenital disease that results in a person having hair all over their body. This may have been the source for the mythical werewolf. It may not be. read more

Some people will believe anything, and there’s no shortage of people in the world willing to make a quick buck from the gullible. What follows is a collection of people who believed in all sorts of mythical creatures– and in some cases, the evil bastards who exploited those people for money. read more