This title might be a bit of a misnomer – pretty much all fantasy is inspired by world mythology, though the rate of inspiration varies. While the literary origins of every fantasy tale can be ...

The Sun plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies. Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It ...

Gender fluidity is an essential aspect of some important mythical figures. Creation, transformation, and the quest for self-knowledge – these are universal themes that appear across world mythology.

Each month, the Columbia Public Library offers selections from its collection related to a current best-seller or hot topic. Librarian Katherine Gale compiled this month’s selections. Mythology has ...

Daniella Di Carlo is a TV & Movie List Writer for Collider. She is a compulsive reader, a mythology buff, and a self-proclaimed professional fangirl. Since ancient times, stories have been shared to ...