Myths and Monsters takes its audience on a journey through the mythic landscape of Europe, revealing the origins of the most famous legends

Stories of heroes and the villains encountered on their adventures are among the most thrilling in all mythology.

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Heroes and Villains

Forest and mountain, sea and ice; the wilds of this world are a rich setting for myths and legends, the stories told about the wilderness.

The Wild Unknown

War has been a constant in human history. All civilizations have grappled with the questions it raises. It is no surprise then that myths of war are the most enduring.

Love is a universal and powerful emotion, but it can also be destructive. Lust can destroy; betrayal can wound. Such an often irrational force asks questions of society.

Love and Betrayal

How does a community form? How does it survive and adapt to change? How the role myths and legends have played in establishing the rules of society.

Change and Revolution

Death is a frightening, unsettling prospect for us all. Myths and legends help express and explore those anxieties.