Minotaur: Half Man, Half Bull—The Monster Born of Divine Punishment
The Minotaur (from Ancient Greek Μινώταυρος, Minōtauros, meaning “Bull of Minos”) is a creature in Greek mythology with the head … Read more
Was the Kraken Real? The Origins of a Norse Horror Legend
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The Kraken is a giant sea monster from Scandinavian tales that hides in deep northern waters. It appears in stories … Read more
The Mare: The Nightmare Monster That Crushes Men in Their Sleep
Mare is a malevolent demonic spirit in Germanic and Slavic folklore. The creature sits on the chests of sleeping individuals … Read more
Huldra: The Beautiful Forest Demon of Scandinavia
The Huldra is a powerful monster in Scandinavian folklore, a seductive forest creature who represents both temptation and peril. Often … Read more
Sowden House Haunting: L.A.’s Most Cursed Mansion
Sowden House was built in 1926 by Lloyd Wright (Frank Lloyd Wright’s son). The 6,000-square-foot structure features intricate textile-block facades … Read more
The Plymouth Plague Skulls: Was America’s First Colony Built on Cursed Ground?
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The Plymouth plague skulls (also known as the “bones of Plymouth”) are the skeletal remains of Wampanoag villagers from the … Read more
The Trans-Allegheny Asylum Haunting: Ghosts, Lobotomies, and Madness
The Trans-Allegheny Asylum (originally known as the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum) was a psychiatric hospital in Weston, West Virginia. The asylum … Read more
Ohio State Reformatory Haunting: A Legacy of Death and Despair
The Ohio State Reformatory was built between 1886 and 1910 to rehabilitate young, nonviolent offenders through education and labor. Over … Read more
The Bell Witch: The Real Poltergeist That Terrified a Family to Death
The Bell Witch is a legendary demonic entity that reportedly tormented the Bell family in Robertson County, Tennessee, from 1817 … Read more
Is the LaLaurie Mansion Haunting Real?
The LaLaurie Mansion (the “Haunted House”) is a three-story Greek Revival structure built in 1832. The house gained notoriety due … Read more