Otherwise known as the Undead, vampires have a striking reputation all across the world. Tales and legends involving blood-drinking demons have spread for centuries and furthermore. Every country has its own tale of blood-thirsty vampires. The common belief of such creatures revolves mainly around their feast for blood and their supernatural power to resuscitate from... Continue Reading →
Monsters From Around the World – Part 2
Here is the second part to Monster from Around the World! More nightmares for you... Africa Lukwata: Living in Lake Victoria in Africa’s Great Rift Valley, the Lukwata is a carnivorous monster with a small squat head and a very long neck from the Baganda folklore. Its body is similar to a dolphin’s and it... Continue Reading →
Why Fairy Tales and the Gothic Are One and the Same
You might be surprised to hear that fairy tales are gothic, but when you think about it, it is not that far-fetched. Beyond the fact that both have been present in the world’s culture for centuries, the two genres have much in common. When we think of fairy tales, what comes to mind is the... Continue Reading →
Monsters From Around the World – Part 1
You might be surprised to hear that vampires, werewolves, ghosts and zombies are not the only kind of monsters out there (?). Every culture and country around the world has its own legends and folklore full of unique monsters that are just waiting for you to acknowledge them to scare the wits out of you.... Continue Reading →