While in Japan these mysterious ancestral monuments are off-limits to the general public, scientists are able to study them a ...

Nika's new depiction in One Piece with a sword and shield raises questions about his connection to Zoro and Sanji. (109 ...

Noragami blends Shinto mythology with modern-day Japanese high school life. This mythology anime follows Hiyori, a girl who develops the ability for her soul to easily leave her body after saving ...

Onibaba – a supremely creepy tale inspired by Japanese folklore, boasting one of the most indelible mask designs in the history of the genre. What it’s about: A series of sinful decisions ...

Thankfully Amazon and Walmart are already offering up some great discounts, including a first-time price drop on the physical edition of Black Myth: Wukong for PlayStation 5 (see here at Amazon ...

According to folklore, Jizo compassionately shelters these departed souls within his robes, shielding them from evil forces and guiding them toward spiritual salvation. All around Japan, Jizo Statues ...

With international cinema becoming more and more accessible through streaming platforms, Japanese films have garnered global recognition for their cultural richness and refreshing storytelling ...

The Education of Achilles, by Bénigne Gagneraux (1785). Source: Bénigne Gagneraux on Wikimedia Commons/public domain In the Iliad, Homer calls Chiron the "wisest and justest of all the centaurs ...

The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas About How to Be a Good Mom, by Nancy Reddy, is out on Jan. 21. (St. Martin's Press) In her new book, The Good Mother Myth: Unlearning Our Bad Ideas ...

An expert on Japanese mythology looks at how serpents have been revered—and feared— through the ages in Japan. In Japan and throughout the world, snakes are prominent characters in mythology ...

WHAT DOES MYTHOLOGY SAY? The Mahakumbh Mela finds its origins in the ancient Hindu legend of "Samudra Manthan," or the churning of the cosmic ocean. According to mythology, gods and demons worked ...

Black Myth: Wukong triumphed in the Game of the Year category, as it has in virtually every fan-voted GOTY award in the calendar. It’s far from all over in gaming’s upside-down awards season ...