Teaching & Learning English
The Adze (Ewe people, Ghana/Togo) A creature that can take the form of a firefly to travel at night. When captured, it reverts to human form. It is a vampiric being that feeds on the blood and life force of victims, particularly children, and is associated with the spread of disease. It is also … Read more
The Lou Carcolh (France) A mythical beast from French folklore, described as a gigantic, slimy serpent with a shell like a snail, surrounded by hairy tentacles. It lives in deep caves and uses its tentacles to drag in unsuspecting victims. It is a classic “lurking terror” myth, used to keep people from exploring dangerous … Read more
The Toyol (Southeast Asia) A familiar spirit from Malaysian and Indonesian folklore, often used in black magic. A Toyol is the reanimated fetus or stillborn child of a human, controlled by a master to steal or cause mischief. It appears as a naked, green-skinned child with red eyes. It can be warded off by … Read more
The Penanggalan (Malaysia) A terrifying female vampire from Malay folklore. By day, she appears as a normal woman. At night, her head detaches from her body and flies off, trailing her spine and internal organs, to feed on the blood of newborns or women in childbirth. She is repelled by vinegar, thorns, and glass … Read more
The Role of Saraswati in Hindu Storytelling In Hindu stories and scriptures, Saraswati is a Goddess, and a figure of inspiration and knowadge. She is well known as Vak Devi, the goddess of speech and languages . It’s believed that Goddess Saraswati blesses to the poets and scholars with the ability to express themselves. Her … Read more
DUE TO NOBODY’S SUGGESTION, I STARTED PUTTING 3 MYTHS IN A POST TO AVOID FLODDING THE SITE. The Golem (Jewish Folklore, Central Europe) The Golem is a being created from inanimate matter and brought to life through Hebrew rituals. The Golem is a servant and protector, but it can become mindlessly destructive if not controlled, … Read more
THE TROJAN WAR： The Trojan Horse is a famous story from Greek mythology, part of the Trojan War. For ten long years, the Greek army tried to capture the city of Troy but failed every time. Then, the clever Greek hero Odysseus had a brilliant plan. The Greeks built a huge wooden horse and hid … Read more
John, a prophet on a lonely island, has a vision. A bright voice tells him to write what he sees. He sees a scroll with seven seals. When opened, they bring war, hunger, disease, and death. Seven angels blow trumpets, causing storms and darkness. A huge red beast rises, and many people following. But a … Read more
Even though Urban legend is defined as Urban myth, but in my perspective I will claim that a urban legend is not 100% a myth. First, I want to define the meaning of Urban legend and a myth. (Here are the definitions below) Urban legend: An often lurid story or anecdote that is based on hearsay and … Read more
On Thursday after they had celebrated Passover and Jesus had explained its new meaning, he was betrayed by Judas; Peter denied even knowing him and the rest of his special friends scattered because they were scared. And Jesus was scourged; he carried his cross to Golgotha; he was nailed to the cross and he was … Read more
The Kelpie is a shape-shifting water spirit inhabiting lochs and pools, often appearing as a beautiful tame horse. Once a human, especially a child, mounts it, their skin adheres to the creature, which then drags them into the water to drown and devour them. It is a classic water-horse myth found across Celtic regions.
Jesus was betrayed and arrested. Leaders sentenced him to death, so he was nailed to a cross and passed away. His body was placed in a locked tomb. On the third day, his followers went to the tomb and found it empty. Jesus appeared to them, alive again. This miracle gives believers hope for eternal … Read more