Funny Mythology Novels & Stories

But for Andra, knowing that every monsters in their worst nightmares exist in reality is freaking her out. "Wait, what are these?" Ethan asked out nowhere. "Here, look." Barry looked the page he showed him. "Oh, those are the furies. Nasty creatures that comes after those who got away from justice. Contrary to public knowledge, furies needs to be summoned. They can't just hunt down human and kill them. Thousands of years ago, Olympian gods and goddesses used furies as their messenger of justice. Once a human was deemed guilty in the eyes if the gods and goddesses, furies can kill that Hunan freely. Until their connection to the gods became stronger that they no longer need the gods to kill h

He mumbles. We all look at him. He then proceeds to give us a very brief lesson on mythology and what gods and goddesses created all the supernatural creatures. He explains that Hera created a line of fae that Marcel belongs to. Apparently, she also created werecats. Samuel says that he already knew this. “Didn’t you ever wonder how your family lines are immortal?” Chris asked. “I guess,” Samuel says.

"The werewolf is a mythological animal and the subject of many stories throughout the universe, which could lead to diverse nightmares, Werewolves are, according to some legends, people who morph into vicious, powerful wolves. Others are a mutant combination of humans and wolves. But all are bloodthirsty beasts who cannot control their lust for killing people and animals. One of the legends states that a fair maiden whose name was - Gilgamesh, jilted a potential lover because she had turned her previous mate into a wolf. Werewolves made another early appearance in Greek mythology with the Legend of Lycaon. According to the legend, Lycaon, the son of Pelasgus, angered the god Zeus when he ser

The kids were fascinated, hanging on every word as he spoke about the ancient gods and goddesses of Greek mythology. I could see their eyes widen when he mentioned the stories of Hercules, Odysseus, and Athena. I had always loved Greek mythology, but seeing it through their eyes, hearing them ask questions about the gods and their epic feats, made the whole experience feel magical. We wandered through the site, the remnants of what once had been magnificent temples and courtyards, now reduced to ruins. It was humbling, in a way. The guide spoke of the gods’ trials, how they had faced challenges greater than any mortal could ever imagine, yet they overcame them through strength, intelligence,

There was a story here the anthropologist in him itched to uncover for more reasons than one. Lingering in his vehicle, Jim watched as Teri drew the blinds in the RV’s bedroom, her seductive silhouette against them a succubus’ envy. When the last lights in the RV were extinguished, he started his Jeep, only turning on the headlights when he reached the highway. As he drove home, he recalled a long-forgotten story from Plato. In Greek mythology, humans originally had four arms, four legs and a head with two faces. Jealous of their happiness and petty in the way Greek gods were, Zeus split them into two distinct parts, and condemned them to spend their lives lonely, in search of their missing

“Oh, I do not know. You just prance around the banya with your skin off like a skeleton nudist. That is horror movie stuff right there. I do not see why Hollywood does not mine Russian mythology for its material.” Morozko peeled the potatoes with a vengeance. “I am far from the creepiest thing in Buyan, Anya. And Russian mythology is far too terrifying for children. Babushka would give serial killers a run for their money. Not to mention King Kashchei.” Anya perked up. “Kashchei the Deathless? I thought he was just an old wives' tale.”

Their sense of family is so deeply ingrained into their psyches, their societies, and their celebrations. It is no surprise to anyone who knows any Greek mythology that my family isn’t close and even combat each other. Hell, my father through a coup with his siblings to take out my grandfather, sliced him up into pieces, and threw him into the deepest, darkest cell in Tartarus. Doesn’t exactly make for warm and fuzzy family dinners.

“Oh, wow. I’m okay being me without turning into a dog in a full moon. Can I do magic tricks like you did?” Kailin had that funny look again, trying to hold her laugh. “What?” “You’re more than just a werewolf,” Grandpa said. “So I can fly then?” “Your grandmother Ophelia and your mother could see a person’s future.” I chuckled at the same time, in awe. “So they were like prophets?” “They came from the long line of Sybil, from Ancient Greek.” “Wasn’t Apollo, the god of archery, music, and dance, a seer of Zeus? So this mythology was actually not a myth.”

She said rolling her eyes at me. ----- A long time ago, gods and mortals walked the world together, transversing and interacting without limitations of any kind. And I am not just talking about Greek gods, I mean all the gods. From Norse mythology to Japanese lore, every single god known and forgotten. You are probably wondering how this was possible seeing as gods are prideful and arrogant entities, though not all of them. Well, they didn't always get along. There were always scuffles for territory, worshipers, and intermarital affairs. But there were also periods of peace where gods from different lores worked together in harmony, sometimes creating special artifacts that held immense powe

"Yeah. Stupid men did. I'd like to hear some myths or fairy tales that a woman wrote." "Me too! Perhaps you will write them someday." Her eyes twinkled with amusement. "Well, Greek myths are entertaining, nonetheless. I've always thought that overcoming the tribulations of the world makes us stronger people. I like to think Zeus's plan backfired. Mankind flourished and covered the earth despite all the evil that had been released."