In the Greek myth of Leda and the Swan, Zeus transforms into a fowl and forcibly impregnates the King of Sparta’s wife. The tale achieved notoriety throughout the Middle Ages particularly due to ...

The ancient Irish myth of King Lir, his four children, and his powerful wife Aoife forms the basis of the ballet classic, Swan Lake.

Swans are symbols of love, devotion and grace. There are plenty of fairy tales about swans mating for life, and even grieving for years if their beloved partner dies. And it's one myth that has ...

Celtic mythology stories are rich in folklore characters, including Irish mythological gods and goddesses. Here are some of these Irish gods explained. Here we take a look at some of the top ...