Myths and Folktales

Myths are universal and timeless stories that reflect and shape our lives — they explore our desires, our fears, our longings, and provide narratives that remind us what it means to be human.The Myths series brings together some of the world's finest writers, each of whom has retold a myth in a contemporary and memorable way.

Mysterious Britain and Ireland, a guide to the legends, folklore, myths, paranormal and mysterious places of England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales.

Here we look at old myths and legends, investigate their origins and speculate on just how true they really are.