The Flying Head (Iroquois Mythology): A monstrous head with wings, eyes on its scalp, and sharp teeth terrorizes villages in Iroquois folklore, symbolizing the consequences of greed and disrespect for nature
The Popol Vuh (Maya Mythology): The sacred book of the K'iche' Maya narrates the creation of humanity from maize, and the trials of the hero twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque against the lords of the underworld.
The Tale of Fenrir (Norse Mythology): Fenrir, a giant wolf, grows so large that the gods must bind him with a magical chain.
The Kelpie (Scottish Folklore): A water spirit that appears as a horse, luring humans to ride on its back before dragging them into the water to drown and devour them, emphasizing the dangers of Scotland's lochs and rivers.
The Monkey King (Chinese Mythology): Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, possesses supernatural powers and rebels against the gods. His adventures, recorded in the classic "Journey to the West," reflect themes of self-discovery and redemption
The White Buffalo Calf Woman (Lakota Mythology): A sacred figure who appears as a beautiful woman bringing a sacred pipe to the Lakota people, teaching them rituals and ceremonies that promote harmony and balance.
The Churning of the Ocean (Hindu Mythology): Devas (gods) and Asuras (demons) cooperate to churn the cosmic ocean for the elixir of immortality.
The Amazons (Greek Mythology): Fierce warrior women who lived apart from men, the Amazons were skilled fighters and feared adversaries in Greek mythology, challenging traditional gender roles and inspiring tales of heroism.