This myth from Baltic mythology tells of Jūratė and Kastytis, lovers destined to be torn apart. Jūratė, Queen of the Sea and Baltic goddess who fell deeply in love with Kastytis, a simple fisherman. They lived happily for a time in the magnificent amber palace of Jūratė.

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The Kelpie is a terrifying water spirit from Scottish Mythology that most commonly takes the form of a beautiful black horse. The Kelpie is famed for luring it's prey towards the water then drowning and devouring them. Be careful next time you visit the Lochs of Scotland...

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The story of Medusa from Greek mythology is perhaps less well known than Medusa herself. The name Medusa summons forth images of a terrible and cruel monster, but she was not always this way. So who was Medusa really, and how did she end up being cast in the role of the villain? The story of Medusa awaits...

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The death of Baldur is a pivotal moment in Norse Mythology that signalled the first step towards Ragnarok. Baldur was a beloved Norse God that met his fate as a result of a piece of mistletoe and the trickster God Loki.

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The Secret Name of Ra, a mystery of Egyptian Mythology and the only way to unlock the true power of the Egyptian Sun God Ra. The Secret Name of Ra was desired by the goddess Isis and she hatched a cunning plan to learn it. A great tale from Egyptian Mythology.

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Vlad the Impaler, Wallachian Prince and the inspiration behind Dracula. A celebrated but bitterly cruel European ruler that fought both his own people and Ottoman invaders to rule his homeland on three separate occasions. Vlad the Impaler lived a fascinating life that earnt him his most brutal nickname of the Impaler.

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Mjolnir, mighty hammer of the thunder god Thor. Mjolnir has a special  place is Norse mythology and indeed, all mythology as one of the most  famous weapons of legend. But who made Mjolnir and how did it end up in  the possession of Thor? All is revealed in our story, Mjolnir - The  creation of Thor's Hammer.

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Isis and the Seven Scorpions, a fable from Egyptian Mythology with for  once, a clear and positive message of kindness and humility. Egyptian  mythology at its finest. Isis and her seven scorpions tells the story of  the goddess Isis running scared following the murder of her husband  Osiris.

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The Great Heathen Army was a mighty force of Viking warriors assembled for the invasion of England. Led by legendary Viking warriors such as Ivar the Boneless, Ubba, Halfdan and Bjorn Ironside, the Great Heathen Army triggered a significant shift in Anglo Saxon history that left a permanent mark on the country.

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The Aesir vs the Vanir, an epic battle between the two tribes of Norse  Gods that was a defining point in Norse mythology. The Aesir, known for  their strength and bravery, fought a straightforward war as only they  knew, with great weapons and brute force. The Vanir however, who  favoured magic and trickery, used the more subtle means of their powers.

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