Articles (Myth)

Komodo: A Living Dragon with Iron-Coated Teeth
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

While dragons are mythical creatures, the Komodo dragon is a real, living lizard and is one of the closest living examples of a dinosaur.


Mermaids between Myth, Culture, and Fact (2): Encounters and Revelations
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In real life, many of the accounts of mermaid sightings were given by sailors and fishermen. 

Mermaids between Myth, Culture, and Fact (1)
(Science in Arts and Culture)

Water bodies have always inspired myths and legends because of the central role they play in most societies.

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