Originating in Scandinavian folklore, the kraken is usually depicted as an aggressive cephalopod-like creature capable of destroying entire ships and dragging sailors to their doom. 'Many cultures ...

But when were giant squids discovered, and why did it take so long to find the real-life "Kraken"? Let's find out. Do sea ...

The Norwegian Forest Cat has deep roots in Norse mythology, tied to some of the most revered figures in Scandinavian folklore. Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, fertility, and beauty, famously ...

The gnome’s job was to protect the welfare and health of livestock. In mid-winter, a family thanked the gnome with a delicious bowl of porridge to show gratitude for the gnomes’ hard work, to bring ...

He is the first Paralympic Winter Games mascot with a visible physical disability. Sondre’s design is based on the trolls depicted in Scandinavian folklore. The skiing troll with one leg was created ...