The tale of Salmoneus, the king who dared to imitate Zeus, reveals ancient fears of hubris, madness, and divine punishment.

Discover the fascinating truth behind legendary myths in "The 12 Real-Life Creatures Behind Famous Mythical Beasts." From dragons inspired by the elusive 36-foot oarfish to mermaids mistaken for ...

In Greek mythology, Oceanids, or water nymphs are most commonly associated with water. They are daughters of Titans, the ...

Discover the Doomsday Fish, also known as the Oarfish, a mysterious deep-sea creature linked to natural disaster myths. Learn ...

The rare 'doomsday fish' oarfish was spotted off Tamil Nadu’s coast after sightings in Mexico, Australia & NZ. This sparked fears of a natural disaster. What does it really signify?

The oarfish, popularly known as the ‘doomsday fish’, has been making a lot of appearances in recent times, raising fear and concerns among people who believe they might be hinting at an upcoming ...

The elusive oarfish, dubbed the "doomsday fish," is steeped in folklore, particularly in Japan where it's seen as a harbinger ...

‘Doomsday Fish’: Here Are All The Sightings Tamil Nadu Sighting Kicks Off Global Oarfish Wave In late May 2025, the first recorded sighting of the year occurred off the coast of Tamil Nadu, India.

An oarfish, also known as the "doomsday fish", was recently caught off the Tamil Nadu coast. This deep-sea creature, rarely seen near the surface, is thought to be a warning of natural disasters.

“I try to fight this lamentable tendency,” he says, but now reads more nonfiction than fiction. “Odyssey” is the fourth in his series on Greek mythology.

Oarfish are long, ribbon-like fish that live 200–1,000 metres below the surface of temperate and tropical oceans. They are the longest bony fish, reaching lengths of nearly 30 feet (9 metres).