Since the beginning of human history, people have lived in close contact with animals—usually as hunters and farmers—and have developed myths and legends about them. All kinds of creatures, from fierce leopards to tiny spiders, play important roles in mythology. A myth can give special ...
While technically a freshwater creature, the Loch Ness Monster—often referred to as “Nessie”—is one of the most famous aquatic legends in the world. Believed to inhabit Loch Ness in the Scottish Highlands, Nessie is often described as a large, long-necked creature with humps rising above ...