Mythology

What if we still had Kokopelli enjoy hackeysack? A curious mortal populace demands answers.

Yes, we're fascinated by mythology here at Cracked, particularly when it comes to dark truth behind Changeling myths. Read on for more, and seriously: be ready for gods having weird sex.

The Dark Truth Behind Baby-Stealing Changelings From Legends

Ever wonder if your baby has been secretly replaced by goblins? Because you wouldn't be alone.

Authors: By William Kuechenberg
Published: July 18, 2022

4 Bonkers Norse Mythology Moments They Left Out Of The Movies

Authors: By Maxwell Yezpitelok
Published: June 28, 2022

Moon Knight's God Khonshu Vs. His Real Egyptian Counterpart

Authors: By Eli Yudin
Published: April 07, 2022

How The God Kokopelli Became A 90s Bro Accessory

Authors: By Eli Yudin
Published: March 31, 2022

Meet The Kappa, The Mythological Turtleman Who Steals Souls From Butts

Silly Kappa, butts are for bathrooms!

Authors: By Eli Yudin
Published: March 17, 2022

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16 Ancient Gods That Are Metal As All Hell

Baron Samedi didn't have to go so hard

Authors: By Jay Wells L'Ecuyer
Published: December 08, 2021

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16 Pokémon We Didn’t Know Had Mythical Origins

Yep, we hate Lickitung even more now.

Authors: By JhallComics
Published: October 10, 2021

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Cracked VS: Movies vs. Ancient Mythology

Hollywood never shows you what mythical stuff was REALLY like.

Authors: By Andres Diplotti
Published: September 21, 2021

Loki's Latest Teaser Reveals the God of Mischef May Be Gender-Fluid

Eagle-eyed fans were quick to spot this exciting reveal.

Authors: By Carly Tennes
Published: June 07, 2021

Deep Inside India's Ancient Sex Statue Temple

How prudish should you be for a place that has statues Eiffel Towering?

Authors: By Cedric Voets
Published: January 19, 2021

4 Ancient Gods The Modern World Desperately Needs

Let's take a moment to appreciate these incredible deities.

Authors: By Mark Hill
Published: May 09, 2019

5 Ancient Gods Whose Genitals Should Have Their Own Movie

Their genitals aren't like ours. Theirs are special. Theirs are magic.

Authors: By Luis Prada
Published: August 17, 2015

5 Mysteries of Ancient Religions (Easily Explained)

The little ploys that modern faith healers and shady preachers use to fleece the masses have been around for thousands of years, and if anything, they've only gotten less inspired over time.

Authors: By Luke John Smith
Published: October 16, 2014

The 5 Most Depraved Sex Scenes from Important Cultural Myths

If you've spent time studying history at all, you probably already know that depraved sex acts are to religion as rock star groupies from the '70s are to depraved sex acts. In other words, they go hand in hand. Or hand in some other body part, depending on who we're talking about.

Authors: By Jim Yew
Published: August 06, 2011

7 'Ancient' Forms of Mysticism That Are Recent Inventions

Some 'ancient' practices are about as authentic as the ill-fated Chinese tattoo on your arm that the lady swore meant 'pure warrior.'

Authors: By C. Coville
Published: July 06, 2011

Mythology

The Dark Truth Behind Baby-Stealing Changelings From Legends

4 Bonkers Norse Mythology Moments They Left Out Of The Movies

Moon Knight's God Khonshu Vs. His Real Egyptian Counterpart

How The God Kokopelli Became A 90s Bro Accessory

Meet The Kappa, The Mythological Turtleman Who Steals Souls From Butts

16 Ancient Gods That Are Metal As All Hell

16 Pokémon We Didn’t Know Had Mythical Origins

Cracked VS: Movies vs. Ancient Mythology

Loki's Latest Teaser Reveals the God of Mischef May Be Gender-Fluid

Deep Inside India's Ancient Sex Statue Temple

4 Ancient Gods The Modern World Desperately Needs

5 Ancient Gods Whose Genitals Should Have Their Own Movie

5 Mysteries of Ancient Religions (Easily Explained)

The 5 Most Depraved Sex Scenes from Important Cultural Myths

7 'Ancient' Forms of Mysticism That Are Recent Inventions

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