Benjamin Roussey Scary Studies

Benjamin Roussey

typhon

Scary Stories

Typhon, The Chaos Monster (and Father of Monsters) in Greek Mythology

The monstrous and terrifying creature Typhon, also known as Typhoeus, was a prominent figure in Greek mythology. He was associated with chaos, storms, ...

By Benjamin RousseyDecember 10, 20230

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Scary Stories

What Is A Changeling? Exploring The Mythology And Stories

If you thought fairies were all about magic and pixie dust, you’re wrong! According to mythology, fairies are also into stealing babies and ...

By Benjamin RousseyNovember 12, 20230

scary tooth fairy

Scary Movies

Scary Tooth Fairy – Dark Legends And Horror Movies Based On The Tales

The Tooth Fairy is just as much a part of childhood and imagination as Santa Claus or the Easter Bunny. Yet, our sweet ...

By Benjamin RousseySeptember 21, 20230

dark fairy tales

Scary Stories

Dark Fairy Tales: The Scariest Come From The Brothers Grimm

You can have your blood-sucking vampires, haunted houses, and gut-wrenching screams from the average Hollywood movie, but if you’re looking for something scarier, ...

By Benjamin RousseyAugust 13, 20230

what is a djinn

Scary Stories

What Is A Djinn? Ancient Mythology Of The Arabic Creature

In the medieval world, belief in supernatural creatures, including the evil Ghul and the diabolic djinn, was common practice. Two important medieval texts ...

By Benjamin RousseyJuly 18, 20230

what is a lamia

Scary Stories

What Is A Lamia, The Child Devouring Sea Monster Of Greek Mythology

Greek mythology spins tales of the once beautiful queen Lamia who loved the Greek God Zeus. But due to some events, she transformed ...

By Benjamin RousseyJune 7, 20230

ouija movies in order explained-

Scary Movies

The Ouija Movies Explained, In Order: Follow the Rules People!

The Ouija board game from Hasbro inspired this paranormal horror movie series. The Ouija is a popular occult tool used to connect with ...

By Benjamin RousseyMay 6, 20231

signs movie explained

Scary Movies

M Night Shyamalan’s Signs Explained: Unpacking His Alien Thriller

The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable were two of M. Night Shyamalan’s breakthrough films in the early 2000s. The alien thriller movie Signs, which ...

By Benjamin RousseyMarch 21, 20230

fire-breathing monster in Greek mythology, Chimera

Scary Creatures

Chimera, The Monstrous Fire Breathing Monster From Greek Mythology

Greek mythology is a magnificent fantasy realm where scary monsters live. The more horrifying the beast, the braver the Greek hero’s antics may ...

By Benjamin RousseyFebruary 7, 20230

mare demon, mare mythology

Scary Creatures

The Old Norse Myth of Mare: The Demon Of Evil Nightmares

Most of us think of nightmares as dark terrors conjured by the subconscious. But what if it’s more? From getting caught in a ...

By Benjamin RousseyJanuary 10, 20239

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