The praying mantis got its name from the Greek word mantikos, which means soothsayer or prophet. This name was given to them ...

(A praying mantis was a main character in the kids movie Kung Fu Panda for a reason.) She adds that some African cultures also "look for messages when [a] praying mantis appears." ...

The African Kalahari Bushmen worship the praying mantis as they believe their god, Kaggen, can take on its form. In turn, they see it as a divine messenger. Advertisement ...