Legends From Around The World

All Cultures have great (and often fearful) Tales and Epics. Read on some of the best found…

Klabauterman

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/klabauterman 6th Jan 2023 -  A Baltic Sea Myth, The Klabauterman is said by some to be a Sea Sprite (Spirit). They assist Sailors who have fallen in the Sea by protecting th …

Chichcharney

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/chichcharney 6th Jan 2023 -  A mythical bird-like creature, they were said to have once lived on the Island of Andros (near The Caribbean Bahamas). They have human qualities …

Hai Nu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hai-nu 6th Jan 2023 -  From Japan, The Hai-Nu were Spirit Protectors of a Family or Household. They resemble a normal canine, except that they have great black wings. …

Ma Mian

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/ma-mian 6th Jan 2023 -  Told of in ancient Chinese myths, Ma-Mian are the souls of the dead who come to Earth and are seen with the face or head of a Horse!. They are a …

La Diablesse

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/la-diablesse 6th Jan 2023 -  From Trinadad and Tobago (in The Caribbean), La Diablesse is often seen as an older woman (sometimes even as a Hag). She wears long dresses to h …

Buta Kala

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/buta-kala 6th Jan 2023 -  From the Island of Bali in the South Pacific, The Buta Kala is a hideous beast. Said to be seen with missing body parts (varies), they have larg …

Bogill

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/bogill 5th Jan 2023 -  Scottish by creation, The Bogill (or Bogle) is akin to The Boogeyman. Fierce creatures, they resemble Gnomes. They wander the swamps and marshes …

Curupira

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/curupira 5th Jan 2023 -  The Brazilian Rain Forests of South America are full of legendary tales of spirits and creatures. The Tupi Tribe of Indians, tell of The Curupir …

Haltija

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/haltija 5th Jan 2023 -  From Finland, The Haltija were Gnome and Elf-like creatures that guarded and helped Humans who invoked their assistance. They are classified int …

Holawaka

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/holawaka 5th Jan 2023 -  From The Galla Peoples of Ethiopia (Africa), The Holawaka was a Messenger (Bird) Spirit of The Gods. Man (Eons ago), was made to be immortal. Th …

Mushussu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mushussu 5th Jan 2023 -  From Ancient Babylon, Mushussu was a beast created by The Akkadian Gods to protect The Istar Gate into the Ancient City of Babylon. Sometimes re …

Pelesit

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/pelesit 5th Jan 2023 -  From Maylasia, Pelesit is a Spirit of Nautre that take the form of a Grasshopper. If caught, Pelesit must be kept in a glass jar and feed a drop …