Legends From Around The World

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

Boobrie

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/boobrie 5th Jan 2023 -  The Boobrie is from Scotland. Said to be a spirit, it is best seen as a giant Bird-like creature. They are said to only be seen by Sailors and s …

Sigbin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/sigbin 5th Jan 2023 -  From The Philippine Island, comes Sigbin. They are Evil Spirits that take on a hideous flying-humanoid appearance. They are said to walk backwar …

Nachzeher

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/nachzeher 5th Jan 2023 -  This German Demon legend goes back to The Middle Ages. They are part-Vampire and part-Ghoul. Unlike traditional blood drinkers , The Nachzeher c …

Tupilaq

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/tupilaq 5th Jan 2023 -  A Greenland Myth, The Tupilaq is a creature created by a Witch or Wizard. Composed of the parts of several animals (bone, tissue, hair, etc). Th …

''Doxy''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/doxy 5th Jan 2023 -  The Doxy Mythos started in Europe (and apparently came to America with The Colonists at some point!). Said to be small and hairy Fairy-type crea …

Lethifold

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/lethifold 5th Jan 2023 -  The ''Lethifold'' are supernatural spirit creatures from The Middle Ages - have but one form that of a blanket or shroud. They are said to be sp …

Baubas

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/baubas 5th Jan 2023 -  From the same Family as The Boogeyman, The Baubas is a Lithuanian fable. Said to be Humanoid in overall appearance - The Baubas has an evil look …

Mourioche

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mourioche 5th Jan 2023 -  From Ancient France, The Mourioche was mentioned in several Medieval Bestiaries. Said to be a frightening creature, it is the size of an Adult H …

Garuda

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/garuda 5th Jan 2023 -  The Great God Vishnu (Creator in Hindu Religion), was said to ride his own mythical beast into battle called Garuda. Also known as The Destroyer …

Hugag

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hugag 5th Jan 2023 - Another mythical American creature, The Hugag was seen in Minnesota (US). It resembled a giant Elk or Moose-like creature. Reputed to be 7 feet tall a …

Nymph

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/nymph 5th Jan 2023 -  From Ancient Greece, Nymphs were said to be Elemental Spirits associated with woods, animals and nature. Different species of Nymph were said to …

Gnome

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/gnome 5th Jan 2023 -  Most European Countries have some sort of Gnome Myth and Legend. In most cases, they are described as very small creatures best suited for livin …