Legends From Around The World

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

Hercinia

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hercinia 5th Jan 2023 -  Another creature which appeared in many Medieval Bestiaries, The Hercinia was said to live in the deep forests of Southern Germany. Said to go b …

Baykok

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/baykok 5th Jan 2023 -  From The Native American Owjibe Tribe, is the Ancient story of The Baykok. The supernatural creature is seen as the skeleton of a Warrior. He wa …

''Gamr''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/gamr 5th Jan 2023 -  From Ancient Norse myths comes the Legend of Gamr. Gamr is a Hell Beast - created by Odin (King of The Gods). Set to guard the Gate to The Under …

Muscaliet

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/muscaliet 5th Jan 2023 -  The Muscaliet was a small beast mentioned in several Medieval Bestiaries. Said to live all over Europe, they had the body of a Hare, a Squirrel' …

Karkadann

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/karkadann 5th Jan 2023 -  Said to exist in Hindu Mythology, The Karkadann were known of in Medieval Bestiaries as well. They were said to be powerful beasts that where pa …

Amphisbaena

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/amphisbaena 5th Jan 2023 -  This unique creature if from Ancient Greek mythos. Said to be a large Snake, it has a head located on both ends of it's body!. It was said to on …

Attocroppe

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/attocroppe 5th Jan 2023 -  These are Medieval Bestiary creatures, said to be some of the meanest of Fairy creatures. They were said to greatly resemble an upright Snake. B …

Nokken

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/nokken 5th Jan 2023 - Predominately a Germanic legend, The Nokken are very dangerous Water Spirits (Demons). They are Shapeshifters and can become any ''pleasing'' form to …

The Sword of St. Maurice

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-sword-of-st-maurice 4th Jan 2023 - The Legend of St. Maurice is linked to Ancient Rome and the persecutions of Christians. As the legend goes, Maurice was a Roman Officer who was conver …

''Murgley'', The Sword of Ganelon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/murgley-the-sword-of-ganelon 4th Jan 2023 - Roughly translated to "Death Brand", this was the legendary weapon of Ganelon (Roland The Knight's arch rival). As told in "The Song of Roland", Ganel …

''Bibi''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/bibi 4th Jan 2023 - According to ancient Chinese Mythos – a ‘’Bibi’’ was a form of mystical Creature – described as a ‘’Fl …

Sassabonsam

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/sassabonsam 4th Jan 2023 - A common piece of Mythology found among many Tribes in West Africa, is The Sassabonsam. This Creature is akin to many related Vampire Myths found in E …