Legends From Around The World

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

Selkie

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/selkie 4th Jan 2023 -  Written of in Ireland (as well as some Scandinavian Cultures), The Selkie are a race of Mer-People . Their natural form is that of a Seal. They …

Caladrius

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/caladrius 4th Jan 2023 -  Yet another beast from Ancient Greece, The Caladrius were said to be magical birds (often white), who could cure the sick and dying. Said to be …

Icthyocentaur

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/icthyocentaur 2nd Jan 2023 - Dating to Ancient Greek Mythology and the 12th Century AD – The Ichthyocentaurs were said to be be ''Half Man and Half Fish''. While similar to …

Capitoline Wolf

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/capitoline-wolf 2nd Jan 2023 - One of Ancient Rome's most enduring Legends – the tale of The Founding of Rome and the Kingship of The Brothers, Romulus and Remus is one, thous …

Jaculus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/jaculus 2nd Jan 2023 - From Ancient Greek Mythos – The ''Jaculus'' (or translated to meaning ''thrown''), was said to be a small-sized Dragon Being, that lived in tree …

Minyades

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/minyades 2nd Jan 2023 - The story of The Minyades (who were Sisters and Princesses of Arcadia), are often cited in Ancient Greek Mythology as an example of how not to anger T …

Swan Maidens

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/swan-maidens 2nd Jan 2023 - A common European Mythos and Legend, ''Swan Maidens'' are Creatures that can be found in MANY National Folk Stories. These are mythical (always Female …

Unhcegila

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/unhcegila 2nd Jan 2023 - The Lakota Sioux of North America have a Legend regarding a Spirit known as ''Unhcegila''. This Entity was a demonic force, which was portrayed in Nat …

Blajini

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/blajini 2nd Jan 2023 - A Romanian (and related Regional) Belief, ''Blajini'' is the name associated with ''Others who Live in The Earth''. As was common in the 5th Century A …

Lavellan

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/lavellan 2nd Jan 2023 - A mythical Scottish ''Beastie'' – The Lavellan was said to be a large ''Rodent-like'' Creature, which was very poisonous. So much in fact, that …

Arachne

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/arachne 2nd Jan 2023 - Arachne is a term used to classify various species of Spider (Arachind) in Science. It's origns however, go back to Ancient Greece and the particular …

Ichneumon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/ichneumon 2nd Jan 2023 - With origins dating to Ancient Greece, The Ichneumon were a popular Medieval Creature found in many forms of art and Literature. The Cryptoid was said …