Legends From Around The World

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

The Drop Bear

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-drop-bear 30th Dec 2022 -  Another frightful critter from Down Under (Australia) , The Drop Bear is A Hybrid cross between a large bear and the kindly Koala . Said to be 7 …

Skinwalker

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/skinwalker 30th Dec 2022 -  The Native American Navajo Tribe tell of Shaman (Healers or Witches), who have reached the height of their powers . These beings are known as Sk …

Fin Folk

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/fin-folk 30th Dec 2022 -  From Scotland's Orkney Islands, comes the Legends of The Fin Folk. Their myths are possibly pre-Celtic in origin. They are a race of being known …

Church Grim

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/church-grim 30th Dec 2022 -  Seen in Ancient English and some Scandinavian Countries, The Church Grim are Guardian Spirits to Churches. They will protect a particular Church …

Adaba

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/adaba 30th Dec 2022 -  A myth from Siberia (Russia), The Adaba is a Forest Spirit . It takes the shape of a horse-like creature. Descriptions of The Adaba vary GREATLY …

Fear Gorta

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/fear-gorta 30th Dec 2022 -  From Ireland, is the Legend of The Fear Gorta. The story can be traced back to The Middle Ages, with a huge resurgence during the 1840s in Irela …

Hippocampus

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hippocamous 30th Dec 2022 -  Ancient Greek in origin, The Hippocampus were created by the Sea God, Poseidon. They were tasked to draw his Royal carriage through the undersea …

Hippogriff

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hippogriff 30th Dec 2022 -  Although similar creatures were mentioned by the Ancient Greeks, The Hippogriff is first mentioned in the 15th Century. A mythical creature, it …

Onocentaur

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/onocentaur 30th Dec 2022 -  From several Medieval Bestiaries, comes the mythos of The Onocentaur. Rarer than a typical Centaur, The Onocentaur is half-donkey and half-man. …

Yamata No Orochi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/yamata-no-orochi 30th Dec 2022 -  From Ancient Japan comes the myth and story of The Yamata No Orochi. This was a mythical monster described as a massive Snake. Orochi supposedly …

''Hihi''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hihi 30th Dec 2022 -  From China, comes The Hihi. These demon spirits are evil. They resemble a large deformed Baboon (or similar primate). They are often considered …

Maa-alused

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/maa-alused 30th Dec 2022 -   The Maa-alused from from Estonian Folk history. Not much is known about these mysterious Elf-like creatures who are said to dwell underground. …