Legends From Around The World

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

Slepnir

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/slepnir 22nd Dec 2022 -   A Norse Myth, The Slepinir was said to be the fastest horse in The World. This was possibly due to the fact that The Slepinir had 8-legs! Capab …

Soucouyant

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/soucouyant 22nd Dec 2022 -  A common myth shared with many Caribbean Countries, The Soucouyant is a Shapeshifting Evil Spirit. They commonly take the form of a Hag (during …

Aqrabuamelu

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/aqrabuamelu 22nd Dec 2022 - Or better known as  Scorpion Men were a feature in Ancient Akkadian Mythology. They were mentioned in the Epic tome Gilgamesh . Living in The Mas …

Ya Te Veo

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/ya-te-veo 22nd Dec 2022 -  Not all strange creatures and beasts are animals. The Ya Te Veo of Africa (and apparently in South America, as well) is a Man Eating Tree . Firs …

''Adze''

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/adze 22nd Dec 2022 -  A creatures talked about among The Tribes of Ghana (Africa), The Adze is a supernatural beats. Blood drinkers by nature, their true form is more …

Manticore

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/manticore 22nd Dec 2022 -  Ancient Persian (with hints of Egypt as well), The Manticore is another hybrid creature. Described as the body of a Lion, it was said to have hu …

Cockatrice

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/cockatrice 22nd Dec 2022 -  From Elizabethan England, come the tale of The Cockatrice. These beasts had the head of a Rooster and the body of a Dragon. Like the Rooster, th …

Jikininki

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/jikininki 22nd Dec 2022 -  The Jikininki are Japanese Evil Spirits , who take on human-like appearance. They are normally seen as Ghostly Pale people with Reddish eyes . I …

Pontianak

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/pontianak 22nd Dec 2022 -  From Indonesia comes this very nasty Evil Spirit. The Pontianak were said to be the Angry Spirits of women who died in child birth. They fell ro …

Foo Dragon

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/foo-dragon 22nd Dec 2022 -  The Foo Dragon are Ancient Chinese mythical beasts, tasked with guarding Temples, Palaces and Tombs of Royalty. They are similar to Dragons. The …

Knucker

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/knucker 22nd Dec 2022 -  From England comes the Medieval story of The Knucker. This creature was a form of small Dragon, known for raiding one's cattle and sheep. Appare …

Tlahuelpuchi

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/tlahuelpuchi 22nd Dec 2022 -  These Vampire creatures are from Mexico. They can be both Male and Female. They appear mostly human (sans their yellow eyes and fangs). Once cre …