Legends From Around The World

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

The Pillars of Hercules

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-pillars-of-hercules 29th Nov 2022 - An ancient Legend, perhaps even older than it’s 3,500 BC ‘’date’’ – The ‘’Pillars of Hercules’&r …

Hafgufa

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hafgufa 27th Nov 2022 - Originating in Norse Saga, ‘’Hafgufa’’ was said to be a ‘’massive Sea Serpent’’ (Monster), reported by …

Rougarou

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/rougarou 27th Nov 2022 - Much like the mythos associated with ‘’Werewolves’’, The Rougarou is an American transplanted ‘’Cousin’&rsqu …

Golem

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/golem 26th Nov 2022 - This ancient Hebrew Monster was actually a protector of sorts. Created by a Priest or Rabbi - usually from large amounts of clay or fired mud. Shaped …

Troll

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/troll 26th Nov 2022 - These popular legendary creatures have been talked about (and seen), in just about every Country and culture on The Planet. First seen in Nordic saga …

Cyclops

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/cyclops 26th Nov 2022 - Yet another legendary mythic creature from Ancient Greece was the ''Cyclops''. Offspring of Poseidon, these gigantic creatures were humanoid in appear …

Hydra

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/hydra 26th Nov 2022 - From Ancient Greece comes The Hydra. Born of two Gods (Typhon and Echidna). This serpent-like creature was said to be over 100 feet long. It possessed …

The Legend of The Wandering Jew

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/the-legend-of-the-wandering-jew 26th Nov 2022 - Possibly many thousands of years old, this story was popular in Medieval Europe. As the legend goes, Christ fell while carrying his Cross. He fell in …

Adar Llwch Gwin

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/adar-llwch-gwin 26th Nov 2022 - Descended from The Griffin Family, This Welsh Monster Legend involved the Ancient Welsh hero Drudwas ap Tryffin. He was given a flock of these part-Ea …

Drekavac

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/drekavac 26th Nov 2022 - From Serbia, comes The ''Drekavac''. The legend seems to have developed in the 11th Century. Described as long and gaunt, with a overly large head, th …

Mooqui

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/mooqui 26th Nov 2022 - From Central America, come The ''Mooqui''. These devilish, Goblin-like creatures live in the many Mines found in South America (especially Peru and Co …

Kraken

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/myth/kraken 26th Nov 2022 - Known throughout Sailor legends for centuries, The ''Kraken'' (despite Hollywood's attempt to make it Greek), was actually based on Norwegian and Gree …