Legends & Lore
Legends & Lore journeys through global mythology and folklore. Discover ancient legends, urban myths, and supernatural beings that have shaped cultures and inspired wonder for generations.
The Aswang: Shape-Shifting Monsters of Filipino Lore and Their Cultural Impact
Discover the legend of the Aswang, the shape-shifting monster from Filipino folklore known for its vampire, witch, and beast traits. Explore its cultural impact and enduring presence in Philippine myths.
The Tikoloshe: Mischievous Spirits of Southern Africa and Their Cultural Significance
Discover the fascinating lore of the Tikoloshe, a mischievous supernatural creature from Southern African folklore. Learn about its origins, behaviors, and cultural significance among the Nguni peoples.
The Will-o’-the-Wisp: Ghost Lights in Marshes and Their Mysterious Origins
Discover the mystery behind the Will-o’-the-Wisp—ghostly lights that flicker over marshes at night. Learn how natural gases create these eerie glows and explore the legends of lost souls tied to these haunting phenomena.
The Selkie: Seal Folk of Celtic Shores and Their Enchanting Legends
Discover the captivating world of selkies—mythical seal folk from Celtic and Norse folklore. Explore their magical transformations, enchanting legends, and the timeless pull of the ocean in Scottish and Irish coastal myths.
The Pontianak: Southeast Asia’s Vengeful Female Spirit in Folklore and Modern Culture
Discover the haunting legend of the Pontianak, a vengeful female spirit from Southeast Asian folklore. Explore her origins, cultural significance, and impact on modern stories across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore.
The Manananggal: Vampiric Creatures of the Philippines and Their Role in Filipino Folklore
Discover the chilling legend of the Manananggal, a vampiric creature from Philippine folklore known for separating its body and hunting by night. Explore its origins and role in Filipino myth.
The Slender Man: Birth of a Modern Urban Legend and Its Cultural Impact
Discover the birth of the Slender Man, a modern urban legend created in 2009 by Eric Knudsen. Explore how this faceless, tall figure became a viral internet myth and shaped online horror culture.
The Jersey Devil: Monster of the Pine Barrens Explored Through Folklore and Fact
Discover the truth behind the Jersey Devil, a legendary creature of the New Jersey Pine Barrens. Explore centuries of folklore, eyewitness tales, and local history surrounding this eerie, winged beast.
The Loch Ness Monster
Discover the enduring legend of the Loch Ness Monster, Scotland’s Water Horse. Explore folklore, sightings, and the mystery behind Nessie in the deep waters of Loch Ness.
The Thunderbird: Giant Birds in Native American Myth and Their Cultural Significance
Discover the thunderbird, a legendary giant bird in Native American mythology known for its connection to storms, strength, and protection. Explore its cultural significance across indigenous tribes and the powerful legends behind this supernatural spirit.
The Black Shuck: Demon Dogs of English Lore and Their Haunting Legends
Discover the chilling legends of Black Shuck, the ghostly black dog of English folklore. Known for its glowing eyes and eerie presence, this supernatural hound is said to foretell death and misfortune across England’s countryside and coastline.
The Mothman: West Virginia’s Winged Mystery and Its Enduring Legend
Discover the chilling story of the Mothman, West Virginia’s mysterious winged creature with glowing red eyes. Explore the enduring legend that began in 1966 in Point Pleasant and captivated locals for over a year.
The Nian: Monster of Chinese New Year and Its Role in Holiday Traditions
Discover the legend of the Nian, the fierce mythical beast that inspired Chinese New Year customs. Learn how this lion-headed monster shaped holiday traditions and village celebrations.
The Selkie: Seal People of the North Atlantic in Folklore and Myth
Discover the enchanting legend of the Selkie, mythical seal people from North Atlantic folklore. Explore tales from Scotland’s Northern Isles and Ireland about these shape-shifting beings who live between sea and land.
The Manananggal: Flying Horror of the Philippines and Its Origins in Folklore
Discover the chilling legend of the Manananggal, a mythical creature from the Philippines known for its flying, blood-sucking horror. Explore its origins and role in Filipino folklore, especially in the Visayas region.
The Black Shuck: Hound of the Eastern Counties and Its Legendary Origins
Discover the chilling legend of Black Shuck, the ghostly black dog of East Anglia known for its glowing eyes and eerie appearances, including the infamous 1577 storm at Bungay’s St Mary’s Church. Explore the origins and sightings of this mysterious hound.
The Headless Horseman: From Europe to America and Its Transatlantic Mythical Journey
Discover the captivating tale of the Headless Horseman, a legendary figure rooted in European folklore and immortalized in America by Washington Irving’s “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Explore its transatlantic journey and cultural variations from Germany to Ireland and Scandinavia.
The Baba Yaga: Witch of the Iron Forest and Her Role in Slavic Folklore
Discover the mysterious Baba Yaga, the Witch of the Iron Forest from Slavic folklore. Explore her magical powers, iron teeth, and iconic hut on chicken legs in Russian tales.
The Chupacabra: Fact, Fiction, and Fear Explored Through History and Legend
Explore the chilling legend of the Chupacabra—its origins, eyewitness tales, and scientific investigations that separate fact from fiction in this enduring myth from Latin America.
The La Llorona: Mexico’s Weeping Woman and the Legend Behind the Haunting
Discover the chilling legend of La Llorona, Mexico’s Weeping Woman who wanders rivers mourning her lost children. Explore the haunting folklore behind this timeless ghost story.