Exploring the World's Folklore: Myths, Legends & Paranormal Encounters
Exploring the World's Folklore: Myths, Legends & Paranormal Encounters
Cryptids, mysterious beings, and unexplained creatures reported in folklore, legends, and encounters around the world.
Hawaiian mythology throbs with a vibrant cast of mythical creatures and whispers of the paranormal. From the fiery wrath of Pele, goddess of volcanoes, to the mischievous Menehune, legendary little people known for their construction skills, these stories weave the…
The folklore of cultures the world over includes stories of magical little people. Although for most people the leprechauns of Ireland are the first to come to mind — in Hawaii the mischievous Menehune roam the deep forests, especially at night. Hawaii’s…
Werewolves have been around as far back as written word. Have you ever been suspicious that someone you know was a little wolfy? But how can you be sure? You can’t go around accusing people willy-nilly. But don’t despair, as with…
Listing of Were-Creatures/Shape-Shifters from around the world In folklore, mythology or even fiction, shapeshifting is the act of metamorphosing from one physical form into another. This amazing feat can be accomplished in several ways : magical spells, magic powers of…
Ningen (人間 – meaning ‘human being’) First sighted in the 1960’s, this large humanoid creature could be hiding out in the vast unexplored wilderness of the Antarctic. Primarily seen in the icy ocean waters by, government run, Japanese “whale research” vessels,…
In the mountains of Auvergne France a story dating back to 1588 was told of a royal female werewoman. In the story, a nobleman was gazing out of his window and upon seeing a hunter he knew, asked him to check…
Werewolf – Lycanthropy Lycanthropy comes from the Greek lykoi, “wolf” and anthropos, “man” The legend of the werewolf is one of the most ancient and widespread. Stories of werewolves can be found as far back as history has been written.…
Centaurs, as most often stated in Greek mythological texts, were the offspring of Ixion (son of Ares, God of War), and Nephele (the cloud made in the image of Hera). These amazing creatures had the body of a man from…