Legends & Folklore

The bay laurel (Laurus nobilis) is a large shrub that is native to the Mediterranean area. It has numerous historical and present uses.

Many hundreds of years ago according to folklore there were vampires that roamed the earth. The vampires legend was strengthened in the 14th century Europe with the brutal deeds of Vlad Tepes...

As a child growing up I remember hearing my parents talk of the weather. They would see signs that would point to weather patterns. Signs such as, if it rains while the sun is out, that means that...

Imagine crossing a large, open section of ocean where strange things happen and ships disappear without a trace. Now imagine that there are no markings and no natural borders to let travelers know...

Every city, village and town in the world creates its own folklore. Wherever you live, there are local heroes from history, haunted places and historical events that people still relay. Finding...

Native American folklore is as diverse as the Native American peoples themselves. Mountain and coastal tribes had full-time religious leaders and shrines or temples, while nomadic Plains Indians...

Tell your children a story about their ancestors and you are contributing to the folklore of your culture. Folklore includes the oral traditions and stories of a particular culture. Many stories...

Sasquatch, also commonly known as Bigfoot, is a staple of North American legends and folklore. As infamous as the Loch Ness Monster in Scotland, most think Sasquatch is between 7 and 10 feet tall...