Category: Folklore

Korean folklore

Dokkaebi, the Goblins of Korean Folklore

In Korean art and folklore, Dokkaebi are mythical goblins known for their peculiar appearances and supernatural abilities. They are often depicted as humanoid beings with the ability to transform into various forms and possess...

Just like Loch Ness many North-American lakes inhabit cryptids of the Sea Serpent type. Lake Wallowa has "Wally" and sightings of the creature support an ancient Nez Perce legend.

Wallowa Lake Monster (Wally)

The Wallowa Lake Monster, also known as Wally, is a creature that has been rumored to inhabit Wallowa Lake in Oregon, USA. Wallowa Lake is a ribbon lake 1 mile (1.6 km) south of...

Troll

A troll is an unpredictable creature in Norse mythology, that embodies the forces of nature and the word is used as a generic term for such type of spirits. Especially in Sweden and Denmark,...

Ivan Alexeyevich Dzheneyev - 1907

Water spirits of Eastern Europe

Water spirits hold an important position in Eastern European folklore. Within Slavic lore, the Rusalka and Vodyany or Wodnick are about the only creatures known beyond Slavic countries. This is mainly due to the...