Urban Legends

Out of all the scary mythical creatures or ghostly rumors we have read about, some of the most bone-chilling have come from the Philippines. For thousands of years, people in every walk of life have been telling tales of terrifying creatures that walk among us. Mythological creatures and cryptids have mostly faded in our era […]

The thing about urban legends is, they are mostly fake, made up to scare you during your childhood, but there are far more creepy urban legends that turned out to be true. It’s late at night and you’re driving down a dark road when suddenly the car behind you flashes its brights at you. You

Ranking the 12 scariest Japanese Yokai from Japanese folklore and mythology. From the fearsome, red-skinned Oni to the bird-like Tengu spirits. Welcome to our exploration of the mesmerizing world of Yokai, the demons and monsters of Japanese folklore and mythology. These spooky and mysterious creatures helped early Japanese society to explain the unexplained. Yokai monsters

Ever wonder where our Halloween traditions, superstitions and myths come from? Like carving pumpkins or wearing scary costumes? Halloween evolved from the ancient Celtic festival Sow-in also known as the Celtic New Year which fell between October 31st and November 1st. The celebration marks the end of summer the harvest season and the beginning of

While North America may not have a long history of mythologies compared to other cultures, each state has its own folklore legends, mythical creatures, monsters, and cryptids that have captivated generations. Every area of the world has its own stories passed down through the ages, twisted by decades of retelling and reimagining. Related Articles:- Here are 25 most famous

Superstitions, myths and customs concerning mirrors cultures date back hundreds of years from all over the globe which share beliefs about the powers of mirrors. Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Most of us are familiar with this famous line from Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Related article:- 10 scariest

Alright, I know you aren’t aware of Hans Trapp. Although many people are familiar with the darker side of Christmas and legends such as those of Krampus and Gryla. Where Krampus is the half-goat, half-demon creature from Central European folklore who punishes misbehaving children, Gryla is an Icelandic witch who devours them. But there’s also

The facts and figures in Norse mythology includes great number of mythical creatures, giants, and deities. Norse mythology or Scandinavian mythology is a belief system belonging to the North Germanic people upheld during the Viking age. Norse mythology is a body of myths consisting of tales of various beings, deities, and heroes and revolves around

There is an abandoned railway tunnel known as the Screaming Tunnel in Niagara Falls, Ontario, which has a special significance among paranormal enthusiasts. It has been the birthplace of an infamous urban legend for decades. People have hiked through the woods to experience what locals have christened the Screaming Tunnel. If you wander around the

In 1746, the Danish king officially banned telling stories of Gryla and the Yule Lads because it was considered too scary. Weird, isn’t it? Can you even imagine that a legend or folklore would be banned because the children were too terrified of it? So what made this legend so terrifying? Let’s find out. Christmas