A creature so elusive, it got one of its most widely used names from the footprints left in its wake... for centuries, stories of Bigfoot or Sasquatch have been passed down by indigenous cultures all over the United States, Asia and Australasia... and they've even been spotted in Europe too! There are thousands of reported… Continue reading How to say BIGFOOT in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
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How to say FAIRY in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Found in almost all folklores and mythologies across Europe, there are many differing stories and beliefs about fairies. Indeed, depending on who you ask these tiny magical creatures shaped like humans with wings can be benevolent, mischievous or even outright vicious! Some claim they are earth-bound angels, while others state they're spirits of the natural… Continue reading How to say FAIRY in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
How to say MONSTER in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Dragons, werewolves, vampires, zombies... monsters comes in many forms and while we may be told that such things don't really exist, they are still capture our imaginations - and our nightmares! From the creature following you through the woods to the thing that lurks under your bed, here are just some of the terms for… Continue reading How to say MONSTER in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
How to say DRAGON in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
A common feature in folklore, dragons are found in cultures all over Europe. Generally depicted as monstrous fire-breathing reptiles with large bat-like wings, legends about these ferocious creatures date back as far as the days of the Romans - and they are still a hugely popular part of fantasy literature today! Whether they are hoarding… Continue reading How to say DRAGON in 50 languages with Europe in a Day!
Myths and Monsters
Mythology and folklore always offer an fascinating insight into different cultures! BIGFOOTDRAGONFAIRY GHOSTGHOSTMONSTERMERMAIDPHOENIXSKELETONUNICORNWEREWOLFVAMPIREWITCHZOMBIE Want to hear more about the ghostly goings-on in Europe? For more bizarre stories of the unexplained, vicious monsters and haunting ghouls, check out: Here Be Monsters - A Hallow Tour around the Continent