A man with the ability to cast spells and use magic (for good or evil!), wizards are often portrayed as elderly, bearded and with brightly coloured robes and pointy hats - indeed, they're staple of many fantasy stories and games around the world. Stories of wizards have been around for centuries: from folklore like England's… Continue reading How to say WIZARD 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!
Described as horse-like creatures with a single spiralling horn, unicorns appear throughout different mythologies both in Europe and around the world. Said to be pure and incredibly rare, alleged unicorn horns fetched a high price for their magical properties while it was widely believed that these powerful creatures could only be captured by a virgin.… Continue reading How to say UNICORN 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!
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