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Category Archives: Legends

Home / Archive Category: Legends

Sawney Bean

Aug 5, 2019Eric CorbettCannibalism, Legends

Legendary 16th-century Scottish cannibal.

Angels of Mons

May 24, 2019Eric CorbettLegends, ParanormalBetter than Wikipedia, Facebook post

Angels who were widely reported as having defended the British Expeditionary Force against overwhelming odds in the first major engagement of the First World War, the Battle of Mons, on Sunday 23 August 1914.

Wandering Jew

Mar 20, 2019Eric CorbettLegends

Jewish cobbler named Cartophilus, condemned by Jesus to roam the world without rest until the end of time, for taunting him on his way to the Crucifixion.

Cailleach

Nov 28, 2018Eric CorbettLegends, Mythical & legendary creaturesFacebook post

Ancient Celtic hag goddess who in her various guises shaped the land, controlled the forces of nature, and was responsible for the harsh nature of winter.

Greyfriars Bobby

Nov 25, 2018Eric CorbettDogs, Legends

Skye Terrier who supposedly spent fourteen years guarding the grave of his owner in 19th-century Edinburgh, until his own death on 14 January 1872.

Devil’s Knell

Sep 14, 2018Daisy GraceLegends, Yorkshire

Custom associated with Dewsbury Minster in West Yorkshire, England.

Green children of Woolpit

Aug 31, 2018Eric CorbettLegendsFacebook post

Boy and girl of unusual skin colour who reportedly appeared in the village of Woolpit in Suffolk, England some time in the 12th century, perhaps during the reign of King Stephen.

Assipattle and the Stoor worm

Jul 15, 2018Georgie DarcyLegends

Battle between Assipattle and a gigantic sea serpent known as the stoor worm

Engole, the Elven for knowledge
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