Tag: greek legends

• May 15, 2022

  Greek Mythical Podcast

  There was a time when each lake, river, tree, and mountain was believed to be guarded by a spirit. Or at least that’s what we have been told by ancient Greek storytellers who were able to blend imagination with real life to narrate history in their own way.
• February 26, 2022

  Mysterious Places in Thessaloniki | Mysterious Greece

  Urban legends from Greece. Mysterious places in the town of Thessaloniki.
• December 24, 2021

  Are Fairies Real? Modern Greek Legend of “Neraides” | Greek Folklore✨

  From nymphs to neraides. Are there any stories about fairies in Greek folklore?
• November 26, 2021

  Greek Christmas Trolls: Kallikantzaroi | Greek Folklore

  Facts about Kallikantzaroi. The story behind the Greek Christmas trolls and goblins that try to cut the tree of life.
• April 9, 2021

  The Dragon Slayer, the Mermaid, and the Secret of Marmara | Legends from Medieval Greece #2 (Byzantium)

  Interested in stories from Medieval Greece (Eastern Roman Empire)? Last time we discussed the Marble King, among other Byzantine legends. Today, we will discover the stories of the priest who vanished in Hagia Sophia, the secret of the Sea of Marmara, the giant Mermaid, and the Christian dragon slayer.
• April 2, 2021

  The Marble King, The 100 Gates Church and More | Legends from Medieval Greece #1 (Byzantium)

  People around the world read and narrate myths from ancient Greece or legends from Medieval Central and Western Europe. But stories from Medieval Greece are lesser known. Here are some legends from Greece’s Byzantine Past (Eastern Roman Empire). Keep in mind, that some of these legends are based on real historical events.View post to subscribe…
• November 11, 2020

  Five Unique Winter Traditions from Greece | Christian and Pagan Customs

  Forget Christmas trees, Christmas carols, and Santa Claus. Let’s see some of the most unique Greek customs and traditions that are celebrated during the winter months.
• September 4, 2020

  Ancient Greek Vampires | #GreekMyths

  Ancient Greek vampires? Vampires in Ancient Greece? In this episode of #GreekMyths we are talking about Lamia, Empusa, Mormo, and other vampiric entities in ancient Greece. You might know vampires from Bram Stroker’s “Dracula” and Hollywood, however, the folklore surrounding these beings is much older than you might think.