As an indelible part of our cultures and traditions, myths and legends will always be part of human history. In them, real and fantastic events come together to give life to the most incredible stories and narratives. Although some have disappeared over the years, others have remained even today, despite the fact that we live in an era dominated by the certainty of facts. Find out below, which are the most famous myths and legends in the world.
The Loch Ness Monster: located in Scotland, Loch Ness is the supposed abode of Nessie, one of the most famous aquatic creatures in the world and whose existence has been rumored for more than 1500 years. The legend of him has been increased by alleged sightings, ancient legends about aquatic horses that lived in the depths of the lake and an alleged photo taken in 1934, by surgeon RK Wilson.
The Chupacabra: In 1992, local media in Puerto Rico spread a story about the slaughter of several animals, which would have been found without blood and with bites on the neck. Thanks to the occurrence of similar cases in other countries, the legend spread throughout the world. According to sightings, the person responsible is a kind of gray-green devil, approximately one meter long, and with a reptilian appearance, which stands out for its scaly skin and sharp spines on its back. Although other testimonies indicate that it is a kind of wild dog.
The myth of the lost continents: according to various cultures thousands of years ago there were three supposed continents: Mu in the Pacific Ocean, Atlantis in the Atlantic Ocean and Lemuria in the Indian Ocean. which, it is said, were inhabited by ancient and highly advanced civilizations, although after suffering a cataclysm they would have shared the same fate, disappearing under water.
The yeti: Also known as «The abominable snowman», it is a supposed being with the appearance of a giant ape, with a body covered with hair, which hides in the Himalayas. Its legend has been growing due to the testimonies of alleged sightings and the discovery of footprints and remains that are said to belong to this animal.
Ghosts: In practically every culture in the world, we have heard stories of entities, souls and spirits, that manifest among us because it is believed that they have a mission or pending issue, which prevents them from going to the afterlife. This myth has been maintained throughout human history, thanks to millions of people around the world who claim to have seen them, although universal literature, cinema and theater have also contributed.
Although this is only a small list, without a doubt, With human evolution, new knowledge and mysteries will emerge, giving life to new myths and legends. That despite our differences, they will continue to unite our beliefs, traditions and cultures around them, turning them into a part of the mystical and esoteric world that will continue to grow, in our attempt to explain everything that we do not understand. And you, which ones do you think were missing from the list?