Top 17 Myths and Legends Surrounding the Korean Dokkaebi

Dokkaebi Legends and Myths

The Dokkaebi are some of the most well-known figures in Korean folklore. They’re often depicted as goblin-like creatures with a love for playing tricks on humans. These stories, which have been passed down for generations, show Dokkaebi as both mischievous pranksters and protectors of nature. There are a lot of legends about them, each highlighting … Read more

Nagas – Multiheaded Dragons-People from Indian Legends

Nagas Serpentine Beings of Indian Legend

Nagas – semidivine demons or demigods with a snake trunk and one or several human heads. The most ancient Indian legends mention that the civilization of Nagas was powerful at the dawn of mankind; they inhabited under the mythical Mount Meru. In the first book of the “Mahabharata” (“Adi Parva” or “The Beginning”) they are described … Read more