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Leshy: The Lord of the Forest
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Leshy: The Lord of the Forest

He is as tall as the pines and as small as a blade of grass. He has green hair, bark for skin, and his shoes are on backward. If you get lost in the Russian woods, it's because the Leshy wants you to be lost.

2026-01-16
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3 min read
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Top 10 South American Monsters and Myths
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Top 10 South American Monsters and Myths

In South America’s forests, mountains, and rivers, mysterious beings guard sacred places and challenge those who wander too boldly into their realms.

2024-06-22
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6 min read
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Irish Top 10 Monsters and Myths
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Irish Top 10 Monsters and Myths

In Ireland’s misty hills and shadowed forests, clever tricksters and ominous beings dwell unseen. From eerie cries in the night to glimmers of hidden gold, the land holds secrets for those who dare to look closer.

2023-12-07
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6 min read
celtic-mythologyguardianstricksters+3
Top 10 Monsters from New Zealand Folklore: Taniwha, Marakihau, and More
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Top 10 Monsters from New Zealand Folklore: Taniwha, Marakihau, and More

In the rivers, forests, and coasts of New Zealand, mythical beings like taniwha, patupaiarehe, and marakihau guard the natural world and challenge those who dare trespass.

2023-10-15
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6 min read
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