Myth and Legend – Curious Archive

6 January 2024

The Kraken: How the Myth of a Legendary Sea Monster Became Reality

Originally based in Scandinavian folklore, the Kraken is a large mythological creature said to haunt open water. The first known account of the Kraken was written by King Sverre of Norway in 1180 during a time when the oceans were relatively uncharted. The Kraken was said to be a hunter of ships, the bigger the better, making it a predator...

Paranormal Encounters/Weird History

31 March 2023

What does Bigfoot Sound Like?

Throughout the years you’ve likely seen tons of physical ‘evidence’ that Bigfoot exists – photos, footprints, fur samples – but what about sound? What does Bigfoot sound like?

Paranormal Encounters

24 February 2023

Biblically Accurate Angels: Christianity’s Undisputed Horror Icons

Seraphim, Cherubim, and Thrones. Christianity’s highest ranking angels and the closest beings in proximity to God. But instead of beautiful heavenly creatures, The Bible describes them as their own brand of terrifying Lovecraftian abominations.

Weird History

20 February 2021

King Arthur’s Tomb at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset

The town of Glastonbury, located 23 miles south of Bristol in southwest England, has long been a centre of mystery, spiritualism, and folklore. Not only known for its famous music festival, Glastonbury celebrates its unique esoteric heritage through quirky shops, spiritual retreats, and nods to famous legends. And at the heart of the town sits the ruined Glastonbury Abbey, a...

Weird History

Tag: Myth and Legend

The Kraken: How the Myth of a Legendary Sea Monster Became Reality

What does Bigfoot Sound Like?

Biblically Accurate Angels: Christianity’s Undisputed Horror Icons

King Arthur’s Tomb at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset