Publicado enLegends of China
Gui (鬼): The REAL Chinese Ghost Who Doesn’t Rest
There are those who claim that not all the dead disappear. Some stay, silently repeating what they could not finish. In China, these presences are known as Gui (鬼).
Publicado enLegends of Italy
La Befana: who is the Italian witch who distributes gifts
While in many countries Christmas ends with the arrival of the Three Kings, in Italy there is still one last visit to receive.During the night of January 5-6, thousands of children leave socks hanging by the fireplace, a window, or any special corner of the house. Before going to sleep, they imagine an old woman scouring the night sky on a broom laden with candy and gifts.That old woman is Befana, one of the most beloved characters of Italian festivals.
Publicado enLegends of Mexico
The Callejón del Beso in Guanajuato: the most famous legend of tragic love
Among the narrow alleys, colonial houses and the unique atmosphere of Guanajuato, there is a place that has managed to stay alive in the collective memory thanks to a love story marked by tragedy. It is the Callejón del Beso, one of the most emblematic places in the city and, at the same time, one of the most visited by those who want to learn about one of the most famous legends of Mexico.
Publicado enLegends of Mexico
Huay Chivo: the most terrifying Mayan legend of Yucatan
In the towns of the Yucatan Peninsula there are stories that are not told at any time. Some are only mentioned when night falls, when the mountain is silent and the dogs begin to bark for no apparent reason. One of the best known – and also one of the most terrifying – is the legend of the Huay Chivo.
Publicado enLegends of Japan
Akai Ito: The Japanese Legend of the Red Thread of Destiny
Akai Ito (赤い糸), which translates to red thread, is one of the most well-known legends in Japanese folklore. This belief holds that people destined to meet are bound together by an invisible red thread, no matter the time, distance, or circumstances that separate them.