By Kahaani Studio
Craving for an interesting read? Here, you go with our pick of some of the world’s most interesting tales and legends!
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This legend spans more than just the Pirates of the Carribean franchise! Well, it may have all come from humankind’s aversion to old age, leading to an endless chase.
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
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From Juan Ponce de León to Alexander, chase after chase, a fountain that reverses old age was never found other than in the works of fiction.
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH
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THE GREAT FLOOD
Stories of the Great Flood abound across the world, from Greece to India and Mesopotamia to Vietnam and beyond.
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THE GREAT FLOOD
Most of these legends, including the story of Noah’s Ark, are about destructive deluge, wiping everything off the planet. Alarmingly, global warming and unsustainable human activities are leading us the same way.
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loch ness monster
This one has its roots in Scottish folklore, and is about a gigantic water monster that inhabits Loch Ness. Much like yeti, there’ve been reported sightings but none could be verified.
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loch ness monster
But yes, wishful thinking with a tinge of fantasy has made it one of the most famous mythical legends of the world.
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scotland's loch ness monster
seven pagodas of india
Talk about myths and legends, and India has plenty of those. There have been tales and written accounts of seven temple pagodas in Mahabalipuram, even as only one remains today.
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seven pagodas of india
These were taken as rumours till 2004, when fisherman reported seeing more structures when the tsunami hit. ASI and NIO teams confirmed the presence of more submerged structures, with photographic evidence, cementing the claims that the stories were more than rumours.
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LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD
A classic hero of English folklore, the many stories of Robin Hood & the merry men became a staple read for children.
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LEGEND OF ROBIN HOOD
While there are no definite claims as to who he was, a number of narratives lead to the same story, hinting at a Robin who was probably the leader of thieves and was as benevolent as he is said to be in the stories. His last resting place is in Kirklees Park, further cementing the stories.
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CHING SHIH, THE PIRATE QUEEN
China’s Ching Shih is legendary in the true sense and was perhaps India’s first pirate queen and ran one of the world’s most successful pirate empire.
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CHING SHIH, THE PIRATE QUEEN
Other than smashing patriarchy, she set the records straight with her fleet of 2,000 boats & 80,000 sailors!
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EL DORADO, THE CITY OF GOLD
A myth that has lived on in public imagination for so long that it is now a legend, that’s El Dorado. This city of gold has fantasised researchers for long, especially in the 16th, 17th centuries but was never found.
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EL DORADO, THE CITY OF GOLD
As per folklorists, this city of literal richness lies somewhere in South America, hidden from public eyes.
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