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On moonless nights, it's said that you can still hear the church bell of a village that was swept out of the dunes and lost to the rising sea.

Is the centuries-old enigma of these mysterious "perjurer's footprints," where nothing ever grows, attributed to natural phenomena or to the realm of folklore?

Copenhagen's "other" little mermaid marks the historic location of past sea maid sightings.

The alleged vampires after which these islets are named may have actually been plague victims.

This cave at the base of an unusually shaped cliff is said to be inhabited by a mythical forest enchantres from Scandinavian folklore.

This monstrous face has watched over passersby for centuries.

Some believe that the artist behind this whimsical statue inserted his own likeness as a way to discreetly flip the bird.

This magenta statue commemorates the legendary marriage between a mermaid and the city's founder.

A grumpy old water goblin guarding an old mill on the Devil’s Stream in Prague.

Oddly enough, a pair of Wolfs funded the construction of this Little Red Riding Hood sculpture.

According to local legends, a monstrous worm once wrapped itself around this hill by the River Wear.

It's said taking a hammer and nail to this stone relieves a toothache.

A phenomenon that appears to make gravity work in reverse has been attributed to jinn, supernatural spirits from Arabian folklore.

A woodland close to England's "most haunted village" has been the site of many unexplained events and deaths.

According to local folklore, this odd face on a wall of Rudyard Kipling's former home can bring visitors a bit of luck.

The center preserves and houses artifacts ranging from the colonial era to modern times from across Appalachia.

The Lowcountry color with the power to stop evil from entering a home.

This heart-shaped lake near the border of India and Myanmar is deeply rooted in Mizo folklore.

An exploration of a small ethnic group’s heritage through their exquisite folk art.

This enchanting hill is home to fairy lore and a sinister local mystery.

Local lore says a serpent-like beast lurks in the deep basin below the falls.

A forest park outside Tallinn full of architectural and artistic curiosities.

This ruined 15th-century hermitage is steeped in myth and mystery.

The remains of a centuries-old water system that inspired local legends of secret tunnels.