Medieval Legends, Myths and Tales

Beowulf *Legendary Beowulf Battles Grendel

Introduction Beowulf is an epic poem that speaks about the heroic exploits of a Scandinavian hero of the same name. The earliest manuscript that contained the poem dates back to

The Paladins – Medieval Tales and Legends

Introduction Paladins were the legendary knights who accompanied the Frankish emperor Charlemagne. They were the Frankish equivalent of King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table. Like the Arthurian Knights, the

The Wandering Jew – Medieval Tales

Introduction The Wandering Jew is a mythical man who originally lived during the time of Jesus. According to the legends, this man mocked Jesus or pushed him as Jesus was

Legend of Pope Joan

Introduction Pope Joan was a female Pope in the Roman Catholic Church. However, she was only a legendary figure. The earliest mentions of a female Pope date back to the

Lady Godiva Story

Introduction Lady Godiva was the wife of an Anglo-Saxon nobleman and was a notable Anglo-Saxon noblewoman herself. She was noted for being a patron of several churches and monasteries of

Iron Wolf – Medieval Legends

Introduction The Iron Wolf legend is a story that is associated with the founding of the city of Vilnius. This city was the capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania.

Green Children of Woolpit

Introduction The legend of the Green Children of Woolpit speaks about some fantastic events that reportedly occurred in medieval England in the 12th century. The events involved the sudden appearance

Legend of the European Dragon

Introduction The European dragon is a legendary creature that has been mentioned in European literature since antiquity. In contrast to the depiction of dragons in other cultures, the European dragon

The Mysterious Children's Crusade 1212

The Mysterious Children’s Crusade 1212

The Children’s Crusade was a failed attempt in which children from across Europe were led to a disastrous end. The Crusade took place in 1212. The precise details of the

Bedivere and the Legends of King Arthur

Bedivere – The Loyal Knight Bedivere was one of the Knights of the Round Table who served the legendary King Arthur from the very start till the very end Bedivere

Wyvern Dragon*Frightening Fire Breathing Dragons

Wyvern – Dragon of Medieval Times Medieval dragons were legendary creatures in medieval folklore and methodology. There are various tales and poems depicting dragons and they appear in the folklore

Top 10 Mythical Legends and Myths

Medieval Legends and Myths A number of Medieval legends and myths were popular during the Middle Ages. These featured fictional and often legendary figures with lasting appeal and character. Here