Category: Myths & Legends
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Who Are The 37 Fierce & Sacred Nats of Burmese Mythology? Part II
Let’s look at the remaining 18 of the 37 Nats of Burmese mythology
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3 Powerful Chinese New Year Traditions
Chinese New Year in Southeast Asia is not just about red lanterns, reunion dinners, and prosperity slogans. Beneath the dazzling firework display, Chinese New Year celebrations has an older, stranger layer of belief. Growing up in Southeast Asia, we would have heard many different stories related to the firework Chinese new year. We often ask…
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Tikbalang: The Twisted Forest Guardian and Trickster of the Philippine Jungles
Have you ever imagined trekking through a jungle, only to realise hours later that you’ve been circling the same spot? In the Philippines, this is said to happen when a Tikbalang is playing tricks on you. According to folklore, there is a simple way to break its spell: turn your T-shirt inside out. Doing so…
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Who Are The 37 Fierce & Sacred Nats of Burmese Mythology? Part I
The list of 37 Nats in Burmese Mythology.
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3 Untold Mysteries of Batu Caves That Are Shocking
Beyond its vibrant festivals and the majestic statue of Lord Murugan, Batu Caves is also surrounded by stories that blur the line between faith, folklore, and mystery.
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Wat Arun: You Wouldn’t Believe the 2 Divine Sacred Forces Guarding It
Mythical Giants Who Watch Over the Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok
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9 Horrifying Signs the Curse of Mahsuri was Real
Mahsuri was a pretty maiden who lived in Langkawi between 1762 and 1800. She was the daughter of Pandak Mayah and Endah Alang, immigrants from Phuket, Thailand.
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7 Hidden Mysteries of Trowulan in Southeast Asia that will blow your mind!
Why the ancient ruins of the Majapahit Empire are believed to hold sacred spirits When I first set foot in the Majapahit museum in Trowulan, site of the ancient capital of Majapahit, I felt an inexplicable uneasiness, as if something ancient was watching. The air carried a quiet lingering energy that felt older than stone…