We’ve all heard of vampires and werewolves. BORING! Few people realize that Polish and Slavic mythology has its own collection of horrific creatures straight out of
Category: Polish Legends
The Story Behind the Polish Eagle
It appears on everything associated with Poland—from T-shirts, hoodies and caps, to posters, flags and shot glasses. As Poland’s official symbol, it’s among the first
Dark Secrets of Kraków’s Dragon’s Den
Some of you may have visited the Smocza Jama (Dragon’s Den) underneath Wawel Castle in Kraków. It’s a natural limestone cave made famous by the
Twardowski: The Pole Who Sold His Soul
One of Poland’s creepiest tales, and perfect for the Halloween season, is the legend of Pan (Mr.) Twardowski. Known as the Polish Faust, Pan Twardowski
Polish Villagers Claim Nazi Zombies Running Wild
What’s worse than regular zombies? Freaking Nazi zombies! And that’s exactly what some inhabitants claim are haunting their village of Glinka in western Poland. First
Toss Her In! Why the Poles Drown Marzanna
Poles are so hardcore that they actually kill death…EVERY YEAR! This week marks the beginning of spring and the end of all that nasty, cold, winter
