Generally, every country and region has urban legends that have been believed by its people from generation to generation. Even though the myth is considered as impossible, yet many people still believe it. That is why we dive into the details of some of what we think are fascinating myths and legends in the world. We have been listed the 7 popular myths and legends from around the world just for you! Take a look!

This legend is about Jason's efforts, who are assisted by 50 Greek heroes searching for the golden fleece in a place called Colchis. This adventure is a legendary story that consists of many stories of heroism in passing obstacle after obstacle.

According to Greek mythology, Jason was the youngest son of King Aeson and Queen Alcimede, the rightful holder of the throne of Iolcus. His adventure began when Jason must accept the challenge from King Place to take the golden fleece that was placed in a region called Colchis. He agreed and departed in Argos boat with other Greek heroes who came to be called the Argonauts. The legend told that he fought a giant monster with six arms, passed the Mediterranean Seas, and more barriers on his adventure.

The legend about Thor is one of the most famous Scandinavian folk tales. Maybe you've heard the myth from Scandinavia about Thor and his hammer called Mjölnir. Before Christianity entered Norway, people believed that Thor rode a chariot pulled by two goats across space. When he swung his hammer, there would be thunder and lightning. The word thunder in Norwegian - "Thor-don" - means Thor's roar. In Swedish, the word thunder is "asks," which comes from the word "as-aka," which means "god's journey" over the layers of the sky.

Thor's legendary story has also been discussed in various Nordic literature in a journal on Nordic mythology called Poetic Edda.

If you love to watch One Piece, you must have heard the name of Amazon. Amazon is also one of the popular myths and legends around the world. The name Amazon is often associated with groups of female warriors who lived deep in the forest, without a man's presence. People believed that these tough women really hate men. Even so, the soldiers would still 'capture' some of Adam's people to continue the Amazonian descent. The women have been described as experts in archery, climbing trees, and very good at martial arts.

There are no records in history, books, or stories that explain the extinction of these people.

The 'giant' wolf owned by the Stark family in the Game of Thrones movie is not a mere fictional animal. However, Direwolf is well known as a mythological animal of the North American people.

Although not as big as in the story, the Direwolf was an extinct breed. Direwolf was a type of wolf that lives in North America and belongs to the Canis gene. This breed was categorized as a terrifying animal and often referred to as a 'fierce dog.' This animal had a length of about 1.5 m and weighed 50-80 kg, the same body as a gray wolf, yet it's way bigger.

Besides that, Direwolf was a competitor of the Saber Tooth Tiger as looking for prey. This animal was also often used as inspiration for game makers to make a monster character.

The Dragon is one of the most famous mythological creatures in the world. It can't be denied that the most famous legend about Dragon is from China. Since 1970, the Dragon has been used as a symbol of Chinese identity. Because of that, Chinese people also call themselves descendants of dragons.

Additionally, Dragon is a symbol of wealth, strength, and leadership for the Chinese. Dragon is also believed to represent good and bad things in Chinese. The Chinese believe the Dragon will protect their farm and peril. In contrast, if the floods, storms, and waves come, they thought it happens because the Dragon is angry with them.

The Loch Ness Monster is one of Scotland's oldest and most enduring myths.
Scottish often calls this monster "Nessie." Nessie is often described as having a large body like a dinosaur, a long neck, with one or two humps protruding from the water that long is about 5-12 meters. Nessie's legend can be traced to 1,500 years ago when an Irish missionary St. Columba have found a wild sea animal in the River Ness in 565 AD.

Nessie's legend was told from generation to generation and again became viral when a local newspaper, "The Inverness Courier," reported Nessie on May 2, 1933, followed by a photo. The media claimed a couple has seen a giant beast roll away and fall on the surface of the lake water.

Atlantis legend city that is very popular and discussed. Atlantis disappeared about 10.000 years ago cause of a devastating earthquake and massive floods. A well-known researcher named Plato argued that Atlantis really existed. Atlantis was ruled by ten kings and had an enormous shrine dedicated to honoring Poseidon and Cleito.

In the book title Timaeus and Critias, written by Plato, it is said that Atlantis was a city shining with lights from orichalcum, a precious metal. Moreover, Atlantis is also known as an advanced civilization city, but the people are so arrogant that it makes the gods drown this city.