World famous sights shrouded in the most interesting legends

In most cases, it is difficult for residents of the modern world to believe in any myths or legends, but nevertheless, legends are still popular, because they are always very interesting to listen to. Therefore, now, like guides that attract the attention of listeners with amazing stories, we will tell about the legends with which the most famous sights of the world are associated.

Giants Road (Northern Ireland)

According to scientists, it was formed as a result of a volcanic eruption, but there is another story. Among the local people, there is a legend that one day Finn McCool, the legendary Celtic hero, decided to defeat the terrible one-eyed giant Gall. To begin with, he planned to make a bridge in the Irish Sea, driving many large columns into its bottom. Having done the work, Finn lay down to rest. At this time, the giant took advantage of the new bridge and reached Ireland. Sensing trouble, the wife of Finn McCull ran out to meet the giant and began to convince him that the sleeping person was only a baby. Goll believed and they all began to eat the cakes she cooked. Only now in the cakes for the giant were the pans hidden. Therefore, when he began to eat them, he broke all his teeth. Seeing that the baby ate at the same time and did not even frown, he thought about what kind of strength his father possessed then. In fear, he ran so fast that he broke the bridge behind him.

Forbidden City (Beijing)

The vast palace complex covers an area of 720 thousand square meters. Previously, it was strictly forbidden to enter it, for this they immediately chopped off their heads. Fortunately, now anyone can come here without any risk to life. The most popular legend surrounding this place is associated with Emperor Zhu Di. Once he had a dream in which he saw 4 watchtowers. The buildings were so impressive that he ordered the same in every corner of the walls of the Forbidden City. The architect was unable to draw up a construction plan and, falling into despair, went for a walk around the city. Suddenly he saw a cage, the design of which was exactly the model of the emperor’s towers. As it turned out, the seller was Lu Ban, the patron saint of Chinese artisans.

Baobab Alley (Madagascar Island)

An alley of giant trees can be seen in the western part of the island. According to legend, once the god was in a very bad mood, noticing the baobabs, he began to tear out trees, turn over and insert it back, thus spilling out his anger.

Niagara Falls (border of Canada and the USA)

Local guides are very fond of telling tourists the legend of Lelavala, the daughter of the leader of the Seneca tribe, who was supposed to sacrifice to the god who lives in the waterfall. The girl sat in a canoe and went to accept her death. However, this did not happen. She was saved by the god Khan and told about the snake who lives in the river and brings people troubles. Returning to her father, Lelavala conveyed the words of God. The assembled warriors went to battle with the monster and defeated him.

Great Sphinx (Egypt)

Legend has it that Pharaoh Amenhotep III and Queen Tiyi had an heir - Prince Thutmose. Once, having gone hunting in the desert, he was left alone to pray. The midday sun shone so much that the prince decided to take refuge in the shadow of the Sphinx sand-covered over his shoulders. Suddenly, the statue began to come to life and told Thutmose that it was he who would become the king and then would have to clear the Sphinx's paws from the sand. Having ascended the throne, the new pharaoh ordered not only to unearth the statue, but also to make a granite stele.

The great Wall of China

This story is very sad and romantic. The Meng and Jiang couples were neighbors, but they had no children. One day, Jiang's wife decided to plant lagenaria. Starting to grow, the plant started the vine directly to its neighbors. The big pumpkin was harvested, which Jiang decided to share with their neighbors. However, cutting it in half, they saw a little girl inside. She was given the name Meng Jiang Nu and began to educate her together. When the girl grew up, Fan Xilyan married her. At that time, the Chinese government ordered all young men to build the Great Wall. For a whole year, Meng Jiang Niu was waiting for her husband, from whom there was no news. Going in search, she found out that her beloved died and was buried in the wall. The girl’s sadness was unlimited, she sobbed so bitterly that on the fourth day part of the wall fell apart. The angry emperor went to punish the widow, but when he saw her, he immediately fell in love and offered to marry. Meng Jiang Nu replied that she would only agree if her husband was buried properly. As soon as her requirement was met, the girl drowned in the sea.

Volcano Etna (Sicily)

In 1669, this volcano destroyed 12 villages with its four-month eruption. According to legend, such a powerful eruption caused the monster Typhon, who had a hundred goals. For misconduct, Zeus imprisoned him inside Etna, and as soon as Typhon is angry, an eruption or earthquake begins.

Volcano of Fuji (Japan)

Once upon a time, a married couple lived near Mount Fuji. Once, while collecting bamboo, her husband found in him a tiny girl, no bigger than a finger. They did not have their children, so they decided to take the girl to their place. The next time the man found a gold bar. The family became rich and became happier than before. The girl was given the name Kaguya-hime. She grew up as an enviable beauty, but refused all grooms, even the emperor himself, because most of all she wanted to return back to her homeland - to the distant Moon. When the inhabitants of the moon came to pick her up, they gave the emperor an elixir of life and left a note. However, the ruler did not want to accept the gifts. He did not want to live without a lover for ages and burned all the gifts on Mount Fuji. This flame turned the mountain into a volcano.