Myths and Legends – Page 2 – Mexico Unexplained

Legends of Baja California Sur

Posted April 18, 2021 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

One of the newest states in Mexico is home to many old legends.

Legends of the Chichimeca

Posted March 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The Chichimeca people of northern Mexico had a rich folklore and oral history.

Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part Two

Posted February 21, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

More stories of Mexico’s legendary bandits and their secret stashes of loot.

Bandits and Hidden Treasures, Part One

Posted February 14, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Throughout Mexican history bandits have stashed their loot and much of it has never been found

Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl

Posted January 10, 2021 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Two volcanoes have played an important part of Mexican mythology for thousands of years.

Sinaloa, Land of Legends

Posted December 20, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

On Mexico’s Pacific coast, the state of Sinaloa is home to many legends. Here are 4.

Legends from the State of Colima

Posted November 15, 2020November 15, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The small Mexican state of Colima is home to many legends.

Ghostly Guadalajara

Posted October 25, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

Surprisingly, the Mexican city of Guadalajara is very haunted. Here are 5 spooky stories.

Legends from Durango

Posted September 14, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Rich in history and culture, the state of Durango is home to many legends. Here are 3.

Tijuana Urban Legends

Posted July 26, 2020March 12, 2024 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

https://media.blubrry.com/3714357/content.blubrry.com/3714357/TijuanaUrbanLegends.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSWith 1.7 million people, the city of Tijuana in the Mexican state of Baja California is the 6th largest city in Mexico. Right across the border from San Diego, California, Tijuana is often called “The Gateway to Mexico.” Founded in the late 1800s around a […]

Legends from Sonora

Posted June 1, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The Mexican state of Sonora has a diverse landscape and is home to many myths and legends.

Indigenous Legends from Nayarit

Posted April 13, 2020 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Nayarit has many legends that have their origins in their indigenous communities. Here are 3.

Four Legends from Veracruz

Posted January 20, 2020 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Veracruz has an intriguing history and his home to many legends. Here are 4.

Seven Brief Legends from Puebla

Posted December 23, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The state of Puebla is rich in legends. Here are 7.

Ghosts and Legends of the Mexico City Subway

Posted October 20, 2019October 20, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Many legends lurk beneath the streets of Mexico City. Here are 6.

Four Legends from San Luis Potosí

Posted September 8, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Many legends exist in the north-central Mexican state of San Luis Potosí. Here are four.

Lost Treasures of the State of Chihuahua

Posted August 5, 2019 Robert Bitto1 CommentPosted in Myths and Legends

The largest state in Mexico is host to many stories of lost treasures.

Four Legends from Mexico City

Posted June 23, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

Many legends exist in Mexico’s largest city. Here are 4.

The White Giants of Tiburón Island

Posted May 20, 2019May 20, 2019 Robert Bitto2 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

The Seri have an old legend of white giants arriving in boats. Is there historical fact behind the myth?

Xtabay: Jungle Witch of the Maya

Posted May 5, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

After her death, an old maid returned to earth as a female demon and now lurks around snatching unsuspecting men.

Five Legends from Jalisco

Posted April 1, 2019 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

The Mexican state of Jalisco is home to many legends. Here are 5.

Legends of the Tarascan People

Posted December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

The Tarascans defied the Aztecs, made peace with the Spanish and preserved their culture. Here are 5 legends.

La Santa Compaña, the Procession of the Damned

Posted October 29, 2018October 29, 2018 Robert BittoLeave a commentPosted in Myths and Legends

A strange procession of ghostly figures usually foretell bad times and even death.

Mexican Tales of Terror

Posted July 23, 2018 Robert Bitto3 CommentsPosted in Myths and Legends

https://media.blubrry.com/3714357/mexicounexplained.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/TalesofTerror.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | RSSEvery country has its own share of urban legends and modern-day myths told at children’s parties, around campfires and now over the internet. Mexico is no exception. Today we look at three scary stories from Mexico. Are these stories based on actual people and events? […]

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