Although technology may be transforming our society at breakneck speeds, it seems that our collective appetite for myths and legends is growing stronger than ever.
In the UK, myths and legends such as the Loch Ness Monster, King Arthur, and the mystery surrounding the Vikings have been partly responsible for fuelling a tourism boom in recent years, whilst TV shows dealing with such subjects have been eagerly consumed by the British public.
If you have an insatiable appetite for myths and legends, there is almost definitely an app out there to help feed your cravings, whether your interests lie in Greek mythology or Victorian legends. Here are four killer apps that are helping bring our favourite legends to life.
Follow the footsteps of Jack the Ripper
Although few people doubt the existence of the infamous murderer Jack the Ripper, who stalked the streets of London hunting for prey back in the Victorian era, this mysterious figure has taken on the status of English legend. Although the still-young Scotland Yard couldn’t catch him back in the day, you can follow in his bloody footsteps with the ‘Bloody Steps of Jack the Ripper’, which maps out all of his known murder sites in the city and shows you how to get there and where exactly the most gruesome discoveries were found.
Dive into the life of King Arthur
The Round Table. The Sword and the Stone. Gawain and the Green Knight. Of all of the British myths and legends, the Arthurian story is undoubtedly the richest and most fascinating. If you’re a King Arthur superfan, you can explore his life, loves, and lusts in the astonishingly detailed (if a little extra) King Arthur app, which allows you to play as the man himself and explore Arthurian England from the comfort of your smartphone.
Greek gods brought to your screen
The British have always had an affinity for Greek mythology, something that can be seen today in the architecture of London, dominated as it is with neo-classical porticos and Doric columns. If you want to immerse yourself before a trip to see the Elgin Marbles at the British Museum, you can simply visit a licensed online casino that has popular slot games such as Midas: Golden Touch and Rise of Olympus to see the most iconic Greek legends brought to life.
Hunting for ‘Nessie’
The legend of the Loch Ness Monster, an ancient plesiosaur that supposedly lurks beneath the icy grey waters of Loch Ness in the Scottish highlands, has drawn tourists to our shores for generations now. Although we can’t promise you’ll catch a glimpse of her yourself, you can always download the surprisingly soothing Loch Ness Monster Simulator app and step into the shoes (or fins) of ol’ Nessie herself. Although the goal of the game is simply to stay alive as Nessie, it’s also a touching tribute to one of Scotland’s most enduring and beloved creatures.
Thanks to modern technology, all of our favourite myths and legends are always just a click away. Download these the dive into the most iconic legends that refuse to fade away.
