Ancient mysteries

of Portuguese forgotten

legends. Now Revealed.

LUSITÂNIA is an anthology of six stories.

Portuguese myths drawn from a vast and rich folklore.

Six episodes with different characters, locations and eras. All based on legends of a long lost land, brought to you now in a series that breathes fantasy, horror, comedy, drama and epic.

Legends

Discover the legends

behind each episode

These stories have passed down from generation to generation, told by the fire or under an cork oak, from grandmother to grandson, from mother to son. Stories of our ancestors, of a mysterious time, where adventure and the supernatural were part of everyday life.

Explore the legends that inspired the series LUSITÂNIA.

The Aliviada Bridge

The Enchanted-Moor from Algoso

Three Little Frogs

Episodes

The legends... The myths...

Our history comes alive.

What was Portugal before it was Portugal?

A wild, mysterious land, full of beauty, wars and songs.

The time has come to rediscover this imaginary and explore an epic legacy. A legacy that despite being hidden, yearns to be shared again.

Inês Negra

“He who defies the king, welcomes death.”

Portugal is at war with Castile.

Melgaço remains loyal to the Castilians.

13^th november

The Devil’s Bet

“Wanna bet?”

A young Friar arrives in a troubled village but doesn't have the warm welcome he desired.

20^th november

Lost City

“Until the world ends, or the treasure is found!”

Salma, a young Moorish princess, finds the Portuguese war prisoner - Frutuoso das Donas - to be the key to a lost treasure.

27^thnovember

Red Ox

“Mysteries rule this land.”

Sali, an emissary from Moirama travels

to Al-Andalus with a simple mission.

To bring back the Prince, the Caliph's son.

4^th december

The Serpent's Legend

“Coluber sleeps. Waiting...”

The legend began with Coluber.

The giant serpent that fell from the sky.

Terror came to Lusitânia.

11^th december

Wolf Child

“Teeth and Blood...”

In a spooky Portuguese village, there is a legend.

The legend of the wolf child. Wished for and born on a full-moon night.

18^th december

Backstage

All secrets of the filming

LUSITÂNIA revealed!

Join us on this adventure, from concept to actors' rehearsals, to filming in the most enigmatic places in LUSITÂNIA!

Every week, after each episode premieres, a new clip will be available to discover!

EXPLORE ALL THE SECRETS!

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