The muki (Quechua for asphyxia, also for a goblin who lives in subterranean caves, also spelled muqui or mooqui) is a goblin-like creature in the mythology of the Central Andes in Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and…
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Various deities, spirits, myths, demons, mythological creatures, fairies, angels and legends from around the world.
Brownie
A brownie or broonie (Scots), also known as a brùnaidh or gruagach (Scottish Gaelic), is a household spirit from British folklore that is said to come out at night while the owners of the house…
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In Romanian mythology, strigoi (English: striga, poltergeist) are the troubled souls of the dead rising from the grave. Some strigoi can be living people with certain magical properties. Some of the properties of the strigoi…
Read More The Romanian ‘Strigoi’The Origins of Fairies
Most of us think of fairies as tiny creatures, flitting about on gossamer wings, waving a magic wand, but history and folklore tell a different tale.
Read More The Origins of FairiesA Woman Claiming To Be From A Parallel World
Florina Garcia from Spain woke up one morning in her home, and realized that many things in her life are different than the day before.
Read More A Woman Claiming To Be From A Parallel WorldRobert (doll)
Robert, otherwise known as Robert the Doll, Robert the haunted doll, or Robert the Enchanted Doll, is a doll exhibited at the East Martello Museum that was once owned by Key West, Florida painter and…
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Annabelle is a Raggedy Ann doll said by Ed and Lorraine Warren to be haunted. The pair describe themselves as paranormal investigators and demonologists.
Read More Annabelle (doll)The Bogeyman
The Bogeyman (/ˈboʊɡimæn, ˈbʊɡi-/; also spelled boogeyman, bogyman, bogieman or boogie man) is a mythical creature used by adults to frighten children into good behaviour. The Bogeyman has no specific appearance, and conceptions vary drastically…
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The Manananggal (sometimes confused with the Wak Wak and Aswang, also translates literally to “Remover”) is a vampire-like mythical creature of the Philippines, a malevolent, man-eating and blood-sucking monster or witch.
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La Sayona is a legend from Venezuela, represented by the vengeful spirit of a woman that shows up only to men that have love affairs out of their marriages. The name “Sayona” refers to the…
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