Encyclopedia of the Paranormal

In Hindu mythology, Arunasura was a demon who had attained the boon from Lord Brahma of not getting killed by any two- or four-legged creatures. Arunasura was killed by Goddess Kali in the form…

Astaroth (also Ashtaroth, Astarot and Asteroth), in demonology, is the Great Duke of Hell in the first hierarchy with Beelzebub and Lucifer; he is part of the evil trinity. He is a male figure…

An Aswang (or Asuwang) is a vampire-like witch ghoul in Filipino folklore and is the subject of a wide variety of myths and stories. Spanish colonists noted that the Aswang was the most feared…

The Ayia Napa sea monster is a cryptid, claimed to inhabit the coast of Ayia Napa in Cyprus, a popular tourist resort on the Mediterranean. Most sightings occur around Cape Greco (Κάβο Γκρέκο /…

Azazel (/əˈzeɪzəl, ˈæzəˌzɛl/; Hebrew: עֲזָאֵל, עֻזׇאֵל, עוזיאל; Arabic: عزازيل‎, romanized: ʿAzāzīl) is, according to the Book of Enoch, a fallen Angel. In the Bible, the name Azazel appears in association with the scapegoat rite;…

Baʿal Berith (“Lord of the Covenant”) and El Berith (“God of the Covenant”) are two gods, or one god, worshiped in Shechem, in ancient Israel. The term “covenant” (Hebrew Berith) appears also in Ugaritic…

Baʿal Berith (“Lord of the Covenant”) and El Berith (“God of the Covenant”) are two gods, or one god, worshiped in Shechem, in ancient Israel. The term “covenant” (Hebrew Berith) appears also in Ugaritic…

Babi Ngepet (Indonesian pronunciation: [babi ŋɛpɛt]) is a boar demon in Indonesian mythology. 9739

Bael is a demon described in demonological grimoires such as the Lesser Key of Solomon and the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (where he is the first spirit mentioned) and also described in the Dictionnaire Infernal. He…

Bakāsura (Sanskrit: बकासुर, IAST: Bakāsura) is a rakshasa in the Mahābhārata. He is also called Baka or Vaka. He was killed by Bhīma. The demon lived near the city of Ekacakrā (sometimes called Cakrangarī)…

In demonology, Barbatos (UK: /bɑːrˈbeɪtɒs/, US: /bɑːrˈbeɪtoʊs/) is an earl and duke of Hell, ruling thirty legions of demons and with four kings as his companions to command his legions. He can speak to…

The Barmanou (or Barmanu or Baddmanus) is a purported bipedal humanoid primate alleged to inhabits the mountainous region of western Pakistan. 2721

Bathin (also Bathym, Mathim, or Marthim) is a demon described in demonological grimoires. 9791

The Bear Lake Monster is a being appearing in folklore near Bear Lake, on the Utah–Idaho border. The myth originally grew from articles written in the 19th century by Joseph C. Rich, a Mormon…

The Beast of Bodmin Moor, also known as the Beast of Bodmin (Cornish: Best Goon Brenn) is a phantom wild cat purported to live in Cornwall, England. Bodmin Moor became a center of purported…