Reading Time: 4 minutes The idea of the daimonic typically means quite a few things: from befitting a demon and fiendish, to be motivated by a spiritual force or genius and inspired. As a psychological term, it has come…
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Krampus
Reading Time: 6 minutes In Central European folklore, Krampus is a horned, anthropomorphic figure described as “half-goat, half-demon”, who, during the Christmas season, punishes children who have misbehaved, in contrast with Saint Nicholas, who rewards the well-behaved with gifts.…
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Alal
Reading Time: < 1 minute In Mesopotamian myths, the alal’ was a kind of demon that, to tempt men, came out of the Underworld and took various forms, temptations that the inhabitants of Babylonia were able to reject by means…
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Ala (demon)
Reading Time: 15 minutes An ala or hala (plural: ale or hali) is a female mythological creature recorded in the folklore of Bulgarians, Macedonians, and Serbs. Ale are considered demons of bad weather whose main purpose is to lead…
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Tata Duende
Reading Time: 2 minutes The Tata Duende or El Dueño del Monte is a supernatural creature appearing in cultural folklore stories, mostly evident in Mayan and Mestizo cultures. The Tata Duende is considered a powerful spirit that protects animals…
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6 REAL GHOSTS Captured In PHOTOGRAPHS
Reading Time: 2 minutes They say a picture is worth a thousand words. But on occasion a still image taken innocently enough can sometimes reveal things that will leave you speechless. The photos on this list are sure to…
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Demon
Reading Time: 19 minutes A demon is a supernatural and often malevolent being prevalent in religion, occultism, literature, fiction, mythology and folklore. The original Greek word daimon does not carry negative connotations. The Ancient Greek word δαίμων daimōn denotes…
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