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An encyclopedia on mythology, folklore, and religion.
Also known as Kīrttimukha, the face of a lion-headed monster which embodied the destructive power of the universal god. It was the only part which survived his self-consumption. The Face of Glory has become a symbol of protective wrath, but does not.
The face of a lion-headed monster, created by Shiva when he was challenged by Jalandhara. It embodies the powers of the universal god. The ravenous monster intended to devour Rāhu but when he was deprived of his prey, Shiva suggested he feed on his .
In Indian belief, bhūt is the general term for a malignant ghost, specifically the spirit of a man who has died by accident, suicide, or capital punishment. It has no shadow, speaks with a nasal twang, and is afraid of burning turmeric. These ghosts.
The female shaman of the Adi people of Arunachal Pradesh (Himalayas). She is consulted in case of illness and, by looking at a set of leaves or the liver of a chicken, is able to distinguish if the illness has a natural or supernatural cause. ...
The creator-goddess of the Indonesian island of Nias. She created the Earth by collecting all the dirt of her body and kneading it into a small ball on her knee. She became pregnant and gave birth to a man and a women, and they became the ...
A fabulous sea-monster in Scottish Gaelic tradition, reputed to be the largest of all creatures and capable of devouring seven whales. In songs and legends it is variously known as cuartag mhòr a' chuain ('great whirlpool of the ocean'), mial mh
In southern Estonia, the daughter of the devil. In Finnish folklore she is called Ajatar.
The afterworld of the Central Inuit. It is a happy land in the sky full of games and pleasure.
In Kiwai belief, the afterworld, the land of the dead where life is similar but easier than life on earth. Adiri used to be a barren place, inhabited only by Adíri and his daughter Díviro. When Sído, the first man, died he opened the
A water-sprite or fuath of the Scottish Highlands. Loch Cuaich, south-west of Kingussie, is named for this fuath.
In Persian mythology, a sacred mountain, the first mountain, around which the sun and the moon revolved. Light shone out of it and light was absorbed by it, but on the mountain itself it was never dark. The dwelling of Mithra was located upon it, ...
In Zoroastrianism, the chief of the yatus or sorcerers.
In Finnish folklore, an evil female spirit of the woods who suckles snakes and produces diseases. She may be of Lithuanian origin (see Aitvaras). In southern Estonia she is called Äi.
In early Welsh tradition the personification of death.
The fairy pig of the Isle of Man. It is usually described as white with red ears, and is able to change its size at will although not its shape. The fairy pig is believed to bring good luck when caught, although catching it is very difficult.
The Irish name of the fairies of the sea. The name means 'family/host of the sea.'
Another Irish name for the fairies. The name means 'family/host of the hill.'
A Welsh household fairy which may be helpful or mischievous. It is a scold to teetotalers and dissenting ministers. The bwbach is best known in the three Glamorganshires.
In Manx folklore, a malevolent bull which lived in swamps and shallow pools. Occasionally it leaves its haunts to roam among the farm cattle. The tarroo ushtey is derived from the tarbh uisge of Scottish Gaelic tradition. See also cabyll-ushtey.
The Manx water-horse, similar to the Scottish Gaelic each uisge yet not as dangerous or greedy. Still, it may occasionally seize cattle and tear them to pieces, stampede horse, and steal children.
A land-measurer near Farsum, the Netherlands, had been dishonest all his live. Each time he had to measure a piece of land he allowed himself to be bribed by one of the parties involved and would allot them more than was just. After his death he was co...
In the folklore of West Flanders, Alvina was the beautiful daughter of a king who, in consequence of her marriage, was cursed by her parents to wander about for all eternity.
A red sprite that haunted the neighborhood of Kerselaere, Belgium. Once, two young men were returning home from the fair at Kerselaere when one of them, the brother of a priest, began to curse and swear, particularly against Flabbaert. This went on for...
A spirit which haunted the town Hamme, Belgium. The spirit was apparently beneficial to good Christians but punished the wicked and forced many into the path of righteousness. His usual abode was a place where the chapel of Twee Bruggen now stands. He ...
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