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Supernatural Creatures From the Series.
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Black Dog
Primarily a British phenomenon, Black Dogs are spirit apparitions that generally appear at night. These apparitions can be distinguished from normal flesh-and-blood black dogs by features such as large or glowing eyes, sometimes only one; an ability to disappear or appear out of thin air or into and out of the ground; and no head, two heads or the ability to change their size or appearance.
Black Dogs are most often seen on roads or other places where people move from one locality to another, including footpaths, bridges, crossroads, gates, doors, stairs and corridors. Another common haunt for the Black Dogs is graveyards, leading some people to suspect that these dogs tend to haunt Spirit Paths.
Some people believe that a Black Dog is an omen of death, and that to see one means either you or a family member will die. In ancient European folklore, the dog is seen as both the guardian and consumer of dead spirits; one such belief is referred to as the Wild Hunt, where a pack of dogs and a master of the hunt fly through the sky looking for lost souls. Others believe Black Dogs are helpful, leading lost travellers or protecting them from harm.
THE BURU BURU
The Buru Buru are Ghosts born of fear. They died in a terrifying manner. And thus, the Buru Buru is an incarnation of fear. It spreads it, inflicting people with fear, also known as the Ghost Sickness.
Changelings
In European folklore and folk belief, a changeling is the offspring of a fairy, troll, elf or other legendary creature that has been secretly left in the place of a human child. The apparent changeling could also be a stock, a glamorized piece of wood that would soon appear to grow sick and die.
Chupacabra
Species of animals that are associated particularly with Puerto Rico (where it was first reported), Mexico, Chile, Brazil and the United States. Translated from Spanish to English the Chupacabra literally means goat-sucker in reference to the creature's habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock.
Crocotta
The Crocotta is a mythical beast of India and Ethiopia. Pliny, the Roman naturalist, described it as being the "an animal which looks as though it had been produced by the coupling of the wolf and the dog, for it can break anything with its teeth, and instantly on swallowing it digest it with the stomach. . . .".
It is commonly described in legend as luring people by calling their name, drawing them deeper into the forest until the Crocotta would devour them.
In 3.14 Long-Distance Call, the Crocotta contacts people by phone or computer, imitating the voice of a loved one, and convincing the victim to kill themselves.
Daeva
In the Zoroastrian religion, a daeva is a demonic and destructive being. Daevas are combated by the ahuras who help to uphold the moral law.
Djinn
More commonly known as a genie, djinn are a race of supernatural creatures dating back to Arabian mythology.
The focus in Western culture has been on the djinn or genie's ability to grant wishes, which orginated in the tales from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights.
Historically Djinn are a breed of demon, a monster that one wouldn't want to come by. Especially because of their knack for granting wishes that harm the wisher. Which is where the idea that Genies trick their masters originates.
Doppelganger
The ghostly double of a living person, adapted from the German word Doppelgänger (look-alike [literally "double goer"]). The term refers to any double of a person, most commonly in reference to a so-called evil twin. The word is also used to describe a phenomenon in which you catch your own image out of the corner of your eye. In some mythologies, seeing one's own doppelganger is a death omen. A doppelganger seen by friends or relatives of a person may bring bad luck or is an indication of approaching illness.
Ghost
Ghosts or spooks are controversial phenomena which have several possible definitions:
* The spirit or soul of a person who has died, especially one which haunts a place which was of emotional significance to that person when living.
* The personality of a person after his or her own death which is not directly tied to the soul or spirit. A sort of psychic memory-imprint.
* The character or memory of some being or thing which has died or, if it was never alive, been somehow destroyed or disassembled, which nevertheless remains existent (and sometimes detectable) in a semi-corporeal form.
According to reported sightings, ghosts have taken the shape of humans, animals, and even vehicles. There are reports of ghosts (usually of deceased humans) in most cultures throughout the world. There is a great deal of dispute whether ghosts are figments of the imagination or part of objective existence. Ghosts are among the subjects studied by parapsychologists.
Ghoul
Where does the word ghouls come from? Before it came to be applied to any random sicko or serial killer it meant went all the way back to the medieval Arabic ghul...it will dig up graves to eat the dead.
Hellhound
A demonic dog of hell, usually referring to Cerberus, the dog of Hades from Greek Mythology. The ghostly hounds are said to haunt parts of the United Kingdom and many names are given to the apparitions: Black Shuck of East Anglia, Moddey Dhoo of the Isle of Man, Gwyllgi of Wales. Hellhounds are a common creature in fantasy fiction, such as in Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and Frank Belknap Long's "The Hounds of Tinadalos". They are also a common enemy in role-playing and video games, including "Dungeons & Dragons", "Shadowrun", "RuneScape", "Adventure Quest" and the "Zork" series.
Hellspawn
A Hellspawn is fictitious creature from the popular comic book Spawn. The main character in the series, Spawn, is himself a Hellspawn. The Hellspawn are controlled by Malebolgia, the supreme master of Hell, and are mainly used as an officer corps for his army of hell. Most Hellspawns were once human, but were tricked into making a bargain with Malebolgia after arriving in Hell. He would agree to return them to Earth, if they promise to return later on and become a Lieutenant in his army of Hell.
Krampus
Typical turn-of-the-century Austrian postcard sent around the 5th or 6th of December, depicting the Krampus
The Krampus is a middle European (mainly Austria, Germany, parts of South-Italy and Croatia, as well as sometimes Hungary) type of frightening creature, who accompanies Nikolaus (the original "Santa Claus", Nikolaus von Myra).
The name originates from the Austrian dialect word for lifeless, dried up or faded, or the old-German word for claw.
A typical Austrian tradition is the so called "Krampus-Lauf" (Krampus-Run) on the 5th or 6th of December (depending on the region), where townspeople dress up in furs and with devilish masks (wearing tails and horns). They accompany Saint Nikolaus who will give presents to the good children, while the Krampuses will punish the naughty children (often by hitting them with their birch ). Krampuses will also carry buckets or bags made out of fur, in which - so it is said - they will carry away the very naughty children. This tradition originally had nothing to do with Christmas, but was a Pagan tradition assimilated by the church in the 17th century (therefore, Saint Nikolaus is dressed up like a bishop).
Rakshasa
A demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism that feeds on human flesh. They are shapechangers and magicians, and often appear in the forms of humans, dogs, and large birds. They can make themselves invisible and can not enter a home without being invited. According to the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, they were created from Brahma's, the Hindu God of Creation, foot. Many Rakshasa were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations and are known to disturb sacrifices, desecrate graves and possess human beings. Translated to English, Rakshasa means injurer.
Reaper
In Supernatural, repears are entities whose responsibility it is to escort newly-deceased souls to the afterlife. They are not aligned with Heaven or Hell, and refuse to deal the deceased what awaits them
Revenant
A revenant is a visible ghost or animated corpse that returns to terrorize the living, usually people it knew in life. Unlike the zombie, a revenant is not under another person's control, and has returned from the grave on its own for a specific and often personal purpose.
Rugaru
The rougarou, also spelled roux-ga-roux, rugaroo or rugaru, is a werewolf-like creature with lore from the French-speaking communities of southern Louisiana ("garou" means "a man who transforms into an animal"). It is disputed whether they are related to the monsters of Native American lore.
Scarecrows
Scarecrows as evil or scary figures probably arise from two contributing factors. Scarecrows link to the planting and protection of crops and the changing of the seasons. In agrarian societies, Spring was celebrated as a time of resurrection – of life reborn after the dark winter. Sacrifice is bound up in this cycle. Winter kills that which grows, and breeds, until it is reborn in Spring. And for many societies existed the idea that some deity or power needed a gift to ensure the prosperity of the new season. The Vanir were a group of Norse gods connected with fertility that were associated with ritual sacrifice. Effigies representing the gods were erected, and is possibly where scarecrows originated. Scarecrows also possess attributes that lend themselves to being scary. They look human but are expressionless. As is the case with clowns, for us the inability to interpret facial expressions provokes fear – think also of horror villains from the Phantom of the Opera to Michael Myers from Halloween or Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies.
Shapeshifters
Shapeshifting , also known as transformation or transmogrification, is a change in the form or shape of a person, especially a change from human form to animal form or a change in appearance form one person to another.
Shtriga
According to Albanian folklore, a Shtriga was a vampire-like witch who was said to suck the blood of infant children while they slept, and then turn into a flying insect.
Sirens
In Greek mythology, different sources speak of two, three or five nymphs with varying names (Among those: Leucosia, Ligeia, and Parthenope.) They were portrayed as bird-like women, but later, because they were often associated with the sea, they were pictured as mermaids. (See Udine). Their seductive singing lured sailors to their death on rockbound coasts.
Homer tells of how Odysseus was curious to hear the siren sing, thus he made his companions stuff their ears with beewax and have them tie himself to a mast, so he wouldn't be able to follow the siren song. When the sirens failed to lure Odysseus, they flung themselves into the waves and perished.
The siren song is an appeal that is hard to resist, but if followed will lead to bad results (mostly death).
Skinwalker
Numerous cultures all over the world believe in some version of a Skinwalker, which is closely related to beliefs about werewolves and other were-creatures. The best documented Skinwalker beliefs are those of the Navajo yenaldooshi. The yenaldooshi are evil human beings who have gained supernatural power by murdering a close relative. The creature travels by night, spreading misery and desecrating holy things. He or she is usually naked, except for a coyote skin. The yenaldooshi is also said to have the power to assume the form of a coyote or other animal.
The yenaldooshi's power comes from its use of corpse powder, which is made from human cadavers. Touching the corpse powder curses a person with sickness or death. This is an inversion pollen usage, which Navajos sprinkle to produce blessings.
In Norse folklore, a Skinwalker is a person who can travel in the shape of an animal or take on certain characteristics of an animal. The most well-known example is a warrior who takes on the strength and stamina of a bear, called bear shirt or berserker.
Succubi
In medieval legend, a Succubus (plural Succubi from the Latin succubare meaning to lay under ) is a female demon which comes to men in their dreams to seduce them for their energy. As the succubus draws energy from men, the men die and she is rejuvenated.
Trickster
Demigod-like immortal creatures that thrive on creating mischief and mayhem. With the power to make objects materialize out of thin air, the Trickster accomplishes its destructive feats via unusual and oftern humorous means, its intent to humble the self-important. The Tricker's metabolism is such that it craves sugary treats and consumes calories voraciously. To kill a Trickster one must obtain a stake dipped in the blood of its victim and plunge it into the creature's heart. Famous Tricksters include Loki of Scandinavian myth and Anansi of West Africa.
Vampires
Folkloric creatures, thought to be the re-animated corpses of human beings and said to live on human or animal blood. They often have unnatural powers and the ability to physically transform.
Water Wraith
The Idea of Water Wraiths originated in Scotland . A wraith is thought to be an apparition -- a spectre , a vision, an unreal image – and a Water Wraith is a spirit thought to preside over the waters. They supposedly take the form of skinny, old women with scowling features who dress in green. The Water Wraiths try to lure unsuspecting travellers to their death by drowning them.
Wendigo
A creature that was once human but was transformed into an immortal evil spirit when it took up the practice of cannibalism. Wendigoes are cursed to wander the land, eternally seeking to fulfil their voracious appetite for human flesh.
Various Native American tribes tell slightly different stories about this creature and refer to it by different names – Wendigo , Witigo , Witiko and Wee-Tee-Go – but each version roughly translates to mean the evil spirit that devours mankind . Around 1860, a German explorer translated Wendigo as cannibal .
Wendigoes are believed to live in the northern woods of Minnesota and in the north central regions of Canada . Kenora , Canada , has been given the title of Wendigo Capital of the World by many. Sightings of the creature in this area have continued well into the new millennium.
Wendigoes are generally rumoured to be gigantic spirits, over fifteen feet tall, lanky and with glowing eyes, long yellowed fangs, terrible claws and overly long tongues. Sometimes they are said to have a sallow, yellowish skin; other times they are described as being matted with hair. The Wendigo's full powers have never been recorded. The creature excels at stealth and is a near-perfect hunter, knowing and using every inch of its territory – caves, hills, trees and bushes. Some stories posit that Wendigoes can control the weather through the use of dark magic.
Werewolves
In mythology, werewolves are entities that are human but shape shift into wolf form during certain lunar timeframes. This phenomenon is also referred to as lycanthropy, for the Greek lykoi , wolf and anthropos , man . The change from man to wolf is held to be possible by witchcraft or magic, and can be voluntary or forced by certain cycles of the moon and certain sounds (such as howling).
In some folklore, werewolves are immune from aging and most physical diseases. They can be killed by any wound that destroys the heart or the brain or by any form of death that causes brain or heart damage (such as hanging or other oxygen-deprivation methods).
Woman in White
A folk tale with many variations. The most famous is a Mexican story about La Llorona – the Sobbing Woman.
The story takes place long ago when a beautiful Indian princess, Don a Luisa de Loveros , fell in love with a handsome Mexican nobleman named Don Nuna de Montesclaros . The princess loved the nobleman deeply and had two children by him, but Montesclaros refused to marry her. When he finally deserted her and married another woman, Dona Luisa went mad with rage and stabbed her two children. Authorities found her wandering the street, sobbing, her clothes covered in blood. She was charged with infanticide and sent to the gallows.
Ever since, it is said, the ghost of La Llorona walks the country at night in her bloody dress, crying out for her murdered children. If she finds any child, she's likely to carry it away with her to the nether regions, where her own spirit dwells.
Wraiths
A Scottish word, first used in English in 1513. A wraith is an apparition, vision, or double of another living person. Its appearance is commonly seen as an omen that the person being doubled is about to die.
Zombies
An undead person commonly found in the spiritual belief system of Voodoo. Zombies are humans who have had their soul stolen by supernatural means and are forced to work for their "zombie master". Another more morbid version, that are often portrayed in horror films, depict Zombies as cannibalistic beings.
Primarily a British phenomenon, Black Dogs are spirit apparitions that generally appear at night. These apparitions can be distinguished from normal flesh-and-blood black dogs by features such as large or glowing eyes, sometimes only one; an ability to disappear or appear out of thin air or into and out of the ground; and no head, two heads or the ability to change their size or appearance.
Black Dogs are most often seen on roads or other places where people move from one locality to another, including footpaths, bridges, crossroads, gates, doors, stairs and corridors. Another common haunt for the Black Dogs is graveyards, leading some people to suspect that these dogs tend to haunt Spirit Paths.
Some people believe that a Black Dog is an omen of death, and that to see one means either you or a family member will die. In ancient European folklore, the dog is seen as both the guardian and consumer of dead spirits; one such belief is referred to as the Wild Hunt, where a pack of dogs and a master of the hunt fly through the sky looking for lost souls. Others believe Black Dogs are helpful, leading lost travellers or protecting them from harm.
THE BURU BURU
The Buru Buru are Ghosts born of fear. They died in a terrifying manner. And thus, the Buru Buru is an incarnation of fear. It spreads it, inflicting people with fear, also known as the Ghost Sickness.
Changelings
In European folklore and folk belief, a changeling is the offspring of a fairy, troll, elf or other legendary creature that has been secretly left in the place of a human child. The apparent changeling could also be a stock, a glamorized piece of wood that would soon appear to grow sick and die.
Chupacabra
Species of animals that are associated particularly with Puerto Rico (where it was first reported), Mexico, Chile, Brazil and the United States. Translated from Spanish to English the Chupacabra literally means goat-sucker in reference to the creature's habit of attacking and drinking the blood of livestock.
Crocotta
The Crocotta is a mythical beast of India and Ethiopia. Pliny, the Roman naturalist, described it as being the "an animal which looks as though it had been produced by the coupling of the wolf and the dog, for it can break anything with its teeth, and instantly on swallowing it digest it with the stomach. . . .".
It is commonly described in legend as luring people by calling their name, drawing them deeper into the forest until the Crocotta would devour them.
In 3.14 Long-Distance Call, the Crocotta contacts people by phone or computer, imitating the voice of a loved one, and convincing the victim to kill themselves.
Daeva
In the Zoroastrian religion, a daeva is a demonic and destructive being. Daevas are combated by the ahuras who help to uphold the moral law.
Djinn
More commonly known as a genie, djinn are a race of supernatural creatures dating back to Arabian mythology.
The focus in Western culture has been on the djinn or genie's ability to grant wishes, which orginated in the tales from The Book of One Thousand and One Nights.
Historically Djinn are a breed of demon, a monster that one wouldn't want to come by. Especially because of their knack for granting wishes that harm the wisher. Which is where the idea that Genies trick their masters originates.
Doppelganger
The ghostly double of a living person, adapted from the German word Doppelgänger (look-alike [literally "double goer"]). The term refers to any double of a person, most commonly in reference to a so-called evil twin. The word is also used to describe a phenomenon in which you catch your own image out of the corner of your eye. In some mythologies, seeing one's own doppelganger is a death omen. A doppelganger seen by friends or relatives of a person may bring bad luck or is an indication of approaching illness.
Ghost
Ghosts or spooks are controversial phenomena which have several possible definitions:
* The spirit or soul of a person who has died, especially one which haunts a place which was of emotional significance to that person when living.
* The personality of a person after his or her own death which is not directly tied to the soul or spirit. A sort of psychic memory-imprint.
* The character or memory of some being or thing which has died or, if it was never alive, been somehow destroyed or disassembled, which nevertheless remains existent (and sometimes detectable) in a semi-corporeal form.
According to reported sightings, ghosts have taken the shape of humans, animals, and even vehicles. There are reports of ghosts (usually of deceased humans) in most cultures throughout the world. There is a great deal of dispute whether ghosts are figments of the imagination or part of objective existence. Ghosts are among the subjects studied by parapsychologists.
Ghoul
Where does the word ghouls come from? Before it came to be applied to any random sicko or serial killer it meant went all the way back to the medieval Arabic ghul...it will dig up graves to eat the dead.
Hellhound
A demonic dog of hell, usually referring to Cerberus, the dog of Hades from Greek Mythology. The ghostly hounds are said to haunt parts of the United Kingdom and many names are given to the apparitions: Black Shuck of East Anglia, Moddey Dhoo of the Isle of Man, Gwyllgi of Wales. Hellhounds are a common creature in fantasy fiction, such as in Arthur Conan Doyle's "The Hound of the Baskervilles" and Frank Belknap Long's "The Hounds of Tinadalos". They are also a common enemy in role-playing and video games, including "Dungeons & Dragons", "Shadowrun", "RuneScape", "Adventure Quest" and the "Zork" series.
Hellspawn
A Hellspawn is fictitious creature from the popular comic book Spawn. The main character in the series, Spawn, is himself a Hellspawn. The Hellspawn are controlled by Malebolgia, the supreme master of Hell, and are mainly used as an officer corps for his army of hell. Most Hellspawns were once human, but were tricked into making a bargain with Malebolgia after arriving in Hell. He would agree to return them to Earth, if they promise to return later on and become a Lieutenant in his army of Hell.
Krampus
Typical turn-of-the-century Austrian postcard sent around the 5th or 6th of December, depicting the Krampus
The Krampus is a middle European (mainly Austria, Germany, parts of South-Italy and Croatia, as well as sometimes Hungary) type of frightening creature, who accompanies Nikolaus (the original "Santa Claus", Nikolaus von Myra).
The name originates from the Austrian dialect word for lifeless, dried up or faded, or the old-German word for claw.
A typical Austrian tradition is the so called "Krampus-Lauf" (Krampus-Run) on the 5th or 6th of December (depending on the region), where townspeople dress up in furs and with devilish masks (wearing tails and horns). They accompany Saint Nikolaus who will give presents to the good children, while the Krampuses will punish the naughty children (often by hitting them with their birch ). Krampuses will also carry buckets or bags made out of fur, in which - so it is said - they will carry away the very naughty children. This tradition originally had nothing to do with Christmas, but was a Pagan tradition assimilated by the church in the 17th century (therefore, Saint Nikolaus is dressed up like a bishop).
Rakshasa
A demon or unrighteous spirit in Hinduism that feeds on human flesh. They are shapechangers and magicians, and often appear in the forms of humans, dogs, and large birds. They can make themselves invisible and can not enter a home without being invited. According to the Ramayana, an ancient Sanskrit epic, they were created from Brahma's, the Hindu God of Creation, foot. Many Rakshasa were particularly wicked humans in previous incarnations and are known to disturb sacrifices, desecrate graves and possess human beings. Translated to English, Rakshasa means injurer.
Reaper
In Supernatural, repears are entities whose responsibility it is to escort newly-deceased souls to the afterlife. They are not aligned with Heaven or Hell, and refuse to deal the deceased what awaits them
Revenant
A revenant is a visible ghost or animated corpse that returns to terrorize the living, usually people it knew in life. Unlike the zombie, a revenant is not under another person's control, and has returned from the grave on its own for a specific and often personal purpose.
Rugaru
The rougarou, also spelled roux-ga-roux, rugaroo or rugaru, is a werewolf-like creature with lore from the French-speaking communities of southern Louisiana ("garou" means "a man who transforms into an animal"). It is disputed whether they are related to the monsters of Native American lore.
Scarecrows
Scarecrows as evil or scary figures probably arise from two contributing factors. Scarecrows link to the planting and protection of crops and the changing of the seasons. In agrarian societies, Spring was celebrated as a time of resurrection – of life reborn after the dark winter. Sacrifice is bound up in this cycle. Winter kills that which grows, and breeds, until it is reborn in Spring. And for many societies existed the idea that some deity or power needed a gift to ensure the prosperity of the new season. The Vanir were a group of Norse gods connected with fertility that were associated with ritual sacrifice. Effigies representing the gods were erected, and is possibly where scarecrows originated. Scarecrows also possess attributes that lend themselves to being scary. They look human but are expressionless. As is the case with clowns, for us the inability to interpret facial expressions provokes fear – think also of horror villains from the Phantom of the Opera to Michael Myers from Halloween or Leatherface from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre movies.
Shapeshifters
Shapeshifting , also known as transformation or transmogrification, is a change in the form or shape of a person, especially a change from human form to animal form or a change in appearance form one person to another.
Shtriga
According to Albanian folklore, a Shtriga was a vampire-like witch who was said to suck the blood of infant children while they slept, and then turn into a flying insect.
Sirens
In Greek mythology, different sources speak of two, three or five nymphs with varying names (Among those: Leucosia, Ligeia, and Parthenope.) They were portrayed as bird-like women, but later, because they were often associated with the sea, they were pictured as mermaids. (See Udine). Their seductive singing lured sailors to their death on rockbound coasts.
Homer tells of how Odysseus was curious to hear the siren sing, thus he made his companions stuff their ears with beewax and have them tie himself to a mast, so he wouldn't be able to follow the siren song. When the sirens failed to lure Odysseus, they flung themselves into the waves and perished.
The siren song is an appeal that is hard to resist, but if followed will lead to bad results (mostly death).
Skinwalker
Numerous cultures all over the world believe in some version of a Skinwalker, which is closely related to beliefs about werewolves and other were-creatures. The best documented Skinwalker beliefs are those of the Navajo yenaldooshi. The yenaldooshi are evil human beings who have gained supernatural power by murdering a close relative. The creature travels by night, spreading misery and desecrating holy things. He or she is usually naked, except for a coyote skin. The yenaldooshi is also said to have the power to assume the form of a coyote or other animal.
The yenaldooshi's power comes from its use of corpse powder, which is made from human cadavers. Touching the corpse powder curses a person with sickness or death. This is an inversion pollen usage, which Navajos sprinkle to produce blessings.
In Norse folklore, a Skinwalker is a person who can travel in the shape of an animal or take on certain characteristics of an animal. The most well-known example is a warrior who takes on the strength and stamina of a bear, called bear shirt or berserker.
Succubi
In medieval legend, a Succubus (plural Succubi from the Latin succubare meaning to lay under ) is a female demon which comes to men in their dreams to seduce them for their energy. As the succubus draws energy from men, the men die and she is rejuvenated.
Trickster
Demigod-like immortal creatures that thrive on creating mischief and mayhem. With the power to make objects materialize out of thin air, the Trickster accomplishes its destructive feats via unusual and oftern humorous means, its intent to humble the self-important. The Tricker's metabolism is such that it craves sugary treats and consumes calories voraciously. To kill a Trickster one must obtain a stake dipped in the blood of its victim and plunge it into the creature's heart. Famous Tricksters include Loki of Scandinavian myth and Anansi of West Africa.
Vampires
Folkloric creatures, thought to be the re-animated corpses of human beings and said to live on human or animal blood. They often have unnatural powers and the ability to physically transform.
Water Wraith
The Idea of Water Wraiths originated in Scotland . A wraith is thought to be an apparition -- a spectre , a vision, an unreal image – and a Water Wraith is a spirit thought to preside over the waters. They supposedly take the form of skinny, old women with scowling features who dress in green. The Water Wraiths try to lure unsuspecting travellers to their death by drowning them.
Wendigo
A creature that was once human but was transformed into an immortal evil spirit when it took up the practice of cannibalism. Wendigoes are cursed to wander the land, eternally seeking to fulfil their voracious appetite for human flesh.
Various Native American tribes tell slightly different stories about this creature and refer to it by different names – Wendigo , Witigo , Witiko and Wee-Tee-Go – but each version roughly translates to mean the evil spirit that devours mankind . Around 1860, a German explorer translated Wendigo as cannibal .
Wendigoes are believed to live in the northern woods of Minnesota and in the north central regions of Canada . Kenora , Canada , has been given the title of Wendigo Capital of the World by many. Sightings of the creature in this area have continued well into the new millennium.
Wendigoes are generally rumoured to be gigantic spirits, over fifteen feet tall, lanky and with glowing eyes, long yellowed fangs, terrible claws and overly long tongues. Sometimes they are said to have a sallow, yellowish skin; other times they are described as being matted with hair. The Wendigo's full powers have never been recorded. The creature excels at stealth and is a near-perfect hunter, knowing and using every inch of its territory – caves, hills, trees and bushes. Some stories posit that Wendigoes can control the weather through the use of dark magic.
Werewolves
In mythology, werewolves are entities that are human but shape shift into wolf form during certain lunar timeframes. This phenomenon is also referred to as lycanthropy, for the Greek lykoi , wolf and anthropos , man . The change from man to wolf is held to be possible by witchcraft or magic, and can be voluntary or forced by certain cycles of the moon and certain sounds (such as howling).
In some folklore, werewolves are immune from aging and most physical diseases. They can be killed by any wound that destroys the heart or the brain or by any form of death that causes brain or heart damage (such as hanging or other oxygen-deprivation methods).
Woman in White
A folk tale with many variations. The most famous is a Mexican story about La Llorona – the Sobbing Woman.
The story takes place long ago when a beautiful Indian princess, Don a Luisa de Loveros , fell in love with a handsome Mexican nobleman named Don Nuna de Montesclaros . The princess loved the nobleman deeply and had two children by him, but Montesclaros refused to marry her. When he finally deserted her and married another woman, Dona Luisa went mad with rage and stabbed her two children. Authorities found her wandering the street, sobbing, her clothes covered in blood. She was charged with infanticide and sent to the gallows.
Ever since, it is said, the ghost of La Llorona walks the country at night in her bloody dress, crying out for her murdered children. If she finds any child, she's likely to carry it away with her to the nether regions, where her own spirit dwells.
Wraiths
A Scottish word, first used in English in 1513. A wraith is an apparition, vision, or double of another living person. Its appearance is commonly seen as an omen that the person being doubled is about to die.
Zombies
An undead person commonly found in the spiritual belief system of Voodoo. Zombies are humans who have had their soul stolen by supernatural means and are forced to work for their "zombie master". Another more morbid version, that are often portrayed in horror films, depict Zombies as cannibalistic beings.
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