Quimbanda is an Afro-Brazilian religion practiced mainly in urban centers in Brazilian cities. It is part of a series of Yoruba religions (idol worship), and belief in these deities has very different practices and names …
Guan Yin. The goddess of compassion. Of all the goddesses, she is highly revered and loved throughout the world. Guan Yin has countless stories and innumerable forms. 1. Myths and Legends of Guan Yin As …
Popobawa has inspired several attacks of mass hysteria. This sex-crazed demon can destroy entire families in one night, although he is particularly fond of attacking men. Hailing from Zanzibar, an island floating in the crystal-clear …
Hesiod is considered the first didactic poet, his poems were philosophical in nature, yet easy to understand. His epic poems were used to teach people about a variety of topics, including working life, agriculture, and …
Black-eyed children are macabre creatures that have been trying to enter homes and vehicles since 1996. They usually appear at night, knocking on doors or windows and begging to be let in. Unfortunately for the …
Hell is a destination for the soul after death. Across numerous religions, the meaning of hell differs from a physical location to a state of being, and from a permanent state to a phase in …
Purgatory comes from the Latinword purgare, meaning “to purge.” In the context of the early Christian and Roman Catholic Church, purgatory is a place of waiting where souls are purified before entering heaven. According to …
Demons in Arabic mythology. Demons are believed to have their roots in Mesopotamian religion and mythology because they have similar traits to Gallu demons. The connection is believed to come from the nomads of Arabia …
Aeolus, god of the winds, dwells on the mythical floating island of Aeolia. It was here that all the winds were kept: stormy winds, gale-force winds, and gentle breezes. The strongest winds were found in …
Destiny or Fates, composed of three sisters—Clotho, Lachesis, and Atropos—the Fates were a trinity of goddesses. They were the personifications of human life and destiny. These three immortals decided the fate of humans as a …
