Yurei are perhaps the most terrifying Japanese creatures. These are the ghosts of the deceased and have been introduced to Western culture through horror films such as Ring (The Ring) and Ju-On (The Grudge). Yurei …
Since the dawn of time, humans have looked up at the sky with wonder, awe, and fascination. The wind, the sky, the clouds, thunder, and lightning are things that have captured the imagination of humanity …
Dakini is a type of sacred female spirit in Vajrayana Buddhism, and the term can also be applied to human women with a certain degree of spiritual development. The Sanskrit term is probably related to …
Cintamani is a jewel that grants all wishes, both in Hindu and Buddhist traditions, and some say it is the equivalent of the philosopher’s stone in Western alchemy. It is one of several images of …
Atropos was one of the three Moirai in Greek mythology, goddesses who decided the fate of every human who lived on earth. Atropos, along with her sisters Clotho and Lachesis, were considered the daughters of …
The Tsuchinoko is a cryptid from Japan that resembles a snake. In Japan, it means “dirty child.” It has been reported to measure between 30 and 80 cm in length. The Tsuchinoko has a thin …
Ekeko is the Tiwanakan (pre-Columbian civilization) god of abundance and prosperity in the mythology and folklore of the Andean highlands. His main importance in popular culture is as the main figure of the annual Alasitas …
Belfegor is a lieutenant of hell, mentioned several times in the Bible, who had been sent to Earth on a mission from the devil. In doing so, he found a particular affinity for Paris, France. …
Belial, also known as Beliar, is a demon. The word means worthless in Hebrew, and later came to represent the personification of the devil. In the Old Testament of the Bible, the word tends to …
Nezha is a Taoist deity whose life story was recorded in the Ming dynasty work “Creations of the Gods” and “Journey to the West.” He is known as the Central Marshal in the Taoist pantheon …
