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La Lechuza

1/7/2014

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Legend has it that La Lechuza (also La Lechusa) was a witch who was exposed for practicing magic.

The angry townsfolk went on a rampage and killed her. It is said she returned from the grave, hell bent on seeking revenge on those who murdered her... and intoxicated people.


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Eurynomus / Eurynomos

24/6/2014

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This demon's taste buds leave a lot to be desired, as Eurynomus is said to feed off the rotting flesh of corpses, and his body colouration reflects that of a meat fly.

Commonly depicted with a coat of fox fur covering his back, he is a sly parasite that feasts on dead pickings.



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Popobawa

5/6/2014

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A fairly modern day evil spirit, the Popobawa is said to be responsible for sneaking into homes and sexually assaulting sleeping adults…apparently engaging with men more than women.

It is said that the odour of sulphur is present prior to an attack.


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Iele

27/5/2014

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Iele are young, beautiful creatures, voluptuous enough to engage onlookers, causing delirium. Their aim with their victims is mainly to inflict revenge.

They are not generally considered evil creatures - though their beautiful voices will send you instantly mute.


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Nix / Nixe

20/5/2014

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Nix / Nixe are water spirits that appear mostly in the form of a human body with a fish tail, although they can appear as a human, fish, snake, horse or dragon.

In general, living humans are not what the Nix / Nixe seek, but it is believed they must perform one human sacrifice a year.


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Tikoloshe

13/5/2014

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Tikoloshe (Zulu and South African mythology) can have the power to bestow great pain, illness and death upon its victims.

Whilst small in stature, the Tikoloshe are said to resemble zombies and the activity poltergeist like.

It is said to cause great trouble where ever it roams.



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Cihuateteo

6/5/2014

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In Aztec mythology childbirth is viewed as a battle of sorts and women who died during childbirth were viewed as fallen warriors.

In death, these Cihuateteo aka "divine women" are feared and known for causing both physical and mental illness and stealing children.


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Chindi

27/4/2014

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In Navajo folklore there is the belief that the 'Chindi' is the ghost left behind after a person dies.

It is said to represent the residual bad energy of the deceased and calling the deads name can summon their Chindi which can bring with it 'ghost sickness' and even death.


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Orang Minyak

20/4/2014

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Described as a ghostly figure or quite possibly a real person (or a warlock enacting black magic), the Orang Minyak literally means ‘oily man’.

What makes the Orang Minyak so strange is that it is covered in black oil in order to evade capture after committing its horrific deeds.


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Mononoke / Yokai

16/4/2014

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The Mononoke is believed to be a ghost that can take residence within objects that are housed in shrines, temples and graveyards.

This ghostly phenomena is thought of as a class of supernatural monster to the Japanese and can range from malevolent to mischievous.


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