Abchanchu is a legendary Bolivian vampire known for his deceptive ability to shapeshift into a harmless, elderly traveler. He preys on compassionate individuals who offer their help, only to reveal his true, predatory nature. This creature is a chilling figure in Bolivian folklore, embodying themes of deception and nocturnal terror.

Abchanchu

The Adze is a vampiric being from Ewe folklore in Togo and Ghana. It primarily appears as a firefly before transforming into a human form upon capture. This creature possesses the ability to control humans, draining their blood and causing misfortune in its wake.

Adze (folklore)

Agnen is a malevolent evil spirit from Amazonian Tupinambá mythology, known for his pivotal role in the myth of the Twins. He devours one twin before being defeated by the other. His legend serves as a warning against the destructive power of unchecked malevolence.

Agnen

Babi is the ancient Egyptian deification of the hamadryas baboon, known as the 'bull of the baboons'. He is associated with the underworld where he devours the souls of the sinful and judges the dead. Additionally, he is revered as the god of virility, with his erect form symbolising sexual potency in the afterlife.

Babi (mythology)

The Basilisco Chilote is a mythological creature from the Chiloé Archipelago in southern Chile, featuring a unique hybrid form with a rooster's crest and a serpent's body. It is notorious for its deadly parasitic feeding on the bodily fluids of house inhabitants. Legends warn that to prevent its emergence, its egg must be burned immediately and the laying rooster must be eliminated.

Basilisco Chilote

Batara Kala is the Javanese and Balinese god of death, time, and creation. He rules over the realm of death from a cave alongside Setesuyara. Notoriously, he devours unlucky souls, symbolising the inevitable passage of time and fate.

Batara Kala

The Boo Hag is a fearsome and malevolent creature from Gullah folklore. It is known for shedding its skin and attacking unsuspecting victims at night to drain their life force. This unique figure embodies a syncretic blend of African spiritual traditions and local superstitions.

Boo hag

Broxa is a shape shifting creature from Jewish and medieval Portuguese folklore, known to alternate between a winged bird and a demon/witch form. It is infamous for parasitically feeding on the milk of goats and occasionally human blood during the night. This dual-natured entity exemplifies the blend of animalistic and supernatural characteristics in myth.

Broxa

Bulgasari, also known as Pulgasari, is a legendary metal-eating composite creature from Korean mythology. It combines distinct elements of a bear, elephant, rhino, tiger, and bull to form a formidable beast. Its unique ability to consume metal not only defines its diet but also symbolises its supernatural strength and transformative nature.

Bulgasari (creature)

The Camahueto is a legendary horned bull from Chilote mythology, known for its single, magical horn. It roams the Chiloé Archipelago and is celebrated for its healing powers. This mythical creature is a symbol of nature's mystery and benevolence in local folklore.

Camahueto

Chakora is a legendary bird from Hindu mythology, believed to be a partridge that uniquely feeds on the beams of the moon. Its mysterious lunar diet has inspired numerous love stories in North Indian folklore. The creature symbolises the romantic interplay between nature and the celestial.

Chakora (mythology)

The chupacabra is a legendary cryptid from Latin American folklore that is infamous for its vampiric feeding habits. It is said to attack livestock, particularly goats, and drain their blood. Descriptions of the creature vary considerably, ranging from reptilian, alien-like forms to more canine appearances.

Chupacabra

Eingana, also known as the Dreamtime Snake, is a creator goddess in Australian Aboriginal mythology. She is revered as the mother of all water animals and humans. With a sinew connecting her to every living being, she wields the power to both create life and administer death.

Eingana

The Galipote is a fearsome shape-shifting creature from Dominican folklore, capable of assuming the form of animals or inanimate objects. It is endowed with extraordinary strength and obtains eternal life through parasitic blood feeding. Infamous for its cruel and violent nature, it terrorizes the night, enforcing a dark legacy rooted in a devilish pact.

Galipote (mythological creature)

The ghoul is a demon-like, monstrous humanoid from pre-Islamic Arabian folklore. It is notorious for roaming graveyards and consuming human flesh. The term 'ghoul' has also come to describe individuals fascinated by death and the macabre.

Ghoul

Hortdan is the troubled, undead soul in Turkic mythology known for its vampiric tendencies. It possesses supernatural abilities such as shape-shifting and invisibility. The creature drains the life force of its victims, embodying an everlasting, cursed existence.

Hortdan

Jubokko is a blood-sucking tree yōkai from Japanese folklore. It appears on former battlefields, disguising itself as an ordinary tree until it ensnares an unsuspecting victim. Its branches transform into tubular forms to extract blood, and its cut limbs are said to possess healing powers.

Jubokko

Mikoshi-nyūdō is a bald-headed yokai from Japanese folklore known for its unnaturally ever-extending neck. It appears unexpectedly to frighten onlookers, especially those peering over high objects like folding screens. Its eerie, monk-like appearance and mysterious nature have cemented its status in Edo period ghost story traditions.

Mikoshi-nyūdō

The moroi are vampiric entities from Romanian folklore known for their ghostly appearances and energy-draining habits. Often depicted as phantoms of the dead, they traverse from their graves to draw vitality from the living. Their ambiguous origins, sometimes linked to cursed lineages, make them uniquely menacing figures in myth.

Moroi

Mullo is an undead vampire from Roma folklore that arises from improper funeral rites. It is characterized by white clothes, extremely long hair, and a distinctive physical oddity. This malevolent revenant terrorizes its victims by strangulation and blood-sucking.

Creatures with Life Force Abilities