Aamon is a Grand Marquis of Hell and a prominent demon in the Ars Goetia, renowned as the demon of life and reproduction. He commands 40 infernal legions and possesses the ability to shape-shift, often appearing as a wolf with a serpent tail before assuming a human form. His unique dominion over life aspects distinguishes him within the infernal hierarchy and Western demonology.

Aamon

The Abada is a mythical creature from Kongo folklore resembling a unicorn with two crooked horns and a boar's tail. Its horns are believed to have curative powers, neutralising poison and disease. It is known to appear to those who are lost, offering guidance and hope.

Abada (unicorn)

Abarbarea is a naiad nymph from Greek mythology renowned as one of the three ancestral figures of the Tyrians. Associated with pure, unmuddy waters, she embodies the serene and divine qualities of nature. Not to be confused with a later figure of the same name, her myth highlights themes of purity, fertility, and divine intervention.

Abarbarea (ancestor of the Tyrians)

Abezethibou is a fallen angel and demon featured in the Testament of Solomon who serves as a strategist in Hell. He is marked by his single red wing, a remnant of his treachery during the War in Heaven. His influence extends to Earth, notably in Egypt, before his downfall in the Red Sea, with a promise of return for future chaos.

Abezethibou

Abu is a Mesopotamian god associated with vegetation and snakes. His character remains poorly understood, contributing to his enigmatic presence in ancient lore. He was often paired with the deity gu₂-la₂, an early name or aspect of the goddess Gula, who was later widely recognized as the Mesopotamian deity of healing and medicine.

Abu (god)

Achiyalabopa is a colossal bird god of the Pueblo people, known for his rainbow-colored, knife-sharp feathers and extraordinary size. He is revered as a celestial creature associated with creation. His majestic presence dominates the skies in Pueblo mythology.

Achiyalabopa

Achlys is the ancient Greek personification of mist and sorrow, depicted on Heracles' shield. In Homer, she is the fog that blinds mortal eyes at the moment of death. Later, she appears as a witch in Nonnus's Dionysiaca, underscoring her enigmatic and mystical nature.

Achlys

Actaea, also known as Actaeä or Aktaia, is a Greek sea-nymph and one of the fifty Nereids associated with rocky shores. She is a daughter of Nereus, the Old Man of the Sea, and the Oceanid Doris. Her presence in mythology underscores the ancient Greeks' reverence for the coastal and marine environment.

Actaea (mythology)

Adaro are dual-natured beings in Makira Island mythology, manifesting as both ghostly entities capable of possession and as elemental spirits integral to creation myths. They can inhabit animals, trees, stones, or remain in their native villages, and can be commanded to cause harm from afar. Their dual roles reflect the complex interplay of destruction and creation in Melanesian spiritual belief.

Adaro (mythology)

Adi is an asura from Hindu mythology, known primarily as the son of the demon Andhaka. He appears in the Matsya Purāṇa. His lineage and narrative underscore the enduring cosmic battle between divine forces and demonic entities.

Adi (asura)

Aditi is a prominent Vedic goddess in Hindu mythology. She is revered as the cosmic mother and the personification of the infinite universe. As the progenitor of the celestial deities, she embodies creation, fertility, and boundless cosmic energy.

Aditi

Admete is an Oceanid from Greek mythology, daughter of Oceanus and Tethys. Her name means 'the unbroken, unwedded or untamed', highlighting her free spirit. She is remembered as a companion of Persephone during her abduction by Hades in Sicily.

Admete (Oceanid)

Adrammelech is an ancient Semitic god mentioned in the Hebrew Bible, recognised as the deity of Sepharvaim. He embodies divine kingship and transcendent power, as implied by his title 'Magnificent King'. His cult was centred around the twin cities on the banks of the Euphrates, highlighting his regional significance in ancient Mesopotamia.

Adrammelech

Adraste, also known as Adrasteia, is a divine Oceanid in Greek mythology noted for her nurturing role in caring for the infant Zeus and for her presence as a companion of Helen. Her lineage as a daughter of Oceanus and possible Tethys underscores her association with water and divine immortality. Through these dual narratives, she embodies both the ethereal qualities of a nature spirit and the benevolent traits of a nurturer.

Adraste

Aegipan is a late-origin Greek mythological deity known for his goat-like, hybrid appearance. Often associated with Pan, he embodies the spirit of wild nature. His imagery and attributes highlight the fusion of human and animal qualities in ancient myth.

Aegipan

Aegle is a name attributed to several distinct figures in Greek mythology, known for her radiant beauty and association with natural elements. She appears as a naiad, a Hesperid, a Heliad, and in various other roles across differing narratives. Her diverse representations reflect the complex interplay of divinity, nature, and mortal affairs in ancient Greek lore.

Aegle (mythology)

Agave is a multifaceted figure in Greek mythology, representing diverse characters including a sea nymph, a Danaid, a tragic Theban mother, and an Amazon warrior. Each variant embodies distinct attributes ranging from divine water control and immortality to mortal tragedy and exceptional combat prowess. The name, meaning 'illustrious' or 'high-born', underscores the noble heritage common to all these iterations.

Agave (mythology)

Agemo is a chameleon serving as the divine messenger in Yoruba mythology. He faithfully carries messages for Olorun, the head of the Yoruba pantheon. His unique form embodies the connection between the divine and mortal realms.

Agemo (deity)

Aglaea, also known as Aglaia, is a revered goddess in Greek mythology and one of the Charites (Graces). She embodies radiant beauty, charm, and the joyous spirit of festivity. Her presence is a symbol of social harmony and the uplifting power of aesthetic grace.

Aglaea

Aglibol is a moon god from ancient Palmyra who was worshiped as part of a divine triad alongside Bel and Yarhibol. He is closely associated with the sun god Malakbel and is primarily known through epigraphical inscriptions dating back to 17 BCE. His cult flourished in the Sacred Garden sanctuary, underscoring his pivotal role in Palmyrene religious practices.

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