Aguara is a mythological fox revered in Ava Guaraní and Chané traditions, known as a trickster and cultural hero. He is famed for his cunning exploits, such as stealing seeds and creating rubber for mankind. His dual nature and celestial associations highlight his enduring role in indigenous myth.

Aguara

The aigamuxa, also known as the Bushmen, is a legendary creature from Khoikhoi folklore. It is distinguished by its extremely elongated teeth and the peculiar placement of its eyes on its feet. This nocturnal predator ambushes lone desert travelers, mistaking humans for zebras.

Aigamuxa

Akubōzu is a mysterious yōkai from Japan, primarily known in Akita and Iwate Prefectures. It inhabits the ash of traditional household hearths and emerges playfully when the ash is disturbed. This elusive spirit embodies the enchanting interplay between everyday domestic life and the supernatural.

Akubōzu

The Alicanto is a mythical, flightless bird from Chilean folklore, known for its luminous wings that glitter in gold and silver. Found in the harsh Atacama Desert, it serves as both a guide to hidden treasures and a harbinger of doom. Its dual nature captivates and warns miners and prospectors, embodying the unpredictable forces of luck and peril.

Alicanto

Am Fear Liath Mòr, also known as the Big Grey Man, is a spectral entity from Scottish folklore said to haunt the high peaks of the Cairngorms, particularly Ben MacDhui. His imposing, grey-hued form and elusive nature have made him a fixture of local legend and mystery. As an ambiguous omen, he continues to intrigue and unsettle those who venture into his mountainous realm.

Am Fear Liath Mòr

Azukihakari is a mysterious Japanese yōkai known as the bean counter due to its distinctive red bean counting sound and lack of physical appearance. It is featured in Edo period ghost stories, particularly in the collection 'Kaidan Old Staff'. The entity is experienced solely through its auditory presence, making it a unique phenomenon in folklore.

Azukihakari

The Baccoo is a legendary folkloric spirit from Guyana and Suriname. Known by various names including bakru, bakulu, and bakuu, it embodies the mysterious and elusive qualities of local folklore. Its presence in stories serves to both entertain and caution, reflecting the cultural heritage of the region.

Baccoo

Bakwas is a supernatural spirit from Kwakwaka'wakw folklore known as the 'wild man of the woods'. He inhabits an invisible house in the coastal forests of British Columbia and lures stranded humans with ghost food offered in cockle shells. As the consort of dzunukwa and father to her children, Bakwas bridges the realms of the living and the ghost world.

Bakwas

The Bergsrå, also known as the Mountain Rå, Bergatrollet, or Bergakungen, is a mythical mountain spirit from Norse mythology. It is renowned for its ability to deceive and seduce humans into its hidden mountain realms. With an ambiguous gender and a mysterious court of relatives, the Bergsrå embodies the enigmatic allure and danger of the untamed wilderness.

Bergsrå

Betobeto-san is a mysterious Japanese yōkai known for silently following night-time travelers. It is most commonly encountered on dark roads in regions such as Uda-gun, Nara and during descents from small mountains in Shizuoka. Its elusive presence evokes both intrigue and a subtle sense of unease among those who experience it.

Betobeto-san

Bezaliel, also known as Busasejal or Basasael, is a fallen angel and one of the 20 Watchers detailed in the Book of Enoch. As the 13th leader among these celestial beings, his name—often translated as 'Shadow of God'—underscores his mysterious and controversial nature. His sporadic mention in ancient texts only adds to the enigma surrounding his character.

Bezaliel

The bhoota is a supernatural ghost from Indian folklore, typically regarded as the restless spirit of a deceased person. It is commonly believed to haunt sites associated with death, such as cremation grounds and abandoned structures. Its presence reflects unresolved issues from its past life, embodying the eerie interplay between the mortal and spiritual realms.

Bhoota (ghost)

The boggart is a malevolent supernatural spirit from English folklore known for its disruptive presence in households. It is often depicted as an ambivalent apparition that can manifest in various forms. Traditional lore warns that naming a boggart can render it uncontrollable and dangerous.

Boggart

Brownies are household spirits from Scottish folklore known for performing chores at night in exchange for small offerings. They are mischievous yet helpful, maintaining the home by assisting with domestic and farming tasks. When insulted or offered unwanted gifts such as clothing, they are said to leave the household forever.

Brownie (folklore)

Bugul Noz is a nocturnal fairy and bogeyman from Breton folklore, known as the 'Night Shepherd' or 'child of the night.' It haunts the dark woodlands of Morbihan in Brittany, instilling fear with its shadowy presence. Its eerie, supernatural qualities have cemented its role as a cautionary figure in local legend.

Bugul Noz

The Caballo marino chilote is a mythical aquatic horse from Chilote mythology in Chile, blending equine elegance with supernatural aquatic traits. It is renowned for its magical invisibility and variable size, ranging from diminutive to giant. This elusive creature is traditionally used by sorcerers as a means of transportation to the legendary Caleuche ghost ship.

Caballo marino chilote

The Caoineag is a mysterious female spirit from Scottish folklore, known as a weeper. She is an invisible omen that forewarns death through her mournful keening, often heard near waterfalls and glens. Her ghostly lament has long been believed to signal doom, especially for warriors in battle.

Caoineag

Chepi is a ghost or fairy spirit from Narragansett mythology, known for imparting mystical knowledge through dreams and visions. He communicates vital insights to medicine people. Additionally, he is invoked as an avenging entity to destroy enemies.

Chepi

The Coco is a mythical ghost-like monster from Iberian folklore known for abducting disobedient children at night. It is widely equated with the bogeyman and features under various names such as Cucuy and Cuca. This spectral being serves as a cautionary figure designed to instil fear and enforce discipline among children.

Coco (folklore)

Dames Blanches are ghostly female spirits from French folklore that haunt natural narrow locales such as ravines, forests, and bridges in regions like Normandy and Lorraine. They entice travellers to partake in a ritual dance to secure safe passage. Those who refuse their invitation are often met with curses and torment from accompanying supernatural creatures.

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