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

Aatxe is a Basque spirit known as the 'Young Bull' who emerges from caves during stormy nights to punish the malevolent. Manifesting primarily as a red bull and occasionally as a human, it serves as a supernatural enforcer of moral order. Associated with the goddess Mari, Aatxe is deeply rooted in ancient Basque mythology with Paleolithic origins.

Aatxe

Äbädä is an innocent forest spirit from Turkic mythology, known for his unique appearance and ability to shapeshift. He protects the flora and fauna of the forest with a mix of benevolence and mischief. His bizarre traits, including blue skin, great horns, and backwards shoes, serve as both a warning and a symbol of forest mastery.

Äbädä

Aba is a Thracian naiad nymph from Greek mythology associated with the town of Ergisce in Ciconia. She is noted as the mother of Ergiscus by Poseidon and is presumed to be the daughter of the river Hébros. Her myth underscores the divine connection between freshwater deities and the land.

Aba (mythology)

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)

Abatur, also known as the Ancient of Days, is a significant Uthra in the Mandaean religion responsible for weighing the souls of the dead. He exists in two distinct personae – the lofty celestial Abatur Rama and his lower counterpart of the Scales – embodying both divine radiance and judicial authority. Revered as the father of the Uthras and associated with Polaris, he plays a central role in maintaining cosmic balance.

Abatur

Abellio is an ancient god venerated in the Garonne Valley of Gallia Aquitania. Inscriptions found in Comminges attest to his worship in the Pyrenees. He is associated with apple trees and possibly the sun, reflecting his dual role in nature and celestial phenomena.

Abellio

Abe no Seimei was a famed Japanese onmyōji who served as a spiritual advisor during the Heian period. His mastery of onmyōdō, divination, and spell casting earned him a legendary status in folklore. Today, his legacy endures in shrines and cultural landmarks across Japan.

Abe no Seimei

Abere is a demoness from Melanesian mythology known for her wild, untamed beauty. She dwells in remote marshes where her supernatural allure draws unsuspecting victims. With a mere glance, she triggers the growth of entangling reeds that trap and ultimately lead to their demise.

Abere

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

Abonsam is a malevolent spirit from the Gold Coast region of West Africa, blamed for causing accidents and disease. Local shamans drive him into the sea using rituals involving prolonged silence and loud noises. His feared presence underscores the cultural significance of spiritual evil in Ghanaian folklore.

Abonsam

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, a figure later conflated with Gula.

Abu (god)

Abura-akago is a Japanese yōkai that manifests as both a flame and an infant ghost. It is famed for its behaviour of licking oil from lanterns, earning it the name 'oil baby.' Emerging from Edo period folklore, it serves as a mysterious and cautionary spirit in Japanese culture.

Abura-akago

Abura-sumashi, also known as 'Oil Presser', is a rare yokai from the folklore of Amakusa in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is said to inhabit the remote mountain passes of Kumamoto. Its elusive nature and mysterious association with oil contribute to an enduring local mystique.

Abura-sumashi

Abyzou is a female demon from Near Eastern and European folklore, infamous for causing miscarriages and infant mortality. Depicted with fish- or serpent-like attributes, she embodies ancient fears surrounding childbirth. Recognised in Coptic Egyptian and Byzantine traditions, her many names reflect a syncretic demonology spanning antiquity and the Early Middle Ages.

Abyzou

Acalica are mythological weather-fairies from Bolivia known for their ability to control the weather. They are rarely seen and dwell within secluded cave systems. When they appear, they manifest as small, wizened men, embodying the enigma of nature.

Acalica

The Acheri is a ghostly spirit of a murdered or abused little girl, often referred to as a hill fairy. It haunts mountainous hilltops, emerging at night to sing ominous tunes that foretell death and disease. Protective measures such as wearing bright red ribbons or clothes are believed to ward off its deadly curse.

Acheri

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

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)

Adathan and Yadathan are a pair of uthras in Mandaean cosmology who serve as guardians in the World of Light. They stand at the Gate of Life and protect the sacred first river, symbolising divine access to life. Frequently invoked in Mandaean prayers, they embody benevolence and spiritual guardianship.

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