Haunted China
Month: December 2017
Mura
Mura (Muru) In Hindu mythology, a Demon slain by Krishna (an incarnation of the god Vishnu). Krishna not only killed Mura but “burnt his seven…
Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow
Mrs. O’Leary’s Cow In American history and folklore, the cow of Mrs. Patrick (Kate) O’Leary; it supposedly started the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 when…
Mordred, Sir
Mordred, Sir (Medraut, Medrawd) A historical figure who, according to tradition, was the youngest son of Queen Morgause of Orkney and was raised as the…
Monica, St.
Saint Monica (alone?, to advise?) (332–387) – In Christian legend, patron of married women and mother of St. Augustine. Feast, 4 May. Her story is…
Momus
Momus (reproach, disgrace) In Greek mythology, a son of Nox (or Nyx, night). Momus was god of criticism, ridicule, or fault-finding, according to Hesiod’s Theogony…
Moly
moly In Greek mythology, plant with a black root and white flower that saved Odysseus from Circe’s enchantments on her island, Aeaea, where he was…