Mahagir
Mahagir (Magaye) In Burmese mythology, a nat, or supernatural being, in whose honour a coconut is hung on a porch of every Burmese home. Mahagir…
Author: Lux Ferre
Leippya
Leippya In Burmese mythology, the soul materializing as a butterfly that hovers about the body of the dead. During life, if the soul leaves the…
Lan-yein and A-mong
Lan-yein and A-mong In Burmese mythology, a brother and sister who possessed a magic drum. The two were happy for a while until one day…
Ko Pala
Ko Pala In Burmese mythology, a king who returned to life as a crab. Ko Pala was chosen king when the ruler of the valley…
Hkun Ai
In Burmese mythology, Hkun Ai is a heroic figure who became entwined with the mystical world of the Nagas, serpent-like beings that hold great significance…
Apauk-kyit Lok
In Burmese mythology, Apauk-kyit Lok is a significant figure responsible for introducing death into the world. Despite his advanced age, Apauk-kyit Lok had managed to…
Angarad of the Golden Hand
Angharad of the Golden Hand In the rich tapestry of Arthurian legend, Angharad of the Golden Hand stands as a captivating figure at the court…
Sukusendal
Sukusendal In Finnish mythology, a nightmare spirit who has sexual intercourse with people while they sleep, appearing as a person of the opposite sex. Sometimes…
Sampo
sampo (prop of life?) In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, magic object forged by the smith Ilmarinen for Louhi, the evil mistress of Pohjola,…
Paiva and Kuu
Paiva and Kuu In the Finnish epic poem The Kalevala, the sun and moon. Both Paiva and Kuu attempted to woo the beautiful Kyllikki, the…
