Johannes Cuntius: The Pentsch Vampire Johannes Cuntius, also known as the Pentsch Vampire, is one of the stranger cases in early modern vampire lore. His story comes from Silesia and was recorded
The Spirit of Dantalion: The 71st Spirit of Solomon Dantalion is one of the most enigmatic spirits in the Ars Goetia, known as the 71st of the 72 Spirits of Solomon. A mighty Duke of Hell, Dantalion governs 36 legions
Matthew, St. (gift of Yahweh) (first century) In the Bible, N.T., Evangelist and Apostle. Author of the Gospel bearing his name. Patron of bankers and tax collectors. Feast, 21 September. Little is
Mati-Syra-Zemlya (moist Mother Earth) In Russian mythology, earth goddess. The worship of Mati-Syra-Zemlya continued in Russia up to the eve of World War I, when peasants invoked her protection against the spread
Bat Masterson (1855–1921) In American history and folklore, William Barclay Masterson was a sheriff noted for his fine suits, pearl-gray bowler, diamond stickpin, and notched gun. In 1875, Bat killed his first
Mary of Egypt, St. (rebellion? wished-for child?) (fourth century) In Christian legend, prostitute who became a saint. Feast, 2 April. St. Jerome wrote that in Alexandria there was a woman “whose name
Mary Magdalene, St. (rebellion? wished-for child?) (first century) In the Bible, N.T., penitent woman. Western art, following Christian legend, makes no distinction between Mary, the sister of Martha and Lazarus, Mary Magdalene,
Maruts (flashing) In Hindu mythology, wind gods who form part of the entourage of Indra, the storm god, or of Rudra (another name for Shiva). Their number varies in different texts, the
Martin of Tours, St. (from Mars, Roman god of war; Latin variation, Sanctus Martinus; Italian, San Martino) (fourth century) In Christian legend, patron saint of armorers, beggars, calvary, coopers, domestic animals, girdlers,
Martha, St. (lady) (first century) In Christian legend, patron of cooks and housewives. Sister of Mary of Bethany and of Lazarus, whom Christ raised from the dead. Feast, 29 July. Tertullian and
Marsyas (battler?) In Greek mythology, a Phrygian flute player, son of Olympus; sometimes called Silenus; follower of the Great Mother goddess Cybele. Marsyas, who took up the flute after it had been
Marko, the Gravedigger is in Russian folklore, a monk who restored the dead to life. Marko was a gravedigger for the Holy Crypt Monastery during the Middle Ages. One day he dug
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