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
A Devil’s pact is a pledge to serve the Devil or one of his Demons. The pact may be made orally, but according to lore it is best to write it on virgin parchment and sign it in blood. The
Manly Palmer Hall (1901–1990) was a philosopher, metaphysician, author, and founder of the Philosophical Research Society. Manly Palmer Hall was a prolific writer and lecturer and was renowned for his knowledge of
Brag-srin-mo is Tibet’s mother goddess and ancestress. She lived in the mountains where she became romantically involved with a monkey god. Their children became the Tibetan people. Post-Buddhism, Brag-srin-mo was identified as
Brigantia Brigantia is a powerful Celtic goddess associated with sovereignty, protection, wisdom, victory and sacred authority. She was the presiding spirit of the Brigantes, the most populous Celtic tribe of Britain, whose
The Black Dog is among Britain’s most famous spectral hounds. It may be dangerous and malevolent or helpful and benevolent. It usually serves as a guardian of treasure or a sacred place.
Britomartis – Sweet Maiden; Blessing Maiden Britomartis is an ancient Cretan goddess. According to her most famous surviving myth, Britomartis was a mountain Nymph who, fleeing from the sexual advances of King
Bruxa Evora is a Brazilian witch spirit, a deified Moorish sorceress. Bruxa Evora speaks fluent Portuguese, Arabic, and Latin, but she is full of surprises and may know other languages, too. She
Bubilas is the patron of bees, honey, and beekeepers. In general, bee spirits are female, like the Queen Bee or worker bees, who are the bees most visible to people. Bubilas is
Buddha Buddha is a Sanskrit word that literally means “awake.” It is not a name, but a title acquired by one who has achieved enlightenment. The Buddha defined enlightenment as: • Complete
ALSO KNOWN AS: Al Buraq (literally the Buraq) Al Buraq is a winged white horse (bigger than a donkey; smaller than a mule) with the crowned head of a beautiful woman and
The Cabeiri, also spelled Cabiri, Cabyri, or Kabeiroi, were ancient and mysterious deities of the Greek and Roman world, especially associated with secret rites, fertility, smithcraft, magic, the sea, and protection. Their
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