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
Fuath is a generic Gaelic term for water spirits, including the Glaistig and kelpies. They may be fresh- or saltwater spirits. Although frequently described as “evil,” this is because they are not
Fudo – The Immutable One Fudo, Lord of Wisdom and Fire, may be the Japanese manifestation of Dainichi Buddha. Emerging as an independent entity in the twelfth century, Fudo protects against danger
Fugen – The One Who Is All Pervadingly Good Fugen is the Japanese manifestation of Samant-abhadra, the Great Conduct Bodhisattva. He teaches that actions and conduct are equally important as thought and
Fuji – Woman’s Best Friend Fuji is the Ainu word for “fire.” The Ainu are an indigenous people of Japan. Fuji is the original goddess of Mount Fuji. The mountain retains her
Fukusuke’s name means “good fortune.” He is a spirit of general prosperity but is especially associated with merchants. Before the remarkable ascendance of Maneki Neko, images of Fukusuke were kept by merchants
Furina is the ancient and mysterious matron goddess of thieves and robbers. Her name derives from the same root word as “fortune.” Furina was not a forbidden or suppressed goddess venerated only
Gajasura – Elephant of the Asuras Ganesha’s head didn’t come from just any old elephant. Gajasura, an elephant Asura, adored Shiva. His devotion and veneration pleased Shiva so much that he offered
Glaistig – The Green Lady The Glaistig may be a Highland Fairy or a once-mortal woman who has joined them. Her name literally means “water sprite” or “water imp.” Several kinds of
Gnomes are subterranean spirits now most associated with garden statuary. They resemble tiny people: Paracelsus described gnomes as two spans high. (A span is the width of an outstretched human hand.) Unlike
Gobbo Once upon a time, the image of a hunchback represented abundance because the hump on the back was interpreted as a bag so packed and full that it forced the person
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