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
Langsuir ALSO KNOWN AS: Langsuyar ORIGIN: Malay Langsuir are Malaysian vampires; the wrathful spirits of women who died giving birth. The trauma of delivering a still-born child may also allegedly transform women
Lantukh The lantukh is a kind of Jewish house spirit, sometimes described as an imp, hobgoblin, sprite or little Demon. There are male and female lantukhs. They live in corners of homes:
Lara was a beautiful Italian Naiad who talked too much. She revealed Jupiter’s secret affair with Juturna to his wife, Juno who put an end to the liaison. Jupiter punished Lara by
Laumès ORIGIN: Baltic The Laumès are beautiful Baltic Fairies. They have power over wealth, abundance and fertility, which they bestow or remove as they desire. Although they are forest-dwelling Fairies, they are
Laverna is the matron of charlatans, con artists, card sharps; plagiarists; counterfeiters; thieves and bamboozlers of all kinds. She is the goddess of illegally gotten funds and goods. She is invoked by
La Lechusa, an owl spirit, haunts the Mexico-United States borderlands. Lechusa literally means owl. There may be one Lechusa or many. Traditional Lechusa myths describe nocturnal attacks on men. Attacks are not
Samovili ALSO KNOWN AS: Samodivi Samovili are the Macedonian branch of the Vila family—Fairies of lakes and forests. Samovili is plural; the singular, Samovila, usually but not always refers to their leader.
Sanni Yakka ORIGIN: Sri Lanka The Sanni Yakka are pre-Buddhist spirits from Sri Lanka. They were vanquished and banished by Buddha so that they are now unable to physically manifest on Earth.
Orisha The orishas are the spirits of Yorubaland. Traditional Yoruba religion is monotheistic: there is one supreme creator, Olodumare, who encompasses both male and female. Olodumare created the universe. Among Olodumare’s inventions
Orisha Oko Origins: Yoruba CLASSIFICATION: Orisha Orisha Oko is most commonly described as a former hunter who decided to farm instead. He is closely associated with rituals of agricultural magic. In standard
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