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
Libitina – Lady Death Libitina is the goddess of death, corpses and funerals. She is Holy Death; her name became a synonym for death itself. Roman undertakers who may be understood as
Tien Hau Tien Hau, a Chinese title meaning “Empress of Heaven,” usually refers to the goddess Ma Zu. SEE ALSO: Ma Zu SOURCE: Encyclopedia of Spirits: The Ultimate Guide to the Magic
Vulcan is the devouring power of fire, which destroys all in its wake and puts enemies to flight. He’s also the power of fire that provides warmth and safety. Vulcan can extinguish
Vouivres are mysterious serpentine spirits, The most famous may be Melusine. Many Vouivres may be guardians of Earth’s treasures. In addition, their presence radiates fertility, which may be transmitted to people, animals,
Voluptas – Bliss Voluptas, daughter of Psyche and Cupid, is the goddess of voluptuous pleasures. She is invoked for romance and bliss. She has dominion over whether sex is pleasurable or not.
Volos ALSO KNOWN AS: Veles Volos is the lord of cattle, wolves, wealth, and well-being. He defends the balance between wolves and domestic animals. Volos has dominion over birth and death: his
Vishnu The Preserver; The All-Pervading One ORIGIN: India Vishnu is the principal deity of Hinduism, worshipped by millions around the world. He is the lord of law and order, master of ethical
Virbius, Lord of the Forest, is now most famous as Diana’s chief companion at her shrine in the Forest of Nemi. He is invoked for virility. • He may always have been
Viracocha In the beginning, Viracocha emerged from the sacred waters of Lake Titicaca, or so goes an Andean myth. He created Earth and time, summoning the sun, moon, planets, and stars to
Lei Shen Lord of Thunder ALSO KNOWN AS: Lei Gong ORIGIN: China Lei Shen creates thunder but he has more than weather on his mind. Lei Shen passionately despises wasting food. He
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