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
Osain ALSO KNOWN AS: Osanyin ORIGIN: Yoruba CLASSIFICATION: Orisha Osain has one eye and one arm. He hops around like a bird on one leg. He does have two ears: one is
Oshumare is a rainbow serpent originally from Benin (Dahomey), now also venerated in African Diaspora traditions. Oshumare may be part of an ancient triad including Nana Buruku and Babalu Ayé. The three
Oshun: Great Queen, Lady of Waterfalls, and Mother of Sweet Waters Oshun is one of the most beloved, radiant, and powerful spirits of the Yoruba pantheon. She is the Spirit of Sweet
Vila ALSO KNOWN AS: Willies; Wila; Veela; Veles; Vily The Vilas are beautiful, charming, dancing forest spirits of Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans. The many variations in pronunciation of their
Vidar – The Silent One Vidar is the son of Odin and the frost giant Grid. Although technically considered a Jotun, he is closely allied with the Aesir, his father’s clan of
Ouktazaun ORIGIN: Myanmar (Burma) Ouktazaun are a type of spirit, essentially a special kind of ghost. A dead soul transforms into an Ouktazaun if death occurred while in the throes of greed
Our Good Mothers CLASSIFICATION: Birth Fairies ORIGIN: Breton The real name of these Breton birth Fairies is a secret or is forgotten: people prefer to use the euphemism Our Good Mothers to
Ox Boy ALSO KNOWN AS: Niu Lang ORIGIN: China Youngest of three brothers, when his parents died, his brothers inherited everything worth anything. Ox Boy inherited only a tiny, poor piece of
Oxalá: The Brazilian Form of Obatala, Spirit of Peace, Purity and Divine Wisdom Oxalá, pronounced oh-sha-lah, is the Brazilian name and form of the great Yoruba Orisha Obatala. The name Oxalá developed
Pachacamac Earth/Time Maker; The One Who Animates the World ALSO KNOWN AS: Pachapapa ORIGIN: Peru The name Pachacamac derives from two Quechua root words: • Pacha indicates time, space, Earth, the universe,
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