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
Boreas : The Devouring One Boreas, the North Wind, is the spirit of winter. Son of Eos and Astraios, he is an aggressive spirit with a violent temper and a history of
Bona Dea literally means the “good goddess” and refers to female spirits exclusively venerated by women. Because these were Mystery traditions from which men were excluded, little documented information about the Bona
Bon Spirits ORIGIN: Tibet Bon is the name given the spiritual tradition practiced in Tibet prior to the arrival of Buddhism. Bon recognizes thousands of spirits although only a small number are
Boldog Asszony ALSO KNOWN AS: Boldogaszony ORIGIN: Hungary Boldog Asszony literally means “Happy Woman.” Asszony, translated as “woman,” possesses an extra nuance: Asszony indicates a relationship so close and intimate that, though
Bodhisattva A Bodhisattva is a lover of enlightenment, literally an enlightenment hero or heroine. Bodhisattvas come in many forms: female, male, animal, human, and divine. Although they have reached a level of
Bodhidharma ORIGIN: India Bodhidharma, a Buddhist missionary from India who traveled to China, is an Arhat and an avatarof the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara. Founder of Chan/Zen Buddhism, he was eventually revered as the
Bloody Mary ALSO KNOWN AS: Mary Whales; Mary Worth “Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary, Bloody Mary.” Repeat the name three times in a darkened bathroom while looking in the mirror and … something
Black Madonna Not all Black Madonnas are black. Some are silver, grey, brown, or other colours. Some used to be black until they were painted white. Although some Black Madonnas clearly depict
Black Hawk – The Watchman Mother Leafy Anderson (circa 1887–1927), medium and miracle healer, is often considered founder of the Spiritual Churches of New Orleans. Black Hawk was among her own primary
Ba’al (1) He Who Mounts the Clouds; The Prince ORIGIN: Semitic Ba’al is not actually a name but a title that literally means “Master” and generally refers to a spirit whose name
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