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
Bizango Spirits ORIGIN: Haiti Bizango has two meanings: • Secret mystical societies with a sometimes sinister reputation for social enforcement (including creation of zombis) • The spirits served by these secret societies
Bitoso The Faster ORIGIN: Romani (Transylvanian Gypsy) Bitoso is a little multiheaded worm who causes headaches, stomachaches, and eliminates appetite. His children cause colic, cramps, toothache, and tinnitus, as well as unexplained
Bishamon ALSO KNOWN AS: Bishamonten; Tamonten ORIGIN: Japan Bishamon, spirit of benevolent authority, enforces justice, punishing criminals and malefactors. He protects people and their pos sessions. Bishamon is a Japanese manifestation of
Samshin Halmoni, the Birth Grandmother, is among Korea’s most powerful goddesses. Halmoni literally means “Grandmother,” but it’s also a term of reverence and respect. She is really the mother, not the grandmother,
Binzuru CLASSIFICATION: Arhat Binzuru is the Japanese name and manifestation of Pindola, first of the sixteen Arhats. Legend says he broke a vow of chastity and so Buddha forbade him from attaining
Bia : Force ORIGIN: Greece Bia and her siblings, Kratos (Strength), Zelos (Zeal), and Nike (Victory), children of Styx and Pallas, serve as Zeus’ enforcers. (This is not the same Pallas as
The Bethen are a triad of female spirits associated with fertility, birth, and good fortune. They remedy childlessness, if desired. After a baby is born, the Bethen arrive to rock the cradle.
Bereginy refers to a host of Slavic water spirits who serve as Bereginia’s entourage. Slavic women paid public homage to the Bereginy as late as the Middle Ages with secret devotions continuing
Bereginia is a primordial goddess venerated throughout Slavic lands. Her name may derive from Berech, “to protect.” Alternatively, Bereginia is translated as “earth” and “shore” and so perhaps indicates the threshold where
Berchta Bavaria is the ancient stronghold of Berchta, goddess of abundance. Allegedly whatever you give her will be returned many times over. Berchta rules a sort of transit area for souls, caring
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