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
Kacha In the Hindu epic poem The Mahabharata, a man who wanted the power to restore the dead to life. Kacha studied with the sage Sukra (Usanas), who had the power of
Kabandha In Hindu mythology, an evil goblin slain by Rama. Originally, Kabandha was a good spirit or Gandharva, in the service of the storm god Indra. One day, however, Indra cast a
Kaaba (Ka’ba, Kaabeh, Caaba) (cube) In Islam, a cube-shaped shrine located at Mecca. It contains Al-hajar al-aswad, the Black Stone, which may be a meteorite. The stone was located in the shrine
Ikazuchi In Japanese mythology, the eight gods of thunder. They are O-Ikazuchi, Ho-noIkazuchi, Kuro-Ikazuchi, Saku-Ikazuchi, Waki- Ikazuchi, Tschui-Ikazuchi, Naru-Ikazuchi, and Fushi-Ikazuchi. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written
Igraine (Igerna, Igerne, Ygerne) In Arthurian legend, mother of King Arthur and wife of Gorlois, lord of Tintagel Castle in Cornwall. According to one account, King Uther Pendragon tried to seduce Igraine
Ignatius of Loyola, St. (Ignatius Loyola) (fiery) (1491–1556) In Christian legend, founder of the Society of Jesus (S.J.), known as the Jesuits. Feast, 31 July. Born in Spain, Ignatius became a page
Ignatius of Antioch, St. (fiery?) (c. 35–107) In Christian legend, martyr and bishop. Feast, 1 February. According to numerous early Christian legends, Ignatius was a friend of the early church man St.
Iduna (Idunn) (rejuvenation) In Norse mythology, one of the Aesir; goddess of the golden apples of immortal youth, food of the gods; wife of the god Bragi. Loki, the fire-trickster god, was
Idomeneus (knowing one) In Greek mythology, king of Crete, Leucus, son of Deucalion; brother of Crete; husband of Meda; father of Idamente. Idomeneus went to the Trojan War with 80 ships and
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