Vila
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.…
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Pixies
Pixies ALSO KNOWN AS: Piskies; Pisgies The name pixie is now something of a generic category for nature spirits from England’s Cornwall and Devonshire. Pixies…
Pretos Velhos
Pretos Velhos literally means “Old Blacks.” Pretos Velhos are a category of spirits central to the Umbanda spiritual tradition and also venerated by independent practitioners.…
Qarin
Qarin Pronounced: Kah-reen In folk tradition common throughout North Africa and the Middle East, every human being has a spirit double or alter ego. The…
Se’irim
Se’irim (singular: se’ir) are goat-shaped Semitic spirits. Their name derives from sai’ir meaning “hairy” or “shaggy.” In Leviticus 17:7, Jews are forbidden to sacrifice to…
Shichi Fukujin
Shichi Fukujin ORIGIN: Japan Shichi Fukujin is usually translated as “Seven Spirits of Good Fortune,” but literally means “Seven Happiness Beings.” Six are male and…
Urisk
The Urisk is a water spirit, variously classified as a Fairy or Elf. He haunts lonely ponds, springs, and waterfalls in the Scottish Highlands. The…
Telchines
Telchines The Telchines are mysterious, magical spirits who rule the island of Rhodes. Sea spirits, their mother is Thalassa. The Telchines are magicians, shamans, and…
Bon Spirits
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…
Black Hawk
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.…