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Malevolent Spirits

Africa
Human-Animal Shifter
The Kishi - Angola Folklore
Angola

Kishi

The Kishi is a two-faced demon from Angolan folklore, presenting a handsome human front and a hyena visage on...

DisguiseShapeshifting
Divine RestrictionsHoly Water
Africa
Winged Beast
Kongamato - South African Myth
Zambia

Kongamato

The Kongamato is a winged beast from African folklore, feared for its pterosaur-like appearance and aggressive attacks on those...

FlightPhysical Strength
Physical LimitsPiercing Kill
Inuit
Sea Lurker
Qallupilluit - Alaska Mythology
Inuit

Qalupalik

The Qalupalik is a chilling creature from Inuit mythology, lurking in icy waters and luring children to a watery...

Element ControlHypnosis
Cold SensitiveDaylight Bound
Asia
Spectral Beast
Bake-kujira
Japan

Bake-kujira

Bake-kujira, the ghostly whale of Japanese legend, appears as a skeletal specter gliding near fishing villages. Seen as an...

Disease ManipulationFear Inducement
ExorcismHoly Water
Africa
Vampire
Adze African mythology Mythbeasts.com
Ghana

Adze

Adze is a vampiric being from Ewe folklore that transforms into a firefly to drain its victim's energy at...

Life DrainShape Shifting
Salt BurnSun Harm
Asia
Desert Cryptid
Mongolian Death Worm - Olgoi-Khorkhoi
Mongol Empire

Death Worm

A deadly worm said to inhabit the Gobi Desert, capable of spitting acid and emitting lethal electricity.

Electric ShockPoisonous Breath
Cold SensitiveWater Harm
Asia
Spectral Being
Japan

Yuki-Onna

Yuki-Onna is a legendary Japanese spirit who appears during snowy nights, embodying both beauty and the deadly cold of...

Death & NecromancyElement Control
Element SensitivitiesFire Vulnerable
Asia
Haunting Spirit
Japan

Yurei

Yurei are spirits from Japanese folklore, often depicted as ghostly figures that haunt the living, embodying themes of vengeance,...

Death & NecromancyFear Inducement
Charm BlockedDivine Restrictions
Anglo-Saxons
Omen of Death
Anglo-Saxons

Black Shuck

Black Shuck is a spectral black dog from English folklore, known for its terrifying appearance and as an omen...

Fear InducementNight Vision
ExorcismSilver Weak
Hebrews
Dark Spirit
Lilith - Mythbeasts.com
Hebrews

Lilith

Lilith, a symbol of feminine defiance, evolves from a demoness in ancient mythology to a modern icon of independence...

Mental PowersMind Control
Divine RestrictionsHoly Water