Author: jasmineecer
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Balor of the Evil Eye; The Fomorians
The Fomorians, a formidable race that preceded the legendary Tuatha Dé Dannan, were the personification of Chaos; dangerous, raw, uncontrolled magic. They were demons, sea raiders and giants, their very name relating to creatures from ‘below the sea’, or the earth. BALOR’S EYE The leader of this tribe was Balor,…
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Manananggal; The ‘Separator’
In the dead of night, the Manananggal lurks above the roof beneath which a pregnant woman sleeps peacefully, extending her spiteful tongue to pierce the womb and suck from it the unborn child. APPEARANCE AND CHARACTERISTICS The Manananggal is a malevolent spirit in Filipino folklore, who primarily targets pregnant women…
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Xipe Totec; The Flayed One
In Aztec Mythology, Xipe Totec embodied the essence of Spring, overseeing growth, death and rebirth. Because of his association with the cycle of life and death, he was also considered a god of warfare. APPEARANCE AND ATTRIBUTES Despite his revered status as a god of life, Xipe Totec was an…
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Nereids and Naiads; Water Nymphs of Greek Mythology
THE NEREID The Nereids were maidens of unparalleled beauty, who resided in the Aegean sea. Born from Nereus, the ‘Old Man of the Sea’ and his consort Doris, there were fifty in total, each ruling over her own stretch of ocean. Appearance and Attributes Nereids, while generally indifferent to human…
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The Legend of Thorgunna; The Hauntings of Froda Farm
“A serious of hideous thuds, and a sickening crack, rumbled through the house. The herdsman had descended upon Thorer with a savage fury, hurling him to the ground with such force that it had broken every bone in Thorer’s body. Thorer, his form crumpled and his mouth filled with blood,…
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The Wendigo
She peered out into the cold, harsh grip of winter, quickly recoiling with a gasp. There, amidst the darkness, a ghastly creature gorged on the corpse, the skeletal frame hunched over as it stuffed the remnants of her husband to its red mouth, blood staining the white snow crimson. But…
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The Nixie of the Mill Pond
A Nixie is a Germanic water spirit. This story is one of the tales collected by the Grimms Brothers. In a time long ago, there lived a miller and his wife, a poor yet content couple whose old mill was their one chance of survival and financial safety. Their lives,…
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Death and the afterlife in ancient Egypt
In Ancient Egyptian culture, death was the most crucial part of life, a pivotal moment in one’s existence that individuals spent their entire lives preparing for. The Book of the Dead The Book of the Dead was a complex book filled with instructions and protective incantations that helped achieve a…
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Daedalus and Icarus
Daedalus, cherished in Athens for his intellect and creativity, was a masterful craftsman renowned for constructing magnificent buildings and lifelike sculptures. His nephew, Talus, displayed similar skills and gained popularity throughout Athens and Greece. Consumed with jealousy, Daedalus pushed Talus off a wall one night in a fit of envy,…
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Nasnas; The Halved Demon
In abandoned villages, amidst endless stretches of sand and solitary structures, Nasnas lurks in wait for its prey. Those unfortunate enough to catch its attention, whether by sight or sound, stand no chance against the formidable strength and speed of the creature. APPEARANCE AND ATTRIBUTES According to Edward Lane, the…
Ethereal Chronicles 