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S. N. Linn
Aug 29, 20241 min read
Anak Sima (Indonesia)
Anak Sima has a tragic origin story. Originally an innocent newborn, he was abandoned in the forest by his mother and left to die. As...
S. N. Linn
Aug 15, 20241 min read
Amalanhig (Philippines)
Amalanhig are the vampires of Philippine mythology. They live in the depths of forests and prey upon the blood of unsuspecting...
S. N. Linn
Aug 1, 20241 min read
Ame Onna (Japan)
Ame Onna, or Rain Woman, is a yokai who brings rain wherever she goes. In villages plagued by drought, her presence is often welcome....
S. N. Linn
Jul 18, 20241 min read
Aleya (Bangladesh, India)
Aleya, also known as Atoshi, are phantom lights commonly seen in swamps, marshes, and bodies of water in Bangladesh and the West Bengal...
S. N. Linn
Jul 4, 20241 min read
Akop (Philippines)
Akop is a demon that sneaks into funerals and hides up in the rafters of the roof. There, it patiently waits for a chance to eat the...
S. N. Linn
Jun 20, 20241 min read
Aka Manto (Japan)
Aka Manto is an urban legend about a masked ghost that haunts school bathrooms. Dressed in a red cloak, it approaches students looking...
S. N. Linn
Jun 6, 20241 min read
Agta (Philippines)
Agta, also known as "Kapre," are pitch-black, muscular, nude beings with imposing statures, typically portrayed as male. They are often...
S. N. Linn
May 23, 20241 min read
Aghoy (Philippines)
Aghoy are small, elf-like creatures from Philippine mythology. They live in forests, farms, and remote areas. While they are mostly...
S. N. Linn
May 9, 20241 min read
Accident-Causing Ghosts (Myanmar)
These ghosts cause fatal traffic accidents and target both motorists and pedestrians. They would manifest suddenly on the road, forcing...
S. N. Linn
Apr 25, 20241 min read
Abura Akago (Japan)
Abura akago are yokai, known as oil-licking babies. They enter people’s homes in the form of a flying fireball, and once inside, change...
S. N. Linn
Apr 18, 20241 min read
Kyet, the Prankish Ghosts
Kyet are mischievous shape-shifting ghosts that enjoy fooling unsuspecting people. While various types of ghosts may also engage in such...
S. N. Linn
Apr 11, 20241 min read
Kasa-Obake, the Goofy Umbrella Yokai
Kasa-obake belong to a category of yokai called “tsukumogami” which are yokai that originate from ordinary household objects. After...
S. N. Linn
Apr 4, 20241 min read
Krasue, the Floating Head
The last folklore in the flying-head series is about “Krasue” from Thailand. Although Thailand is prominently associated with this...
S. N. Linn
Mar 28, 20241 min read
Manananggal (Philippines)
Manananggal-post by Scary Side of Earth on flickr (shared with creative common license) For this week's flying-head entity, the...
S. N. Linn
Mar 21, 20241 min read
Chee Sa Sone, the Feces-Eating Witch (Myanmar)
The flying-head series continue and this week is about “Chee Sa Sone” of Myanmar. The term “chee sa sone” in the local tongue translates...
S. N. Linn
Mar 14, 20241 min read
Luo Tou Shi (China)
Luo tou shi are flying human head entities from Chinese folklore. They appear as ordinary individuals during the day, but once night...
S. N. Linn
Mar 7, 20241 min read
Nukekubi (Japan)
Nukekubi of Japanese folklore appear as ordinary individuals by day, but when night falls, their heads detach from their bodies, soaring...
S. N. Linn
Feb 29, 20241 min read
Forest Mimics
Forest mimics are said to inhabit remote forests and mountains, where they mimic the voices and appearances of travelers to lead their...
S. N. Linn
Feb 22, 20241 min read
Dayal Gwishin, the Dangerous Egg Ghost
Dayal Gwishin” in Korean translates to “egg ghost”, named for the ghost’s egg-like, featureless, and smooth face. Despite its seemingly...
S. N. Linn
Feb 15, 20241 min read
Kappa, Playful but Deadly Creatures
Image source: Kappa by SilviaBelli on Deviant Art Kappa are water-dwelling humanoid creatures with turtle-like features, typically...
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