Bonnachon

Bonnachon Pliny the Elder described the Bonnachon in his 1st-century Natural History as a cow like a creature with a … Continue reading Bonnachon

Shapeshifters

Shapeshifters The ability to shapeshift is part of many cultures that depended upon hunting to survive. This primal ability is … Continue reading Shapeshifters

Pal Rai-Yuk

Pal Rai-Yuk In Inuit traditions, the Pal Rai-Yuk is a water creature that lives in the estuary swamps and rivers … Continue reading Pal Rai-Yuk

Kar-Fish

Kar-Fish In the Zoroastrians mythology of ancient Persia, Kar-Fish encircles the Tree of Life and keeps at bay the lizards … Continue reading Kar-Fish

Jaculus

Jaculus Jaculus is a creature that is described in classical Roman and European folklore particularly in the Middle. Its name … Continue reading Jaculus

Each Tended

Each Tended In Irish mythology, the Each Tended (Fire-Horse) comes to remove evil-doers. Like the Each Uisge, it takes the … Continue reading Each Tended

Skirimsl

Skirimsl In Icelandic legend, Skirimsl is a giant sea monster or serpent that lives around Lagarfljot. It was believed to … Continue reading Skirimsl

Peng

Peng The P’eng is a great bird that in Chinese mythology began life as a fish called Kwen. After it … Continue reading Peng

Maneki Neko

Maneki Neko In Japanese folklore, this is a good luck symbol that takes the form of a cat sitting on … Continue reading Maneki Neko

Lighting Serpent

Lighting Serpent The Lighting Serpent is a feature of Aboriginal Australian lore. It is a great serpent that lives in … Continue reading Lighting Serpent