BestiarypediaThe bestiary of every mythology
Curated catalog of supernatural beings in 10 languages. Mythology, demonology, cryptozoology and folklore documented with relationships, taxonomies and sources.
Ghaddฤr
Yemeni jinn who tortures desert travelers
Ghaddฤr ambushes lone travelers in the deserts of Yemen and the Hejaz, captures, tortures and leaves them to die; cousin of the ghลซl and siสฟlฤ.
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Dullahan
Dullahan, the headless rider herald of death in Irish mythology
The Dullahan is a headless rider from Irish mythology who gallops on a black carriage announcing imminent death.
Danu
Danu, primordial mother goddess of the Irish Celtic pantheon
Danu is the primordial mother goddess of the Irish Celtic pantheon and ancestor of the Tuatha Dรฉ Danann.
Nuada
Nuada, king of the Tuatha Dรฉ Danann and Celtic god of war, sovereignty and healing
Nuada is the king of the Tuatha Dรฉ Danann, Celtic god of war, sovereignty and healing, known for his silver arm.
Lugh
Lugh, Celtic god of light, arts and sovereignty
Lugh is the Celtic god leader of the Tuatha Dรฉ Danann, master of many crafts and victor over Balor.
Morrรญgan
Phantom queen, daughter of Ernmas
She wields no weapon: she incites, prophesies and terrifies. She wins battles by what she knows.
Banshee
She who wails for the old houses
She does not foretell any death: only that of the old families she serves. She is heard more than seen.
Dagda
Dagda, supreme god of the Irish Celtic pantheon
Dagda is the supreme god of the Irish Celtic pantheon, father of the Tuatha Dรฉ Danann and lord of fertility, wisdom and just war.
Will-o'-the-Wisp
The marsh light that recedes when you follow it
A pale flame over the peat that draws back as you near it and leaves the walker in the mud.
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