Demons are evil spirits. The term demon is derived from the Greek word daimon, which means a "supernatural being" or "spirit." They are not ghosts since they were never a human being before. Most people would think that demons are originally angels who were expelled from heaven for not listening to God's commands. Others believe that demons are simply supernatural evil spirits who bring you bad luck and hell. They are said to live in the world of hot coals and flames, and burrows of the tortured souls. Since demons are spirits, they defy the law of physics and could ...

The Piasa Bird is a legendary creature that was depicted in a mural painted by Native Americans on a cliff above the Mississippi River. Its original location was in Jersey County near present day Elsah, Illinois. The original Piasa illustration no longer exists; a newer version, based partly on 19th century sketches and lithographs, has been placed in Alton, Illinois, several miles southeast of the original location. The mural was created prior to the arrival of any European explorers in that area. The "Piasa" may also be a representation of the "Uktena," or underwater panther, which appears in the mythology of ...

The Sisiutl is one of the most powerful crests, and mythological creatures in the Kwakwaka’wakw, Nuu-chah-nulth, and Coast Salish pantheons. The sisiutl (or sisiyutl) often appears in Pacific Northwest Indian folk art, legends, and songs. Sisiutl are frequently depicted as a two headed sea serpent or snake with an anthropomorphic head (and hands) in the middle of the body. All three heads are surmounted by "horns of power" (also seen on thunderbirds). The Sisiutl’s form may have biological inspiration from the local Rubber Boa, which has a false head on its tail. NWC whalers told of a powerful whaling charm, a ...

The Windigo is a terrible spirit of cannibalism that haunts the Algonkian-speaking Indians of Canada that can take both physical and mental forms. It is a half-phantom, half-beast that lives in the forests and preys on human beings, especially children. It can also take the form of a mental disorder that causes its victim to become a zombie that performs acts of cannibalism. The name is derived from the Algonkian root word witiku, and means 'evil spirit' and 'cannibal'. Its pronunciation varies from tribe to tribe, as are its spelling, but 'Windigo' is the most common way, followed by 'Wendigo'. The ...

The Thunderbird is a legendary creature in North American indigenous peoples' history and culture. It's considered a "supernatural" bird of power and strength. It is especially important, and richly depicted, in the art, songs and oral histories of many Pacific Northwest Coast cultures, but is also found in various forms among the peoples of the American Southwest and Great Plains. Across many North America indigenous cultures, the Thunderbird carries many of the same characteristics. It is described as a large bird, capable of creating storms and thundering while it flies. Clouds are pulled together by its wing beats, the sound of ...

Deer Woman is a shape-shifting woman in Native American mythology, in and around Oklahoma, The Western United States and The Pacific Northwest. She allegedly appears at various times as an old woman, or a young maiden, or a deer. Some descriptions assign her a human female upper body and the lower body of a white-tailed deer. The Deer Woman is said to sometimes be seen as a beautiful woman just off the trail or behind a bush, calling to men to come over. Deer Woman is often said to have all the features of a normal young woman save for her ...

Underwater panthers were powerful creatures in the mythological traditions of some Native American tribes, particularly tribes of the Great Lakes region. In Ojibwe, the creature is sometimes called Mishibizhiw ("Mishipizhiw", "Mishipizheu", "Mishupishu", "Mishepishu"), which translates as "Great Lynx," or Gichi-anami'e-bizhiw ("Gitche-anahmi-bezheu"), which translates as "the fabulous night panther." However, it is also commonly referred to as the "Great underground wildcat," "Great under-water wildcat," and sometimes as "copper cat." Water monsters appear in the mythology of most cultures, but in some Native American mythologies they tended to combine traits of wild cats such as the mountain lion, or in some cases the ...

Werewolves were evil, vicious people who had the power to transform themselves into wolves. They roamed at night in search of human flesh and blood. Typical victims would be travellers. Werewolves could become either half man half wolf, or wolves completely. It was believed that a werewolf were able to turn his skin inside out in order to hide his fur when in a human form. To prove this point, that is why many people who were suspected to be a werewolf were caught and had their bodies ripped. How to recognise a werewolf during his human self? It was said that ...

Urayuli, or "Hairy Men", are a mythical race of creatures that live in the woodland areas of southwestern Alaska. Stories of the Urayuli describe them as standing 10 feet tall with long shaggy fur and luminescent eyes. They can be heard emitting a high pitch cry, almost like loons. Their long, lanky arms reach down to their ankles. Living in the forests near the area of Lake Iliamna, the Urayuli are known to be peaceful, unlike the Kushtaka of Southeastern Alaska. It is said the the Urayuli are transformed children who become lost in the woods at night. It is possible that ...

A White Lady is a type of female ghost in America who is supposed to have died tragically or suffered trauma in life. White Lady legends are found around the world. Common to many of them is the theme of losing or being betrayed by a husband or fiance. They are often associated with an individual family line, as a harbinger of death. When one of these ghosts is seen it indicates that someone in the family is going to die.