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In folklore, a ghoul (from Arabic: غول, ghūl) is a demon-like being or monstrous humanoid, often associated with graveyards and the consumption of human flesh. In the legends or tales in which they appear, a ghoul is far more ill-mannered and foul than goblins. The concept of the ghoul originated in pre-Islamic Arabian religion. [1]
Sila (Arabic: سعلى أو سعلا أو سعلاة alternatively spelled Si'la or called Si'lat literally: "Hag" or "treacherous spirits of invariable form" pl. Sa'aali adj: سعلوة su'luwwa) is a supernatural creature assigned to the jinn or ghouls in Arabian [1] folklore.
A ghoul is a mythical creature originating in pre-Islamic Arabia, often described as hideous human-like monster that dwelt in the desert or other secluded locations in order to lure travellers astray. It was not until Antoine Galland translated the Arabian Nights into French that the western idea of ghoul was introduced. Galland depicted the ...
Ghoul – Cannibalistic shapeshifting desert genie often classified as undead. Giant (Worldwide) – Immensely large and strong humanoids; Giant animal (Worldwide) – Unusually large beasts; Gichi-anami'e-bizhiw – Bison-snake-bird-cougar hybrid water spirit; Gidim – Ghost
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Ghoul – (Arabian) Monstrous flesh-eating spirits, jinn, or shayatin associated with graveyards. Gwisin – General term for a Korean ghost. Hibagon – The Japanese equivalent of Bigfoot. Hitotsume-kozou – A Yōkai that takes on the appearance of a bald, one-eyed child. Jiangshi – A being in Chinese legends and folklore similar to zombie ...
A male ghoul is referred to as ghul while the female is called ghulah. [15] While analyzing beliefs in unseen and supernatural angels like Munkar and Nakir visits to tombs in Islamic eschatology, John MacDonald says that origination of such ideas is likely to be then contemporary folklore or superstition. [16]