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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]
A ghoul is said to be created on the death of a man or woman who savored the taste of flesh. They not only eat the dead, but also prey on the unwary living. Ghouls can paralyze their victims with a touch, though elves are immune. Aside from the standard variety, a number of other forms, like the abyssal ghoul, exist.
In a retrospective analysis of the history of the Fallout series' horror elements, Luiz H. C. noted that while ghouls were an integral part of the original games' well-executed blend of body horror and scary atmosphere, the more graphically detailed ghoul character models in recent entries have been used admirably to instill a creepy atmosphere ...
鬼 ' (Mandarin pinyin: guǐ) is the general Chinese term for ghost, used in combination with other symbols to give related meanings such as guilao (鬼佬), literally "ghost man", a Cantonese pejorative term for foreigners, and mogwai (魔鬼) meaning "devil". [1] Characters such as 魇; yǎn; 'nightmare' also carry related meanings. [2]
Cultes des Goules, or Cults of Ghouls, was created by Robert Bloch (August Derleth claimed to have invented the fictional work, but this was denied by both Lovecraft and Bloch himself). [5] The work is often misattributed to August Derleth because the fictional author is the "Comte d'Erlette". [6]
The ghost of Catalina Lercaro in the Museum of the History of Tenerife; Santa Compaña; Drawing from the 1591 Agnes Sampson trial, depicting the devil giving witches magic dolls. United Kingdom. Agnes Sampson, known as Bloody Agnes, believed to haunt Holyrood Palace; Bloody Mary [4] [5] [6] The Brown Lady [7]
A photo of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's backside has been making rounds on social media and has sent the internet into a frenzy. The image currently going viral on Twitter showcases ...
The origin of the green lady appears to stem from the Glaistig, which is a type of fuath from Scottish mythology. The Green Lady varies from story to story, in some stories she may act as a type of guardian angel , but in others she takes on the form of a vengeful spirit .