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  2. Idlirvirissong - Wikipedia

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    Idlirvirissong is a demonic, evil spirit [2] [3] usually depicted as a clown, [4] with a nose "turned up on the side." Idlirvirissong owns many dogs, and together with them Idlirvirissong lives in a house in the sky, where she awaits the arrival of the newly deceased. [ 5 ]

  3. Cacodemon - Wikipedia

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    A cacodemon (or cacodaemon) is an evil spirit or (in the modern sense of the word) a demon. The opposite of a cacodemon is an agathodaemon or eudaemon , a good spirit or angel . The word cacodemon comes through Latin from the Ancient Greek κακοδαίμων kakodaimōn , meaning an "evil spirit", whereas daimon would be a neutral spirit in ...

  4. Akuma (folklore) - Wikipedia

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    An akuma (悪魔) is an evil spirit in Japanese folklore, [1] [2] sometimes described in English-language sources as a devil or demon. [2] [3] An alternative name for the akuma is ma (ま). [4] Akuma is the name assigned to Satan in Japanese Christianity, and the Mara in Japanese Buddhism.

  5. List of African deities and mythological figures - Wikipedia

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    It also covers spirits as well as deities found within the African religions—which is mostly derived from traditional African religions. Additionally, prominent mythic figures including heroes and legendary creatures may also be included in this list.

  6. Heibai Wuchang - Wikipedia

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    The Black Guard is typically represented as a dark complexioned man dressed in a black robe and wearing a hat similar to the one worn by the White Guard. The Chinese words on his hat are "Peace to the World" (天下太平) or "Arresting You Right Now" (正在捉你). He holds a hand fan in one hand and a squarish wooden sign in the other hand.

  7. List of Philippine mythological creatures - Wikipedia

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    Bulul - are ancestor spirits and the carvings that house them. These figures are traditionally kept in granaries to ensure a good harvest. little rice-protecting spirits [8] Busaw: cannibalistic creatures who resemble humans; Dalaketnon: evil engkanto elf-like beings. Males possess pale skin and extremely dark hair, while females boast bronzed ...

  8. Buso (Philippine mythology) - Wikipedia

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    Buso is a generic term for demons or evil spirits in the folklore of the Bagobo peoples. They typically prey upon flesh and send diseases to kill unsuspecting humans. Shrines and offerings would be made to the buso in an attempt to deter them from attacking. They are sometimes associated with tebang and burkan, the ghosts of evil souls. [1]

  9. Mokoi - Wikipedia

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    In Australian Aboriginal mythology (specifically: Yolngu), Mokoi (lit. "evil spirit") is an evil spirit who killed sorcerers who used black magic. Also known to kidnap children at night to eat them. Also known to kidnap children at night to eat them.