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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]
Ghoul (comics), a fictional character in Marvel Comics Ra's al Ghul, a fictional character in DC Comics . Dusan al Ghul, a fictional character in DC Comics and the first child of Ra's al Ghul
Illustration of a ghoul as described in the game Dungeons and Dragons In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, ghouls are monstrous, undead humans who reek of carrion and were described as being able to paralyze anyone they touch. A ghoul is said to be created on the death of a man or woman who savored the taste of flesh.
Fisher comments that this has an English homophone in "ghoul", a wraith, which derives from Arabic غُول ḡūl, a demon that feeds on corpses. The Sindarin word is related to ñgol, wise, wisdom, and to Noldor, Fëanor's elves who became in Fisher's words "bent and twisted" by the desire for the Silmarils. [10]
The Ghoul, formerly Cooper Howard, is someone that’s been alive for 200 years and has seen the worst that humanity has to offer. It’s funny and then it’s tragic. I watched a lot of Westerns ...
The Ghoul has been highlighted by viewers of the series for his attractiveness, with fanworks relating to the character being released in vast numbers following the release of the series. [26] Lauren Morton, writing for PC Gamer , stated that this was a result of the Ghoul's villainous personality appealing to viewers.
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