Lemures, the Night Spirits of the Dead
In Roman religion, lemures—”night spirits,” sometimes known as larvae, a word that means “ghost”—are the spirits of the dead; they are viewed as vampires—souls that … Read more
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Hecate, The Goddess of Magic & Crossroads
Hecate or Hekate was the goddess of magic and crossroads and was the powerful lady of darkness, reigning over evil demons, the night, the moon, … Read more
Demons, Monsters, and Ghosts of the Italian Folklore
Italian folklore: monsters, ghosts, and demons of the traditional Italian culture Creatures of Italian folklore. The history of Italian folklore has its roots in different … Read more