Beasts of Legend

Beasts of Legend

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Africa

Spanning over 30 million square kilometers and encompassing 54 nations, Africa is home to diverse

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Anubis
Egyptian

"Whispers of the Nile" explores Egyptian mythology, its

Asia

Asia's mythological landscape is a rich tapestry of divine narratives, heroic sagas, and monstrous entities

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South East Asia
South East Asia

The Myths and Legends of Southeast Asia As

South Asia
South Asia

South Asia: A Tapestry of Gods, Beasts, and

water dragon
East Asia

The cultures of East Asia, including China, Japan,

Europe

European mythologies are not just a collection of tales, but complex frameworks that our ancestors

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Don't mess with the Redcap Goblin
Redcap Goblin.

The Redcap, a malevolent entity from British folklore,

The Banshee
Banshee

The Banshee, derived from the Irish term 'bean

the troll and oskar
Trolls.

Trolls, iconic creatures from Scandinavian folklore, are known

Yggdrasil the world tree
The 9 Realms of Norse Mythology

From the depths of Ginnungagap, life springs forth,

Ogre Chitterlord
Ogres.

Ogres, monstrous humanoid creatures known for their immense

Vodyanoy, malevolent water spirits
Slavic Mythology: Unveiling the Shadows in the Ancient Woods

Slavic mythology, rooted in pre-Christian era, evolved organically

North America

The diverse mythological landscape of North America, shaped by over 500 Indigenous nations before European

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The Agropelter
Agropelter

Hidden high in the treetops of North America,

Asin Basket Woman
Asin

Asin, often referred to as the "Basket Woman,"

The Axehandle Hound stalks silently
Axehandle Hound

The Axehandle Hound is a creature from North

The black-eyed children enter
Black-Eyed Children.

The Black-Eyed Children are supernatural beings that appear

A Hidebehind sketch
The Hidebehind

The Hidebehind is a mythical creature from American

The Jersey Devil
Jersey Devil.

The Jersey Devil is a legendary creature that

South America

South American cultures abound with stories of mythical creatures, deeply intertwined with the natural world.

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El Cucuy the Bogeyman
El Cucuy

El Cucuy, also known as Coco or Cuca,

Oceania

The folklore and mythology of Oceania's islands offer a rich tapestry of narratives that help

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Taniwha from Māori legend
Taniwha

Taniwha are supernatural creatures from Māori tradition often

Hākuturi
Hakuturi - The Powerful Guardians of the Forest.

Hākuturi are supernatural beings from Māori folklore, often

Ponaturi - sea goblins
Ponaturi.

The Ponaturi are goblin-like creatures from Māori mythology,

Fae Folk

Unveiling the realms of the Fae folk reveals a captivating tapestry of mythology, history, and

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Fae Folk Bestiary Entries
Fae Folk Bestiary Entries

The Fae Akaname

Akaname
Akaname “Beware the grime you leave behind… for something hungers in the dark.” The Akaname (垢嘗め), literally meaning “filth licker,” is a repulsive and elusive yōkai said to haunt dirty places—especially bathhouses and bathrooms that have been left uncleaned.

Banshee

Fearsome Critters

The "fearsome critters" are fantastical beasts invented by 19th- and early 20th-century North American lumberjacks

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Shapeshifters & Spirits

The book, "Dark Whispers from the Veil", investigates the realm of spirits and shapeshifters. Spirits,

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Spirit Beings
Spirit Beings

The Bestiary Spirit Beings Baku-San

Akaname
Akaname “Beware the grime you leave behind… for something hungers in the dark.” The Akaname (垢嘗め), literally meaning “filth licker,” is a repulsive and elusive yōkai said to haunt dirty places—especially bathhouses and bathrooms that have been left uncleaned.

Banshee

Fearsome Critters

The "fearsome critters" are fantastical beasts invented by 19th- and early 20th-century North American lumberjacks

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Shapeshifters & Spirits

The book, "Dark Whispers from the Veil", investigates the realm of spirits and shapeshifters. Spirits,

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Spirit Beings
Spirit Beings

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The World of Cryptids

Cryptids, mysterious creatures whose existence is unverified, are studied by cryptozoologists who gather testimonies and

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Urban Legends

Urban legends are contemporary folk narratives that reflect societal anxieties and moral boundaries. They often

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Kuchisake-Onna - The Slit Mouthed Woman
Beasts of Urban Legend

This section explores Beasts of Urban Legend, modern

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The 9 Realms of Norse Mythology

From the depths of Ginnungagap, life springs forth, anchored by the cosmic ash t

Banshee

The Banshee, derived from the Irish term 'bean sídhe', meaning “woman of the fai

Skin-Walker

The Skin-walker, a creature from Native American folklore, specifically among th

Asin

Asin, often referred to as the "Basket Woman," is a creature in Native American

El Cucuy

El Cucuy, also known as Coco or Cuca, is a legendary creature in the folklore of

La Llorona

La Llorona, known as the Weeping Woman, is a figure from Mexican folklore often

Mexico

Akaname

“Beware the grime you leave behind… for something hungers in the dark.” The Akan

Bai Ze

The Bai Ze is a legendary beast in Chinese lore, renowned for its wisdom and kno

China

Beasts of Urban Legend

This section explores Beasts of Urban Legend, modern tales of fear and mystery c

Black-Eyed Children.

The Black-Eyed Children are supernatural beings that appear as pale, quiet child

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