Each nation has its own brand of “horror”.
Essence, catching up to the man, there are, perhaps, in the myths and legends of different peoples. Their appearance dates back to the origins of folklore. As a rule, all sorts of horrible supernatural monsters carried the evil, death, or was the instrument of punishment of a higher power. In our review of the most terrible and horrible beings from different cultures.
1. The pisachas
The pisachas – one of the most terrible carnivorous demons in Hindu mythology. They are depicted with dark faces, bulging veins and bulging red eyes. The pisachas was always hungering for human flesh.
2. Vetala
Vetala – the ghostly creatures from Hindu mythology. They represent spirits, sesudahnya in the corpses, after which they cease to decompose and acquire the ability to move like a zombie. However, vetala may also leave the body at will.
3. Ronove
In demonology, Ronove is considered to be a Marquis and great Earl of hell who commands twenty legions of demons. He often depicted a kind of monster with vague outlines, which holds a staff in his hand. It is also believed that he collects the souls of people and animals that die.
4. Rakshasa
These demon spirits come from Hindu myths, but they can also be found in other religions such as Buddhism. They are known as cannibals, and devour their victims alive. According to the Hindu traditions, they are so overcome by bloodlust that creating tried to devour its Creator — God Brahma.
5. Preta
Spirits, Preta, also known as “hungry ghosts” can be found in some Indian religions. They are doomed to wandering and suffering from terrible hunger and thirst, which can never satisfy. According to these religions, people who in life were greedy, corrupt, jealous and greedy, in the afterlife becomes a Preta.
6. Lemurs
In ancient Roman religion, the lemurs were evil restless spirits of the dead who was known for his terrifying appearance. It was also believed that they were associated with the Greek monster Lamia, in whose honor was named.
7. Jorogumo
According to ancient Japanese mythology, jorogumo is a bloodthirsty monster. In most tales he is described as a huge spider that takes the form of a very attractive woman who seduces men, lures them to his lair and devours.
8. Hundun
Hundun is a faceless evil, which in Chinese mythology and cosmology is considered the source of disaster and chaos. The strangest thing about this demon is how it is ancient. According to Chinese beliefs, it existed before were separated heaven and earth, i.e. before the Big Bang.
9. Eligos
Amigos, is a great Duke of hell who rules over sixty legions of demons. He discovers hidden things and knows the future of wars. Usually Eligos portrayed as a pious knight carrying a spear, a flag and a snake.
10. Genie
Jinn – supernatural creatures in Arabic and later Islamic mythology and theology. The Quran says that the Jinn consists of a smokeless and “scorching fire”, but they also can physically interact with people and objects.
11. Barbatos
Barbatos in demonology is a Duke of hell who rules over thirty legions of demons. In the companion he composed four kings that help him to command legions. It is believed that it can bring people to the treasures that were hidden by magic wizards, but he asks a very high price – soul.
12. Barakiel
Barakiel, the ninth of the twenty watcher leaders of the two hundred fallen angels that are mentioned in the book of Enoch. His name means “lightning of God”, which is not surprising since it is believed that Baraqiel taught astrology to his fall.
13. Azi Dahaka
Azi dahaka – storm demon from Iranian mythology and religion. It was alleged that he was stealing livestock and attacking people. This snake-like monster with three heads and six eyes who also personifies the oppression of Iran in the time of Babylon.
