Ahkiyyini is a skeleton spirit in Inuit folklore. According to legend, he is the ghost of Alaska, known to cause tidal waves and earthquakes by moving his arms. When he was alive, Ahkiyyini was always dancing and playing music. In death, he would use his arm bone as a drumstick and his scapula as a …
Achiyalabopa is a bird god from Pueblo mythology. According to legend, he is an enormous bird with rainbow-colored feathers that are as sharp as knives. He is considered a celestial creature and may have once been attributed to the whole of creation. In Pueblo mythology, Achiyalabopa is a symbol of good luck and the harbinger …
Adhene is a term used in Manx folklore to refer to fairies. According to Manx tradition, Adhene were fallen angels who were cast out of heaven but were too good for hell. They were believed to be mischievous and often associated with humans, taking babies or wives when they wished. However, they could also be …
Abaia is a mythical creature that features prominently in the folklore of Melanesia. According to legend, Abaia is a massive, magical eel that lives at the bottom of freshwater lakes in the Fiji, Solomon, and Vanuatu Islands. The creature is said to consider all creatures in the lake its children and fiercely protects them against …
Vodyanoy is a water spirit that plays a significant role in Slavic mythology. He is often depicted as a merman with monstrous features, and his presence is believed to be malevolent. Vodyanoy is said to reside in rivers and lakes, where he can pull people and animals underwater, break dams, drown crops, and wash away …
Perun is a powerful deity in Slavic mythology, revered as the god of thunder, lightning, and the sky. He is considered to be the highest god of the pantheon and is associated with fire, mountains, wind, iris, eagle, firmament, horses, carts, and weapons. Perun played a significant role in the pre-Christian Slavic pantheon, where he …
Babi ngepet is a mythical creature in Indonesian folklore that is believed to be a manifestation of a person practicing pesugihan babi black magic. According to local myth, the creature is often depicted as a boar demon and is commonly known in Java and Bali. The belief in babi ngepet has been passed down from …
Aziza is a Moroccan and Middle Eastern restaurant located in San Francisco’s Richmond District. The restaurant is owned by the Michelin-starred chef, Mourad Lahlou, who has a deep knowledge of spices and Moroccan flavors. The rustic menu showcases his expertise in cooking, and the restaurant offers a fresh take on his signature dishes, such as …
The Arimaspi are a legendary tribe of one-eyed people of northern Scythia who lived in the foothills of the Riphean Mountains, variously identified with the Ural Mountains or the Carpathians. All tales of their struggles with the griffins over the gold the latter were guarding were told in the ancient Greek literature. The Arimaspi were …
Anubis is an ancient Egyptian god who played a significant role in the funerary practices of the civilization. He is often depicted as a jackal-headed deity, and his name is derived from the Egyptian word “inpw,” which means “to decay.” Anubis was responsible for guiding the souls of the dead to the afterlife, and he …