Javinė is a Lithuanian brand that offers a variety of delicious treats for the whole family. The company was founded in 1994 and has been providing high-quality baked goods ever since. Javinė’s products are loved by parents and grandparents, and even the little ones are eager to discover and taste the crispy treats. One of …
Mythical Creature Type
Gualichu is an evil spirit or demon that is part of the Mapuche mythology and mainly in the Tehuelche culture. It is comparable but not similar to the devil and is feared by many. The Araucanians did not have a god of evil, so Gualichu was not worshipped but rather blamed for every disease or …
The hoop snake is a mythical creature that has captured the imagination of people for centuries. According to legend, the hoop snake is a snake that can roll itself into a hoop and chase after its prey at great speed. The hoop snake has been the subject of numerous stories and tall tales, and has …
Glaistig is a Scottish mythological creature that has been passed down through generations. It is often depicted as a female entity that has the ability to shape-shift into a half-woman and half-goat hybrid or a goat. Glaistig is a type of fuath, which is a supernatural being in Scottish folklore. According to Scottish mythology, Glaistig …
Xiezhi is a mythical creature from ancient Chinese mythology that possesses an innate ability to distinguish right from wrong. According to legend, the Xiezhi was a single-horned sheep or goat that had the power to divine the guilt or innocence of a person. It is known as a symbol of justice and is often regarded …
Humbaba is a legendary figure in Mesopotamian mythology, best known from myths focused on the hero Gilgamesh. He was portrayed as an anthropomorphic figure comparable to an ogre, giant or demon. Humbaba was originally known as Ḫuwawa, and the origin and meaning of his name are unknown. He is traditionally depicted as a scary and …
The lightning bird is a creature found in the folklore of several African tribes, including the Zulu, Xhosa, and Pondo. According to their beliefs, the lightning bird takes the form of a black and white bird, the size of a person, which can summon thunder and lightning with its wings and talons. It is considered …
Ittan-momen is a yōkai from Japanese folklore that is said to be a supernatural creature made of white cloth. According to legends, it is about 10.6 meters in length and 0.3 meters in width, and it flies in the night sky to attack people. The name “Ittan-momen” means “one bolt of cotton,” and it is …
Jaculus is a genus of rodents that are commonly referred to as jerboas. These small creatures are known for their incredibly large hind legs, which they use to hop around the desert and semi-arid regions of northern Africa, the Sahara, the Horn of Africa, Arabia, the Middle East, and Central Asia. The genus contains multiple …
Drekavac is a mythical creature that originates from South Slavic mythology. The name “Drekavac” is derived from the verb “drečati” which means “to screech”. The creature is also known as “the screamer” or “the screecher”. According to South Slavic mythology and folk tales, Drekavac has been described in various ways. Some tales describe it as …