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Phantasmopedia™
An encyclopedia of folklore entities from cultures around the world.


Krasue (กระสือ)
Krasue The Krasue is a nocturnal female spirit from Southeast Asian folklore, particularly prevalent in Thailand, Cambodia, and Laos....


Ammit (𓅓𓄿𓂋𓇋𓇋𓅱𓏏)
Ammit Entity Name: Ammit (𓅓𓄿𓂋𓇋𓇋𓅱𓏏, ꜥm-mwt) Introduction: Ammit, known as "The Devourer" or "The Soul Eater," is a mythic entity...


Thal’Shariah (Ṯalšāriya)
Thal’Shariah (Marish: Ṯalšāriya [ˈθal.ʃaː.ri.ja]) Also known as : Ṯalšāriya (Silvan Hollow Marish) – “She Who Flows from Blood” Type :...


Siren (Σειρήν)
Siren on a Rock in the Ocean Entity Name: Siren (Σειρήν) Introduction: The Siren, known in Greek mythology as "Σειρήν" (Seirēn), is a...


Menrei (面霊)
Entity Type: Spirit Entity Entity Class: Enigmatic Description Menrei is a spectral entity bound to an eerie, expressionless mask,...


Shinigami (死神)
Shinigami at the gate The Shinigami (死神, しにがみ), often translated as "Death Spirit" or "Grim Reaper," is a mysterious entity from...


Lâm Bạc Quái (林白怪)
1. Lâm Bạc Quái Overview Lâm Bạc Quái (林白怪) is a feared entity believed to inhabit isolated and turbulent parts of the forest. According to folklore, this spirit is the restless soul of someone who suffered a violent death in the wilderness. Fueled by anger and betrayal, the Lâm Bạc Quái haunts the forests, preying on those who venture into its domain. It is known for inducing paranoia, inciting violence among travelers, and leading to inexplicable disappearances and deaths.


Rusalka (Русалка)
1. Rusalka Overview Rusalka (Русалка) is a mythical being from Slavic folklore, often associated with water bodies such as rivers, lakes, and ponds. Rusalki are traditionally depicted as beautiful, young women who dwell near or in water, luring men with their enchanting appearance and songs. They are believed to be the spirits of young women who died untimely or violent deaths, often related to drowning. 2. Entity Characteristics 2.1. Entity Class and Type: Enigmatic Spirit T


The Boogeyman
1. The Boogeyman Overview The Boogeyman is a universal figure of terror, prevalent in the folklore of various cultures worldwide. Known for its role in frightening children into good behavior, the Boogeyman is a shadowy and often undefined entity that embodies fear of the unknown and serves as a cautionary figure in bedtime stories. 2. Entity Characteristics 2.1. Entity Class and Type: Malevolent Spirit The Boogeyman falls under the Spirit Entity type and is classified as Mal


Vanpir (Вампир)
1. Entity Overview Vanpir (Вампир) is a lesser-known creature from Eastern European folklore, particularly from regions that now comprise...
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