Succubus Since medieval times, a succubus (plural succubi ) has been described as an female demon that appears in dreams and takes the form of an extremely a…
Xtabay Xtabay (pronounced Shta-bye) is found in Mayan folklore, and is believed to originate somewhere in the Yucatan peninsula (Mexico) The Legend of Xta…
Pontianak Pontianak is a female vampiric creature appearing in Malaysian and Indonesian mythology. Sometimes she is also called matianak or kuntilanak, or simp…
La Patasola Patasola is yet another female demon from South America, a vampiric creature whose name translates to " one leg ." It is said that this mon…
Soucouyant Soucouyant , or Soucriant as she is known in Dominica , Trinidad , and Guadeloupe , is a kind of bloodthirsty Crone of the Woods , an old vampire w…
Sihuanaba Sihuanaba is a supernatural character from Central American folklore who appears as an attractive woman with long hair from behind. The demon can ch…
Sayona Sayona is spoken of in Venezuelan legends , and it is said that she is the spirit of a woman who takes revenge on men who have romantic affairs with…
Moura The Charming Moura ( moura encantada ) is a supernatural being that appears in Galician and Portuguese stories. Moura usually appears humming songs …