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fire-breathing monster in Greek mythology, Chimera
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Chimera, The Monstrous Fire Breathing Monster From Greek Mythology

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jenny greenteeth
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All About El Hombre del Saco: The Dreaded Sack Man of Spain

The world is full of legends about boogeymen which have endured through local lore and continue to fascinate horror fans till the present ...
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Black Annis
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Black Annis: The Unique Creature from Folklore, Television, and Even DC Comics

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Mngwa
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The Mngwa Cat of Tanzania: The Mythology, Stories, And History

Horror lovers often indulge in exploring stories of mysterious creatures around the world. Often, these creatures are also referred to as cryptids, or ...
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goatman story
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The Legendary Goatman: Discovering the Stories Behind the Lore

When it comes to urban legends that have the potential to fill your heart with horror and premonition, it is difficult to top ...
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erlking, erlkonig
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Goethe’s “Erlkonig” And The Mythology of The Erlking

All over the world, legends abound regarding spirits, monsters, and other supernatural beings with mysterious and horrifying connections with children. In ancient Greece, ...
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Rawhead and Bloody Bones, Rawhead Rex
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Rawhead and Bloody Bones or Rawhead Rex: The Folk Behind the Folk Tale

Ah, the bogeyman… or as Mr Burns would say, the “boogerman”… There are many bogeyman that grace our folklore from many traditions. Scary ...
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aswang grimm
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Aswang: Grim Filipino Folk Creature with a Real Life Counterpart

While horror is a truly popular genre around the entire world, part of its strength and fun come from incorporating local folklore and ...
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kumiho, huli-jing, love death robots, lovecraft country
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Huli Jing, The Strange Legend Featured in Love, Death, and Robots

Love, Death, and Robots is a Netflix original animated series that is very adult-oriented. It debuted in 2019 with a great selection of ...
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