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Jorogumo/ Jiangshi (via The Lady of Sirara)
In Japanese folklore, the Jorōgumo (literally meaning “binding bride” or “whore spider”, depending on the kanji) is a type of shapeshifting youkai. In most lore, the Jorōgumo is a spider who can...
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Leviathan/ Lady Midday (via The Lady of Sirara)
In the Tanakh, Leviathan is a gigantic sea serpent or dragon. Such creatures are common in the religions of the Near East, such as the Ugaritic Yam and Lotan, the Babylonian Tiamat and (to an extent)...
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Bäckahästen/ Ajatar (via The Lady of Sirara)
Bäckahästen (The stream horse) is known for using its ethereal beauty and strength to lure children to climb onto its back and then drag them down into the dark and murky waters of streams and ponds....
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Itzpapalotl / Ishat and Zabib (via The Lady of Sirara)
In the Aztec religion, Itzpapalotl (literally: “obsidian butterfly” in Nahuatl) was the leader of the Tzitzimimeh and a goddess of agriculture and war. She was the ruler of Tamoanchan, the underworld...
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Tezcatilpoca / Hekate (via The Lady of Sirara)
In the Aztec religion, Tezcatlipoca (“lord of the smoking mirror” in Nahuatl) was the god of beauty, change, discord, divination, the earth, hurricanes, night, slaves, sorcery, temptation, and war. He...
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Maman Brigitte/ Krampus (via The Lady of Sirara)
In Haitian Vodou, Maman Brigitte is a Ghede loa and the wife of Baron Samedi. She is syncretized with Saint Brigid of Ireland. In Alpine countries, the Krampus is a goat-like creature and companion of...
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Gello/ Baobhan Sith (via The Lady of Sirara)
n the folklore of the Near East and Europe, Gello is a female demon who causes infertility, miscarriages, and infant mortality. Like Abyzou, with whom she is often associated, Gello is usually said to...
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Werehyena/ La Llorona (via The Lady of Sirara)
In the folklore of North and East Africa and West Asia, werehyenas are variously known as “bultungin”, “bouda” and “kaftar.” Like the European werewolf, werehyenas are usually humans who take on the...
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Onryo/ Keres / Abyzou (via The Lady of Sirara)
In Japanese folklore, the onryō is a vengeful ghost who was wronged in life. Most onryō in kabuki are female seeking vengeance on abusive, neglectful, or faithless husbands. There were always shown...
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Nixe/ Lilith/ Agrat Bat Mahlat (via The Lady of Sirara)
In Germanic folklore, the Nixe (“neck” or “knucker” in English, “näkki” in Finnish, also known as “lorelei”and “rhine maiden”) are water spirits who try to entice people into the water to drown, often...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B. 1887
“Oh, this is the little wretch who pulled my sister’s legs off, and my father’s wings, and sang a rude song aout “Daddy, daddy longlegs,” instead of speaking of my respected parents as ‘D.Longlegs,...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
… for it was the same pail in which he had drowned the kittens. The cat held him by the feet, and the little kittens helped to push him in, and down he went into the cold water, and in spite of...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
Aroused from this lethargy, Tommy found himself held by a big dog, and saw that his friend Johnny was in the arms of a very large bulldog; the two boys, being always very friendly, began to talk, but...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
Much to his surprise Tommy found that the fishing rod was held by a large fish, who seemed delighted to have caught the poor struggling boy.
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
Here was the place where Johnny and he had crushed the beetles in the afternoon, and now he saw a blackbeetle coming towards him. As it approached, it grew bigger and bigger, and at last it lifted up...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
Bang! Bang! And he rolled over and was seized and put in a bag by the biggest rabbit, who said, “He is fat, what a fine one. Shall we say curry or smothered in onions?”
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
Banging blows on the head, hair pulled, clothes roughly dragged about, Miss Dolly was taking her vengeance on Tommy for all the cruel tricks he had played her. What strong arms she had, and she hit...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
The cock was flapping its wings, crowing and making a hideous and alarming noise. Tommy ran on, but he was not quite quick enough; on came the bicycle, down fell Tommy, and both his poor little legs...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
“I prefer urchins,” said the butterfly, who held the net, “and this is a fine specimen. Tommy belongs to the small roguey poguey breed, and will look very nice when I ‘set’ him on cork. At present I...
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The Tribulations of Tommy Tiptop, by M.B., 1887
He found himself in a wooden box with one slanting side, and iron bars at the top and on the other side. A strong smell of cheese prevaded the box. “Hush, be quiet till I fetch puss, she will soon...
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