Demons, Monsters, and Entities Rooted in European Myth and Legend
The Infernal Dictionary
This section offers a comprehensive catalog of mythical creatures, demons, entities, and monsters, primarily rooted in European folklore but extending to global traditions. Organized alphabetically, each entry is classified by Creature Types, Mythological or Cultural Origins, Roles or Functions, Literary Sources, Historical or Legendary Time Periods, Attributes or Powers, and Alignments or Moral Standings. From ancient myths to medieval legends, this guide explores the multifaceted roles these beings play in love, conflict, and morality. Designed for enthusiasts of folklore and mythology, it provides a structured and accessible reference for understanding the mythical lore across cultures and eras.
Alphabetical list of Cryptid Creatures
- Aaron, Magician of the Byzantine Empire
- Abaddon, the Destroyer
- Abalam, Infernal Prince
- Abaris the Aerobate
- Abbé Adam: The Abbot Haunted by the Devil
- Abbé Leriche, Catholic Theologian of 19th-Century France
- Abbé Paramelle: The 19th-Century Priest Who Claimed to Find Water Without a Rod
- Abdias of Babylon
- Abel, First Martyr
- Abelard and Heloise
- Aben-Ezra, Medieval Jewish Astronomer and Astrologer
- Aben-Ragel in Western Occult Tradition
- Abigor, Grand Duke of Hell and Demon of War Prophecy
- Abou-Ryhan
- Aboyeurs
- Abracadabra, Magical Incantation
- Abraham Ben Chija
- Abraham Faber
- Abraham Pollier, case of alleged diabolic pact
- Abraham, Patriarch of the Bible
- Abrahel, Succubus Demon
- Abraxas, Gnostic Deity
- Absalom, Biblical Prince
- Abundia, Benevolent Fairy
- Abyss
- Acatriel, Prince of Good Demons
- Acca Laurentia, Roman Deity
- Accidents and Superstition
- Accursed Herb
- Accused Witch
- Acham, Demon of Thursday Conjurations
- Achamoth, Valentinian Aeon
- Acheron, River of Pain
- Acherusian Marsh, Passage for the Dead
- Adalbert: Heretic, Miracle Worker, and Cabalist
- Adam: The First Man in Christian and Abrahamic Traditions
- Adam’s Apple
- Adam’s Bridge
- Adamantinus: Jewish Physician Turned Christian Theorist
- Adamiens or Adamites: Heretics of the Second Century
- Adelites: Spanish Diviners
- Adelung: Chronicler of Human Folly
- Adepts: Seekers of the Philosopher’s Stone
- Ades or Hades: King of the Underworld
- Adhab-Algab: Muslim Purgatory
- Adjuration: Ritual Command
- Adonis: Demon of Fires
- Adoration of the Toad
- Adramelech: Chancellor of Hell
- Adranos: The Sicilian Idol
- Adrien: The Astrologer Emperor
- Aelian (Claudius Aelianus)
- Aeromancy
- Aeromancy: Divination by Air
- Aeschylus
- Aetite: The Eagle Stone
- Agaberte: The Enchantress of the North
- Agarès: Demon of the East
- Agate: The Multi-Attribution Stone
- Agathion: The Noon Demon
- Agathodemon: The Serpent Deity
- Agla: The Kabbalistic Charm
- Aglaophotis: Herb for Demon Summoning
- Agnan: Tormenting Demon of the Americas
- Agobard: The Enlightened Archbishop
- Agraféna-Shiganskaia: The Siberian Sorceress
- Agrigente (Ἀκράγας)
- Agrippa: Renaissance Magician and Philosopher
- Aguapa: The Poisonous Shadow Tree
- Aguarès: Grand Duke of Hell
- Ahura Mazda
- Ajournement (Historical Invocation)
- Akbaba (Turkish Mythology)
- Akhmin (Thebaid City)
- Akiba (Rabbinic Scholar)
- Akouan (Persian Demon)
- Alain Chartier
- Alain de l’Isle (Theologian)
- Alaric (King of the Goths)
- Alastor (Infernal Executor)
- Albert d’Alby
- Albert de Saint-Jacques
- Albert the Great (Philosopher)
- Albert-Othon Faber
- Albigeois
- Albigerius
- Albinos
- Albumazar
- Albunea
- Alchemical Eagles
- Alchimie
- Alchindus
- Alcyon
- Aldon
- Alectryomancie
- Aleuromancie
- Alexander III of Scotland
- Alexander of Tralles, Physician
- Alexandre Alès
- Alexandre Alessandri
- Alexandre de Paphlagonie
- Alexandre le Grand
- Alexei Yermolov
- Alfader
- Alfader (All-Father) in the Edda
- Alfar
- Alfonso Spina
- Alfonso Spina
- Alfred Maury
- Alfridarie
- Alfs
- Algol
- Aliette
- Alkalalaï
- All Souls’ Day (Flemish)
- Allan Kardec
- Allan Kardec (France)
- Allix
- Almanac
- Almoganenses
- Almuchefi
- Almulus (Solomon)
- Alocer
- Alomancy
- Alopecia
- Aloros
- Alp
- Alphitomancy
- Alphonse X of Castile
- Alpiel, Angel of Fruit Trees
- Alps
- Alrinach, Demon of Storms
- Alrunes, Mothers of the Huns
- Altangatufun, Kalmyk Deity
- Amadeus, Biblical Visionary
- Amaimon, Demon King
- Amalaric, Visigothic King
- Amalarie Madeleine, Witch
- Amane, Solar Deity
- Amasis, King of Egypt and the Magic of Impotence
- Amazeroth, Infernal Duke
- Amazons: Warrior Women of Myth and History
- Ambrosius Aurelianus: King of the Britons
- Amdusias: The Grand Duke of Hell and Musician
- Amulet
- Amy, President of Hell
- Anabaptists
- Anagram
- Anamelech
- Anancitide
- Anania (Jean d’)
- Ananisapta
- Anansié
- Anarazel
- Anathema Stones (Pierres d’anathème)
- Anathème
- Anatolius
- Anaxilas
- ance
- Andaine
- Anderson (Alexandre)
- Andrade
- Andras
- André-Samuel-Michel Cantwell
- Angel Water
- Angélique Arnauld
- Angélique Arnauld (Ghostly Apparition)
- Angels
- Angerbode
- Anguekkok
- Anguille
- Anneberg
- Anninga
- Annius of Viterbo (Giovanni Nanni)
- Anocchiatura
- Anpiel
- Anselme of Parma
- Ansuperomain
- Anthaeus
- Anthony
- Anthropomancy
- Anthropophages
- Antichrist
- Antide
- Antide Colas
- Antiochus, Monk of Seba
- Antipathy
- Antipodes
- Antithei
- Antoine Fernand
- Antoine Van Dale
- Antonio de Torquemada
- Ants, Insects in Mythology and Folklore
- Apantomancy
- Aparctiens
- Apis (Hapi)
- Apocalypse
- Apollinaire (Plant)
- Apollonia of Leuttershausen
- Apollonius of Tyana
- Apomazar
- Apparitions
- Apsaras
- Apuleius
- Aquarius (The Water Bearer)
- Aquelarre (The Goat’s Grove)
- Aquiel
- Arachula
- Arael
- Ardents (Mal des)
- Ardibèhecht
- Argens (Boyer d’)
- Aries (The Ram)
- Arignote
- Arimane
- Arimaspi
- Arioch
- Ariolists
- Aristaeus
- Aristolochia
- Aristomenes
- Aristotle
- Arithmancy (Arithmomancy)
- Arius
- Armanville
- Armide
- Armomancy
- Arnauld de Brescia
- Arnauld de Villeneuve
- Arnus (Diviner)
- Arphaxat (Persian Sorcerer)
- Art Notory
- Art of Saint Anselm
- Art of Saint Paul
- Art of Spirits (Angelic Art)
- Artemia, Daughter of Diocletian
- Artéphius, Alchemist and Hermetic Philosopher
- Arthur, King of the Britons
- Arts of the Serpent
- Aruspices
- Arzels
- Asaphins
- Ascaroth
- Ascèse Diabolique, the Diabolical Asceticism
- Ascik-Pacha
- Asmodeus
- Asoors or Asouras
- Aspame
- Aspidomancy
- Asrafil
- Assa-foetida
- Assassination
- Assassins
- Astaroth
- Astarté
- Astiages
- Astragalomancy
- Astragalomancy and Cubomancy
- Astrolabe
- Astrological Anecdotes
- Astrology
- Astrology in Antiquity
- Astronomancy
- Astyle
- Asuman
- Até
- Athénagoras
- Athénaïs
- Athénodorus
- Atinius
- Atmospheric Divination (Pératoscopie)
- Atré
- Atropos
- Attila
- Attouchement
- Aubigné, Nathan d’
- Aubrey, John
- Aubry, Nicole
- Audumla
- Auger Ferrier
- Augerot d’Armore
- Augurs in Roman Tradition
- Augustin Leleu
- Augustin Nypho
- Augustus and Roman Superstition
- Aurora Borealis
- Aurora Borealis
- Ausitif
- Ausitif
- Auspices
- Automata
- Autopsy (in Mysticism)
- Auxonne Possessions
- Avarice and Possession
- Avenar
- Avernus Marsh
- Averroes
- Avicenna, Philosopher and Alchemist
- Axaphat, Demon of Sabbat Litanies
- Axinomancy, Divination by Axe
- Aynas, Adversaries of the Coudaïs
- Ayperos, Infernal Count
- Azael, Fallen Angel
- Azariel, Angel of Waters
- Azazel, Demon of the Scapegoat
- Azer, Angel of Fire
- Aziel, Demon Evoked by Faust
- Azourcheb, Supreme Angel of Persian Lore
- Azrael, Angel of Death