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
- Ba’ïer (Jean-Guillaume)
- Baal, Infernal Grand Duke
- Baalberith, Keeper of Infernal Archives
- Baaltein, Remnant of Baal Worship
- Baalzephon, Guardian of Boundaries
- Baaras, the Enchanted Plant
- Babau, the Southern Ogre
- Bacchus, Deity of Ecstasy and Revelry
- Bacis, the Boeotian Seer
- Bacoti
- Bad
- Baducke
- Badumna
- Bael
- Baetiles
- Bag: The Persian Idol That Never Existed
- Bagoé
- Bague
- Baguette divinatoire
- Baguette magique
- Bahaman
- Bahi
- Bahir
- Bahman
- BAI
- Baïan
- Bailly (Pierre)
- Balaam
- Baladéva
- Balai
- Balan
- Balance, Seventh Sign of the Zodiac
- Balcoin (Marie), Witch of Labourd
- Balder, Scandinavian God
- Baleine, Mythical Whale
- Bali, Prince of Demons
- Balkis, Queen of Sheba
- Balles, Warrior Charms
- Balsamo, Reference to Cagliostro
- Baltazo, Demon of Possession in Laon
- Balthazar, Last King of Babylon
- Baltus (Jean-François), Jesuit Scholar
- Bamétrie, Accused Witch of Amsterdam
- Banians, Idolaters of the Mogol
- Banshée, White Fairy of Ireland
- Baphomet Head
- Baptême
- Baptême de la Ligne
- Baptiste Codronchi
- Barat
- Barbara Napier (Witch)
- Barbatos
- Barbe
- Barbe bleue, Bluebeard
- Barbe-à-Dieu
- Barbelo: The Androgynous Mind at Gnosticism’s Summit
- Barbu
- Bareste (Eugène), Author of ‘The End of Times’
- Barkokebas, the False Messiah
- Barnaud (Nicolas), Alchemist
- Barrabas, Witchcraft Reference
- Barron, Demon of Marshal de Retz
- Barscher (Anne), Enchanted Woman
- Barthélemi Camérario
- Barthelemy Cocles
- Barthole, Jurisconsult
- Bartholin (Thomas), Alchemical Author
- Bartholomée Panen
- Bartholomew Holzhauser
- Barton (Elisabeth), Religious Visionary
- Bas, Folk Saying
- Bascanie, Magical Fascination
- Basile-Valentin, Alchemist
- Basilides
- Basilisk (Basilic)
- Basilius
- Baskets
- Bassantin
- Bat (Chauve-Souris)
- Batelc
- Bateleurs: Entertainers and Accused Sorcerers
- Bathym
- Bâton du bon voyageur
- Bâton du diable
- Batrachyte
- Batscum-Bassa
- Battista Lomelli
- Baume universel
- Bavent (Madeleine)
- Bayard, the Horse of the Four Sons of Aymon
- Bayemon, King of the Infernal West
- Bayer, the Troubled Priest
- Bayerin, the Devil’s Pact Servant
- Bazine, Queen of Tongres and Sorceress
- Bear (in Folklore)
- Bearded Demon
- Beausoleil (Jean du Châtelet, Baron de)
- Beauvoys de Chauvincourt
- Bebal
- Bechardj
- Bechet
- Bédargon
- Bedbugs (Punaises)
- Bède (the Venerable)
- Beelzebub: Prince of Demons and Lord of the Flies
- Bees in Folklore and Magic
- Béguins
- Béhémoth
- Béherit, Demon of the Loudun Possession
- Bel, Supreme Deity of the Chaldeans
- Belaam, Lesser-Known Demon
- Belbach, the White God of the Old Slavs
- Belephantes, Chaldean Astrologer
- Belette, Mythical Weasel in Ancient Beliefs
- Belial (French: *Bélial*)
- Bélias
- Beliche
- Bélier (Ram)
- Belin (Albert)
- Belinuncia
- Belkis
- Belladone
- Belloc (Jeanne)
- Belmonte: A Cautionary Tale from the French Wars of Religion
- Bélomancie
- Belphégor (French: *Belphégor*)
- Beltram
- Bélus
- Benedict (Jean)
- Benoît IX (French: *Benoît Neuf*)
- Benoît VIII (French: *Benoît Huit*)
- Bensozia
- Benthaméléon
- Berande
- Berbiguier de Terre-Neuve du Thym
- Bérenger
- Bérésith
- Bergers
- Bergmaenlen
- Berith
- Berkeley
- Berna (Benedetto)
- Bernache or Bernacle
- Bernard
- Bernard (Samuel), Reference to ‘Poule noire’
- Bernard de Côme, 15th-Century Inquisitor
- Bernard de Thuringe, 10th-Century German Hermit
- Bernard le Trévisan, 15th-Century Alchemist
- Bernold, Reference to Berthold
- Berrid, Reference to Purgatoire
- Berson, Visionary Preacher under Henry III
- Berthe, Reference to Robert, King
- Berthold of Reims, Purgatorial Vision
- Berthomé du Lignon, Called Champagnat
- Berthomée de la Bedouche
- Berthomine de Gert (Gascon Witch)
- Béruth (Bérith)
- Bête-bigourne
- Bêtes (Animals in Superstition)
- Betterave (Beetroot) in Folklore
- Beurre (Butter) in Superstition
- Beurre des sorcières
- Beuvry Whirlpool Legend
- Beverland (Adrien)
- Bewitchment
- Beyrevra
- Bézuel
- Bhargheist (Bhar-Geist)
- Biaise de Vilfracuria
- Bibésia
- Bible du diable
- Biblical, Hagiography, Demonological Treatises
- Bibliomancie
- Bietka
- Bifrons
- Bifrost
- Bigoïs (Bigotis)
- Bigourne
- Bilis
- Billard (Pierre)
- Billis
- Binet (Benjamin)
- Binet (Claude)
- Biragues (Flaminio de)
- Birck (Humbert)
- Biron
- Biscar (Jeannette)
- Biscayens
- Bisclavaret
- Bithies
- Bitru
- Bitter Water
- Bitter Water Trial
- Black Goat
- Black Hen (Poule noire)
- Black Mass
- Black Priests (Sabbat Clergy)
- Blackbird
- Blanc (M. Hippolyte)
- Blanc d’œuf (Divination by Egg White)
- Blanchard (Élisabeth)
- Blasphème
- Blendic (Charles Blendic)
- Blessed Grains, Superstitious Objects of Protection
- Blessed Water
- Blessed Water in Paganism
- Bletton (Barthélémy)
- Bloemardine
- Blokula
- Blue Devils
- Bobin (Nicolas)
- Bobou
- Bocal (Sorcier)
- Bodilis, Fountain in Finistère
- Bodry
- Boëce, Roman Author of the 6th Century
- Bœuf, Cultural and Mythological References
- Bogaha, Tree Deity of Ceylon
- Bogarmiles, Bogomiles, Bongomiles Sect
- Bogeyman
- Boggart, Pygmy Sprite of Ireland
- Bogies, Scottish Goblins
- Boglia, Sorcerer in Australian Belief
- Bogounskis
- Bohémiens
- Bohinum
- Bohmius (Jean)
- Bohon-Hupas
- Boiling Oil Ordeal
- Boiling Water
- Bois
- Boistuau (Pierre)
- Bojani (Michel)
- Bolacré (Gilles)
- Boléguéans (or poulpiquets)
- Bolfri
- Bolingbroke
- Bolomaucie
- Bolotoo
- Bombast (Philippe)
- Bona (Jean)
- Bonasses
- Bonati (Gui)
- Bones of the Dead
- Bongomiles
- Bonica
- Boniface VIII
- Bonne aventure
- Bonnes
- Bonnet (Jeanne)
- Bonnet pointu
- Bonnevault (Jean)
- Bonnevault (Mathurin)
- Bonnevault (Pierre)
- Bonsovanis (Barthélemi de)
- Bonzes
- Books of Magic
- Bophomet
- Borak
- Borax
- Borborites
- Bordelon (Laurent)
- Bordi (or Al-Bordi)
- Borgia (César)
- Borri (Joseph-François)
- Bortisme: The Genevan Table-Turning Sect
- Botanomancie
- Botanomancy
- Botis
- Botris (Botride) Plant
- Bouc
- Boucher
- Bouddha
- Bouillon du sabbat
- Boules de Maroc
- Boullenc (Jacques)
- Boulvèse
- Boundschesch (Livre de l’éternité)
- Bounsio
- Bourget or Burgot
- Bourignon (Antoinette)
- Bourignou
- Bourreau
- Bourru (moine bourru)
- Boury
- Bousanthropie
- Bouton de bachelier
- Boville (Charles de)
- Boxhorn (Marc Zuerius)
- Braccesco (Jean)
- Brag
- Bragadini (Marc-Antoine)
- Brahma
- Brahmanes, Brahmes, Brahmines
- Brandebourg
- Bras de fer
- Breath, Indicator of Spirit
- Brebis
- Brennus
- Bridge
- Briffant
- Brigitte (Sainte)
- Brinvilliers (Marie-Marguerite, marquise de)
- Brioché (Jean)
- Brizomantie
- Brocéliande
- Brognoli
- Brohon (Jean)
- Brolic (Corneille)
- Bronzet
- Brossier (Marthe)
- Brothers (Richard)
- Broucolaques
- Brouette de la Mort
- Brown (Thomas)
- Brownie
- Brudemort
- Bruhesen (Pierre Van)
- Brulefer
- Brunehaut
- Bruno (Giordano)
- Brunon
- Brur
- Brussels Child with Ponytail
- Brutus
- Bucon
- Budas
- Buer
- Buisson d’épines
- Bune
- Bunis
- Buplage or Buptage
- Burgifer
- Burial
- Butadieu, Demon in Seventeenth-Century Procedures
- Butter Pot
- Buxtorf (Jean), Scholar of Hebrew Literature
- Byleth, Demon from the Pseudomonarchia Daemonum
- Byron, The Vampire (1819)
- Bythies (See Blthies)