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
- Gaacrinolaas, Also Known as Caassimolar or Glassialabolas
- Gaap (also called Tap), a Demon in Demonology
- Gaap (Tap)
- Gaap (Tap)
- Gabinius or Gabienus, a Figure in Roman History
- Gabino, a Demonic Entity
- Gabkar, a Mythical City in Oriental Lore
- Gabriel Cagliari
- Gabriel Chapuis
- Gabriel de Collanges
- Gabriel Téllez (Tirso de Molina)
- Gabriel Téllez (Tirso de Molina)
- Gabrielle d’Estrées, Mistress of Henry IV
- Gabrielle de P., Author on Phantoms and Demons
- Gabrielle, a Name with Superstitious Beliefs in the Vexin Region
- Gaetch, Death Deity of the Kamchadals
- Gailan, Forest Demons in Arabic Folklore
- Gaius Fannius
- Gaius Marius
- Gaius, a Figure in a Miraculous Healing Story
- Galachide or Garachide, a Stone with Magical Properties
- Galamta, a 16th Century Witch
- Galdarkraftigans, Anglo-Saxon Sorcerers
- Gamaliel (Biblical figure)
- Game
- Gamougins (Spirits)
- Gamygyn (Demon)
- Gandreid (Magical Practice)
- Ganga-Gramma (Deity)
- Ganipotes (Werewolves)
- Ganna (Prophetess)
- Gantière (Witch)
- Garcia (Marie), Victim of Possession
- Gardemain (Marie)
- Gargantua, Giant of Popular Legend
- Gargoyle, Dragon of Rouen
- Garibaut (Jeanne), Witch
- Garinet (Jules), Author of ‘The History of Magic in France’
- Garnier (Gilles), Werewolf of Dole
- Garniza
- Garosmancy
- Garter (Magical)
- Garuda, Mythical Bird
- Gaspar, Demon
- Gastrocnemy, Imaginary Land
- Gastromancy or Garosmancy, Practice of Divination
- Gatanancée
- Gates of Dreams
- Gauchelin, Priest’s Vision
- Gaufridi (Louis-Jean-Baptiste), Corrupted Priest and Sorcerer
- Gauric (Luc), Astrologer of Naples
- Gaurie, Spirit of Lower Brittany
- Gauthier (Jean), Alchemist
- Gauthier de Bruges, Bishop
- Gauthier, Scottish Conspirator
- Gayomard
- Gayot de Pitaval, Compiler of Famous Cases
- Gazardiel, Angel of the East
- Gaze (Theodore de), Landowner
- Gaziel, Demon of Underground Treasures
- Geber, King and Magician of India
- Gedi, Magical Stone of the Getae
- Geilana, Duchess Possessed by a Demon
- Geillis Duncane, Witch
- Geiralda, Witch
- Gelions, Companions of Gello
- Gello (Female Demon in Byzantine Lore)
- Gello or Gilo, Child-Snatching Female Demon
- Geloscopy, Divination through Laughter
- Geludes, Vampiric Witches of the East
- Gematria, Mystical Interpretation of Hebrew Letters
- Gemini (The Twins)
- Generation, Reproduction in the Context of Esotericism
- Gengues, Japanese Diviners
- Geniane, Fabulous Vengeance Stone
- Genies, Diverse Spirits of Tradition
- Genirade, Materialist Physician and Friend of Saint Augustine
- Gennadius, Patriarch Who Encountered a Spectre
- Geoffrey of Iden, Knight Who Returned as a Ghost
- Geomancy (Divination)
- George Burrough
- George Villiers, Duke of Buckingham
- Georges Sabellicus
- Gerard (Cologne Architect)
- Gerard the Devil (Medieval Noble)
- Gerbert of Aurillac (Pope Sylvester II)
- Gereahs (Ceylonese Spirits)
- German Illuminati
- Germanicus Julius Caesar (Roman General)
- Gerolamo Cardano
- Geroldseck (German Castle)
- Gervais of Reims (Archbishop)
- Geyseric (Gothic Demoniac)
- Ghil’gul (Jewish Reincarnation)
- Gholes (Female Vampires in Arabic Folklore)
- Ghost Encounter at Officer’s Quarters
- Ghosts
- Ghoul, Larva or Vampire Witch
- Ghoulée-Beenban (Desert Spectre in Afghan Folklore)
- Giambattista della Porta
- Gian-ben-Gian (Jinn in Islamic Lore)
- Giants, Mythological Beings
- Gilbert (Demon in Ostrogothic Lore)
- Gilbert Campbell
- Gilles de Chin (Dragon Slayer in Belgian Folklore)
- Gilles de Laval de Retz (Maréchal of France)
- Gilles de Rais: Historical Figure and Demonological Subject
- Gilles de Vailladoros (Demon in Medieval Legend)
- Gilles Gabriel, Author on Christian and Demonic Morality
- Gilles Germar (French Werewolf)
- Gimi or Gimin (Jinn in Islamic Lore)
- Ginguérers (Demonic Tribe in Eastern Lore)
- Ginnes (Female Jinn in Persian Lore)
- Ginnistan (Mythical Realm of Jinn in Persian Lore)
- Ginnungagap (Primordial Void in Norse Mythology)
- Gio.urtasch (Rain Stone in Turkic Lore)
- Gioerninca-Vedur (Weather Magic in Icelandic Lore)
- Gircé, Enchantress of Ulysses’ Companions
- Giruelo, Aragonese Astrologer
- Gitanos (Gypsies), Etymology and Cultural Significance
- Giuseppe Tartini
- Giuseppe Tartini
- Gjöll (River in Norse Underworld)
- Gleditsia (Plant), A Plant Related to Hallucinations
- Gleomancy
- Glubbdubdrib (Island), The Island of Sorcerers in Gulliver’s Travels
- Gluttony, Deadly Sin of Excess
- Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, alleged involvement in Germanicus’ death
- Gnostics (Sect), Early Christian Heretical Sect
- Goats
- Gobelins (Tapestry), The Origin of the Famous Tapestry Manufacture
- Gobineau de Montluisant (Count)
- Goblins (Spirits), Mischievous Spirits in European Folklore
- Gobs
- Godeslas
- Gods
- Godwin (Author)
- Godwin (Earl of Kent)
- Goerres (Joseph)
- Goethe
- Goetia: The Traditional System of Infernal Evocation
- Goffe (Mary)
- Goguis
- Gohorry (Jacques)
- Goiters
- Golden Calf
- Golden Key
- Goldner
- Gomory
- Gonderic
- Gonelle, Jester of the Marquis of Ferrare
- Gonin
- Gontran
- Goo
- Goodwin
- Gorson
- Gospel of John
- Gouffres
- Gougou
- Gouleho, Death Spirit of the Friendly Islands
- Goyon Family, Historical Lineage
- Graa, Magical Icelandic Herb
- Grand Veneur
- Grando, Carniolan Vampire Legend
- Granson, Lombard Noble Spared by a Supernatural Omen
- Grasvitnir, Hissing Dragon of Scandinavian Storms
- Gratidia, Roman Diviner
- Gratoulet, Sorcerer and Teacher of the Dark Arts
- Gravedigger of the Catacombs, a Historical Figure
- Green Women
- Greillmeil, Sorcerer of James I’s Reign
- Gresil, Demon of Possession
- Grey-Meil, Sabbat Gatekeeper
- Griffin, Mythical Hybrid Creature
- Grigri, American Familiar Spirit
- Grimaldi, Duke of Benevento
- Grimalkin, Cat Form of the Devil
- Grimoire, Book of Spells and Rituals
- Gris-gris, Amulets of the Moors
- Grisou, Spontaneous Combusting Gas
- Groenjette, Hunter of the Baltic
- Gros-Jacques, Sorcerer in Boguet’s Trials
- Grospetter, Alternative Name for Laghernard
- Gruau de la Barre, Proclaimer of Celestial Doctrine
- Guacharo, Cave of Souls in Venezuela
- Guayotta, Demon of Tenerife
- Gudeman, Scottish Spirit of the Field
- Guecuba, Evil Spirit of the Araucanians
- Gueldre, Monster of the Netherlands
- Guibert of Nogent (Abbot)
- Guido (Lord)
- Guillaume (Servant of Clatz)
- Guillaume Chevalier
- Guillaume Gratet, Physician and Alchemist
- Guillaume III (Count of Burgundy)
- Guillaume of Carpentras (Astrologer)
- Guillaume of Paris (Philosopher)
- Guillaume Postel
- Guillaume-François Berthier, Jesuit of the 18th Century
- Guillemin (Familiar Spirit)
- Guinea Fetishes
- Guinefort (Dog)
- Guinefort (Legendary Figure)
- Guivre (Monster)
- Gullets or Bonasses (Demons)
- Gunem or Aenus (Soldier)
- Gurme (Dog)
- Gusandal (Valley of Light)
- Gusoyn (Demon)
- Gustaph (See Zuroastre)
- Gutheyl or Guthyl (Mistletoe)
- Guymond de la Touche (Poet)
- Gymnosophists (Philosophers)
- Gyromancy (Divination)