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
- Haagenti (Demon)
- Habondia, Queen of the Fairies
- Haborym, Demon of Fires
- Haceldama, Field of Blood
- Hack, Infernal Demon
- Hail, Roman Omen
- Hair
- Hakelberg, the Wild Huntsman
- Hakkims, Persian Charm Healers
- Hakkin, Arabian Djinn
- Hallelujah
- Hallucination, Mental Phenomenon
- Halphas, Grand Count of Hell
- Haltias (Finnish)
- Hamlet, Prince of Denmark
- Hammerlein (German)
- Hand (Main) in Folklore and Superstition
- Hand of Glory
- Handel, George Frideric
- Hanged Individuals
- Hanged Man Superstition
- Hanged Man Superstition
- Hanged Man’s Rope
- Hangman’s Rope
- Hanneton (French)
- Hannon
- Hans Smith (Hans Schmidt)
- Hantise (French)
- Haquart, Françoise
- Haquin, King of Sweden
- Hare in Folklore and Magic
- Haridi, Serpent of Akhmim
- Haro, Family of Spain
- Harold Germson, King of Norway
- Harp (Caledonian)
- Harppe
- Harting
- Harvis
- Hasard (Chance)
- Hasparius of Eubedi
- Hatton II (Bonose)
- Haunted House (rue Notre-Dame-de-Nazareth)
- Haussy, Marie de
- Hazel Tree, Divinatory Practices
- Health Stone
- Health Stone
- Heart (Coeur)
- Hecate
- Hecdekin (Hodeken)
- Hehugaste
- Heinrich Institor
- Hekacontalithos
- Hekatonkheires (Hundred-Handed Ones)
- Hekla
- Hel
- Helene (Companion of Simon Magus)
- Helene (Queen of the Adiabenites)
- Heleneion
- Helgafell
- Hélias (Jean)
- Heliodorus of Catania
- Heliogabalus
- Heliotrope (Plant)
- Heliotrope (Stone)
- Hell Street
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- Hellequin
- Helsingland (The Lady of)
- Hennisseur (Le)
- Henri Boguet, Judge of Saint-Claude
- Henry Coley
- Henry Fuseli, English Artist
- Henry III of France
- Henry III, Holy Roman Emperor
- Henry IV of England
- Henry IV of France
- Henry IV, Holy Roman Emperor
- Henry the Lion
- Henry VIII of England
- Hepatoscopy
- Héra (Hera)
- Herb That Leads Astray
- Herbadilla
- Herbourt Family
- Hercules (Ἡρακλῆς)
- Herd Guard
- Heresies
- Hermaphrodites
- Hermeline (Hermione, Hermelinde)
- Hermes (Ἑρμῆς)
- Hermetic Philosophy
- Hermians
- Hermolao Barbaro
- Hermotimus of Clazomenae
- Herodias
- Heron (Heron the Hermit)
- Hertha
- Hexagon
- Holda (Hulda)
- Hollere the Magician
- Hoopoe
- Hoppo the Sorcerer
- Horace (Quintus Horatius Flaccus)
- Horey, West African Devil
- Hornock, Swedish Witch Hunter
- Horns (Cornes)
- Horoscopic Practices
- Horse (Cheval)
- Houmani
- Houri
- Hrachich (Hashish)
- Hrachich Anecdote
- Hu-Jum-Sin
- Huarts
- Hudernuhlen Castle
- Hugh the Great
- Hugon (Ghost)
- Hugues (Epinal)
- Hulin (Orléans)
- Humbert of Beaujeu
- Humma
- Huneric
- Huns
- Hutgin
- Hvergelmir
- Hyacinth (Stone)
- Hydraoth (Magician)
- Hydromancy
- Hyena
- Hymera (Dreamer)
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