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
- Sabaoth
- Sabasius
- Sabathan
- Sabba
- Sabbat
- Sabbat Litanies
- Sabbatai Zevi
- Sabbath Broth
- Sabbath Meal (Repas du sabbat)
- Sabbath Rituals and Leonard
- Sabianism
- Sabienus
- Sabim
- Sable (Sand Divination)
- Sabnac (or Salmac)
- Sacaras
- Saccilaires
- Sacerdotal Art
- Sacred Chickens of Rome
- Sacrifices
- Sadey
- Sadial (or Sadiel)
- Sagittarius (The Archer)
- Saignes, J.B.
- Sainokavara
- Saint David’s Death Candle
- Saint Gregory the Wonderworker, Bishop of Neocaesarea
- Saint Gregory VII, Pope and Reformer
- Saint Jerome
- Saint Martin of Tours
- Saint Mechtilde
- Saint Vallier
- Saint-André
- Saint-Aubin
- Saint-Gille
- Saint-Hubert (Sint-Hubertus)
- Saint-Loup’s Triangular Cake
- Saints
- Sakhar
- Sakhrat
- Sakimouni
- Saladin
- Salamanders
- Salgues (Jean-Baptiste)
- Salière (Salt Cellar)
- Salisateurs
- Salive (Spittle)
- Salomon (King Solomon)
- Salt
- Salty Chair
- Saludadores
- Salvation de Rome
- Salverte (Eusèbe)
- Samaël
- Samael (Smaël)
- Samaritaine (the Fountain)
- Sambethe
- Sampson (Agnès)
- Samuel
- Sanaves
- Sanche
- Sandalphon
- Sang (Blood)
- Sanger (Rénée)
- Sannyasi
- Santabarenus
- Sapondomad
- Sarcueil
- Sare (Marguerite de)
- Sarmenius-Lapis
- Sas (Tamis)
- Satamins
- Satan
- Satanaki
- Satanalogy
- Satyrs: Rural Hybrid Entities in Demonological and Cabalistic Thought
- Saubadine de Subiette
- Sausine
- Saute-Buisson
- Sauveurs d’Italie
- Sayrims
- Scaf (Schaf)
- Scandinavian Elves
- Schada-Schivaoun
- Schadukian
- Scheda (the Jewish Faust)
- Schedims
- Scheithan (Shaitan)
- Schoumnus
- Schroettelis
- Sciamancy
- Sciences (Islamic Tradition)
- Scimasar
- Sciopodes
- Scopelism
- Scorpio (The Scorpion)
- Scorpion (Persian Beliefs)
- Scotopetes
- Scouminkes
- Scox (Chax)
- Screech Owl (Chat-Huant)
- Scylla
- Sea Devil
- Sea Serpent
- Seaborne Bishop
- Sebastian Frank, a Visionary Figure of the 16th Century
- Sébastien Michaelis
- Sebhaël (Sébhaël)
- Second Sight (Vue)
- Secret Tribunal (Vehmic Court)
- Secrets Merveilleux (Grand Grimoire)
- Secrets of the Magical Art of the Grand Grimoire
- Segjin
- Segjin
- Seidur
- Seidur (Icelandic Magic)
- Seings
- Seings (Moles Divination)
- Sépar (Vepar)
- Sephiroth
- Sermons
- Serosch
- Serpent
- Serug
- Servants
- Servius Tullius
- Sethians or Sethites
- Sethus
- Severe (Septimius)
- Sex Determination (Folk Beliefs)
- Shamanes (Siberian Sorcerers)
- Shamavedam
- Sheep Demon
- Shelo
- Sheol
- Shoe Lace, Roman Superstition
- Shoupeltins
- Sibyls
- Sicidites
- Sidragasum
- Sigéani
- Sign of the Cross
- Sileni
- Silver Louse (Pou d’argent)
- Simagorad
- Simle
- Simon de Pharès
- Simon the Magician
- Simone Ganguy (Witch)
- Simonides
- Simorgue (Simurgh)
- Sin, Path to Hell
- Sirath
- Sirchade
- Sirens: Avian and Marine Hybrids in the Demonological Lexicon
- Sistra (Plural of Sistrum)
- Sittim
- Skalda
- Skeleton
- Skeleton (Squelette)
- Skin (Superstitions)
- Skinkraftigans
- Sleep (Sommeil)
- Sleepwalkers (Somnambules)
- Smyrna (Smyrne)
- Snails in Folklore
- Soap
- Socrates
- Soleves (Solèves)
- Soliman (Salomon)
- someone’s name on a piece of paper
- Soneillon
- Sonhardibel
- Sorcerers
- Sotray
- Sotray
- Souad
- Souad
- Sougai-Toyon
- Sougai-Toyon
- Souterrains (demons)
- Souterrains (demons)
- Souvigny
- Souvigny
- Sovas-Munusins
- Sovas-Munusins
- Spectres
- Spectres
- Spectriana
- Spectriana
- Spéculaires
- Spéculaires
- Spée
- Spée
- Spells
- Sper
- Sper
- Sphinx
- Sphinx: The Guardian Hybrid in Ancient and Demonological Thought
- Spiders
- Spinello
- Spinello
- Spirit
- Spiritisme (Spiritism)
- Spiritisme (Spiritism)
- Spirits
- Spodomantie
- Spodomantie
- Spunkie
- Spunkie
- Spurina
- Spurina
- Stadius
- Stadius
- Staffirs
- Staffirs
- Stagirus
- Stagirus
- Stalkers
- Stalkers
- Stanoska
- Stanoska
- Stars (Astres)
- Stauffenberger
- Stauffenberger
- Stéganographie
- Stéganographie
- Stephen
- Sternomancie
- Sternomancy
- Stiffels
- Stiffels
- Stinging Nettle
- Stoffler
- Stoffler
- Stoichéomancie
- Stoicheomancy
- Stolas
- Stolas
- Stolisomancie
- Stolisomancy
- Stollenwurms
- Stollenwurms
- Storm Magic
- Storm Magic
- Strasite
- Strasite
- Stratagèmes
- Stratagems
- Strauss
- Strauss
- Strikes, Demonic Omens
- Striking Spirits, Phenomenon of Speaking and Moving Tables
- Strong-shoulders, a Folklore Entity
- Strong-Stone (Pierre-fort)
- Stryges
- Styx
- Succor-Benoth
- Succubi
- Suceurs (Demons)
- Sugar
- Summanus
- Sun (Soleil)
- Sunnyass
- Supernatural Entity
- Superstition
- Superstitions
- Superstitious Prayers
- Surtur
- Susanna Loannocks
- Sustrugiel
- Suttee
- Swan Women
- Sweat
- Sycomancy
- Sylph
- Sylvester II
- Sylvester Mazzolini da Prierio (Dominican Theologian)
- Symandius
- Sympathy
- Syrrochite
- Sytry