A marginal figure in demonological tradition with no role in canonical grimoires Zubba is referenced in French demonological tradition as the name of a demon, though no narrative, function, or iconography is attached to the figure. The name appears in encyclopedic entries or secondary lists, where it is typically followed by a cross-reference to the … Read more
The figure of Zedekiah and the 17th-century fascination with sylphs in Comte de Gabalis and related esoteric texts Zedekiah is presented in French esoteric literature as a kabbalist or magician active during the reign of Pepin the Short (r. 751–768), though no historical evidence confirms his existence outside of early modern occult narratives. His name … Read more
Beliefs surrounding zahuríes in Spanish and southern French traditions, from water divining to occult perception Zahuríes (singular: zahorí) are folkloric figures found in Spanish and southern French traditions, attributed with supernatural perception of hidden substances such as underground water, precious metals, buried treasure, or even concealed corpses. These individuals were believed to possess an innate … Read more
Restless dead and vernacular beliefs in medieval and early modern Europe Zacharias appears in certain French folkloric sources as a revenant, a term used in medieval and early modern Europe to describe the dead who return—physically or spiritually—to the world of the living. The name is not widely attested in major demonological or hagiographical texts, … Read more
Minor entity named in 17th-century French accounts of demonic possession involving a sow in Loudun Zabulon appears in early modern French demonological accounts as a minor demonic figure, primarily associated with a case of possession involving a sow in the town of Loudun during the 17th century. The episode is mentioned in connection with the … Read more
Xezbeth is a demon in the Dictionnaire Infernal and other Western demonologies, associated with imaginary marvels, wondrous tales, and lies. Xezbeth is said to have countless disciples, representing the embodiment of falsehood and deception. The figure’s name appears in occult literature and is invoked in reference to trickery and fabrication. Related Posts:Mythological Anatomy: The Hidden … Read more
Walter Scott (1771–1832) was a Scottish novelist and historian whose works frequently draw from folklore, demonology, and witchcraft traditions. He published a collection of letters discussing demonology, witches, and related popular beliefs. These letters examine the belief in apparitions, the tradition of original sin, and interpretations of magicians and diviners in ancient law and custom. … Read more
Wall is described in grimoires as a grand and powerful duke of the dark empire. Wall appears in the form of a tall and formidable dromedary. When assuming a human appearance, he speaks Egyptian (masri). Wall possesses knowledge of the present, past, and future, a characteristic frequently attributed to powerful spirits in Western demonological traditions. … Read more
Devil’s Coach refers to a reported apparition in early 17th-century Paris, where witnesses described a black carriage drawn by black horses and driven by a figure dressed in black. The coach was observed to move silently at night from the house of a recently deceased nobleman. Popular belief held that the apparition was the devil … Read more
Vampires are undead beings present in folklore across Eastern and Central Europe and beyond. The term derives from the Slavic upir or vampir, and regional variants include broucolaque (Greece), katakhanès (Cyprus), and strigoi (Romania). Vampires are described as reanimated corpses that return from the grave to attack the living, draining blood and causing death or … Read more