Vampires

A woman in a vampire costume

Vampires have haunted human imagination for centuries, lurking in the shadows of folklore, literature, and now blockbuster movies. These creatures, often depicted as undead beings who feed on the blood of the living, are more than just spooky tales—they’re a mirror to our deepest fears and fascinations. According to Wikipedia, the vampire myth spans cultures … Read more

Zombies

Zombie haiti ill artlibre jnl

Zombies have shuffled their way into our modern nightmares thanks to movies and video games, but their roots stretch back much further—deep into the myths and legends of ancient cultures. Unlike the flesh-eating hordes we know today, mythological zombies were often more eerie than gruesome, tied to ideas of death, the soul, and the supernatural. These undead figures, as explored on Wikipedia, pop up in folklore worldwide, each with its own spin on what it means to be not-quite-dead.

Chupacabra

An artist's rendition of the cryptid known as the chupacabra.

The Chupacabra burst into public consciousness in 1995, when a series of bizarre livestock killings rocked Puerto Rico. Farmers awoke to find their goats and chickens dead, often with puncture wounds on their necks and bodies eerily devoid of blood.

Aisha Qandicha

Artwork depicting Aisha Qandicha

In the rich tapestry of Moroccan folklore, few figures are as captivating—or as chilling—as Aisha Qandicha. Known in Moroccan Arabic as Aïcha Kandisha, she’s a mythological character who straddles the line between beauty and terror. Often depicted as a stunning young woman with the legs of a hoofed animal, like a goat or camel, Aisha Qandicha is no ordinary spirit.