If you ever see a beautiful woman alone at night in the UAE, it may be a dangerous and powerful jinn spirit known as Umm Al Duwais.
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The Bunny Man Bridge of Clifton, Virginia: A Halloween Horror Story
In the woods of a D.C. suburb, there’s an axe-wielding fiend dressed as a bunny and looking for blood. This is the Bunny Man.
The Goat-Man of Pope Lick: A Louisville Urban Legend
On a trestle bridge above Pope Lick Creek lives the vicious Goat-Man: an ages-old Louisville legend.
The Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow, New York: The Folktale That Became a Disney Movie
The legend of the Headless Horseman is well-known to many Americans, especially on the East Coast. However, the origins of this myth may surprise you.
The Louisiana Legend of the Grunch: The Half-Human Beast of the Bayou
One of the most terrifying legends from New Orleans is that of The Grunch. Some say it’s a group of cannibals. Others say it’s a half-dog monster.
The Iroquois Legend of the Flying Head
New Yorkers should beware of the Flying Head from Iroquois folklore, a massive disembodied head with bat wings that eats people.
The Legend of the Dybbuk Box: The Haunted Relic That Traded on eBay
The dybbuk box is an evil wine cabinet that was sold on eBay and is haunted by an evil spirit from Jewish mythology. Oh, and it also put a curse on Post Malone.
A Deadly Procession: The Legendary Nightmarchers of Hawaii
If you’re walking in Hawaii at night and see a procession of ghostly warriors, duck and cover. You’ve just encountered the Nigthmarchers.
The Gravity-Defying Story of Spook Hill, Florida
Ever heard of cars rolling uphill inexplicably? Well, take a visit to Spook Hill in central Florida and you can see just that.
The Bandage Man of Cannon Beach: An Oregon Horror Story
I bet you thought mummies only existed in Egypt! Well, the Bandage Man of Cannon Beach is Oregon’s own evil mummy.
The Freak From the Fire: The Legendary Char-Man of Ojai, Californiaย
Yelling “Help me!” from a particular bridge in California might bring you face-to-face with the Char-Man, a vicious monster from local folklore.
Terror in the Americas: The Legend of the Chupacabra
Has the mystery of the Chupacabra been solved by modern science? Do these strange cryptid sightings have an explanation?
The Aztec Legend of the Five Suns: The Divine Right to Conquer
The legend of the Five Suns was the Aztec creation myth that was used to justify their extremely violent behavior.
The Legend of El Muerto: The Headless Horseman of South Texas
El Muerto is the headless ghost of a Mexican bandit who is said to still roam south Texas on his mustang.
The Legend of the Jersey Devil: The Predator of the Pine Barrens
Deep in the heart of the Pine Barrens region of New Jersey lurks the Jersey Devil, a monster cursed by its own mother that haunts the forests.
The Legend of Namazu: The Earthquake-Causing Catfish of Japan
The Namazu is a giant catfish from Japanese mythology that lives underground and causes earthquakes.
The Curse of the Krasue: The Floating Head of Southeast Asia
This floating head with its intestines dangling below it has an insatiable hunger for flesh. The Southeast Asian Krasue is one scary ghost.
Beware the Bunyip: The Aboriginal Monster of the Billabongs
The Australian Outback is home to quite a few dangerous creatures, but none may be more fearsome than the legendary bunyip, an amphibious beast that feeds on humans.
The Legend of La Tulevieja: The Woman Wandering Panama’s and Costa Rica’s Rivers
If you’re wandering the rivers of Panama or Costa Rica at night, you might run into La Tulevieja, a monster who devours children and lustful men.
One for Sorrow, Two for Joy: Irish Magpie Superstitions Explained
There are a lot of strange superstitions in Irish tradition; however, perhaps the best one comes from an old nursery rhyme about magpies.
The Mythology of Twins in West Africa: Bad Omens or Living Gods?
Twins hold an important role in the Yoruba and Igbo communities of West Africa, but their beliefs about the significance of a twin birth are vastly different.
What Is a Wendigo? Everything You Need To Know About the Man-Eating Spirits of the Great Lakes
If you’re walking through the woods around the Great Lakes, you may just encounter the wendigo, an antlered cannibal from Native American folklore.
The Legend of La Siguanaba: The Sexy Horse-Lady of Central America
If you’re living in Central America, don’t follow that beautiful woman into the woods, it might be a horse-faced monster known as La Siguanaba.
The Legend of the Flying Dutchman of the Cape of Good Hope
You’ve probably heard of the Flying Dutchman, but do you know the origins of this age-old sailors’ tale?