Shadow
A role · 165 figures in all
The disowned counterpart that returns: the figure carries what its own culture refuses to own -- its appetite, cruelty, or shame -- and is often the dark double of something respectable.
A role a story gives a figure, not a picture a figure fits. No reference work prints this as a headword, so the wording and the reading are both ours. What each was read from is not: the works named below, and their entries on these figures rather than the descriptions on this site. How this was made.
156 figures carry it. 9 others meet it without carrying it.
Carried by
Figures whose entries here read as carrying the role itself. Both readings marks a figure two independent readings placed here; one reading marks one.
Abere one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Abere."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Abere."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Abere."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Abere."
Adaro both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Adaro."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Adaro."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Adaro."
Aitvaras both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Aitvaras."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Aitvaras."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Aitvaras."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Aitvaras."
Ajatar one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ajatar."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ajatar."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ajatar."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ajatar."
Akhlut one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Akhlut."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Akhlut."
Al one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Al."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Al."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Al."
Alberich one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alberich."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Alberich."
Alp-luachra both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alp-Luachra."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Alp-Luachra."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 14.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Alp-Luachra."
Ammit both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Aman."
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 2.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Aman."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Aman."
- Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 100.
Anubis one reading
- Geraldine Pinch, Egyptian Mythology, p. 104.
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Anubis."
Apep both readings
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 272.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Apep."
Arzshenk one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Arzshenk."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Arzshenk."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Arzshenk."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, p. 31.
Asin both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Asin."
- Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 69.
- John Bierhorst, The Mythology of South America, p. 143.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Asin."
Asmodeus both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Asmodee."
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Asmodee."
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 271.
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews, p. 7.
Azazel both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Azazel."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Azazel."
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.
Azhi Dahaka both readings
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 125.
Baba Yaga both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Baba Yaga."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Baba Yaga."
Babi both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Baba."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Baba."
- Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 275.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Baba."
Badb both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Badb."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Badb."
- Lady Gregory, Gods and Fighting Men.
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Badb."
Bajang both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bajang."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Bajang."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bajang."
- Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 319.
Bannik one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bannik."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Bannik."
Basajaun one reading
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 413.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Basajaun."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Basajaun."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Basajaun."
Bashe one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ba She."
Basilisk one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Basilisk."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Basilisk."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Basilisk."
Baykok both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Baykok."
Beelzebub both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Beelzebub."
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews, p. 3.
Behemoth one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Behemoth."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Behemoth."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Behemoth."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Behemoth."
Black Annis both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Black Annis."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Black Annis."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Black Annis."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 46.
Black Tamanous both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Black Tamanous."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Black Tamanous."
Blue Men of the Minch one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Blue Men of the Minch."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Blue Men of the Minch."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Blue Men of the Minch."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 196.
Bogeyman both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bogeyman."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Bogeyman."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bogeyman."
Boobrie one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Boobrie."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Boobrie."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Boobrie."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Boobrie."
Boraro one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Boraro."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Boraro."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Boraro."
Buggane both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Buggane."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Buggane."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Buggane."
Camazotz one reading
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Camazotz."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Camazotz."
Cat Sìth both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cait Sith."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Cait Sith."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 78.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cait Sith."
Ccoa one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ccoa."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ccoa."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ccoa."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ccoa."
Ceffyl Dŵr both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ceffyl-Dwr."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ceffyl-Dwr."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Ceffyl-Dwr."
Centaur both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Centaur."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Centaur."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 21.
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Centaur."
Cerberus one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Cerberus."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cerberus."
- Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.
Changeling one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Changeling."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Changeling."
- Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Changeling."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Changeling."
Charybdis both readings
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 1.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Charybdis."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Charybdis."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 356.
Chimera one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Chimera."
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 472.
- Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Chimera."
Cihuateteo both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Cihuateteo."
- Mary Miller and Karl Taube, An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya, p. 61.
Cluracan both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Cluracan."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Cluracan."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Cyclops one reading
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cyclops."
- Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 838.
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 59.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cyclops."
Daitya both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Daitya."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Daitya."
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Daitya."
Div one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Deev."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Dobhar-chú one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Dobharchú."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Dobharchú."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 131.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Dobharchú."
Duergar one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Duergar."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Duergar."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Dwarf one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Dwarf."
- J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Dwarf."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Dwarf."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Dwarf."
Echidna one reading
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 339.
- Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 9.
Encerrados both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Encerrados."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Encerrados."
Enkidu both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Enkidu."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Enkidu."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Enkidu."
Fenodyree one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Phynnodderee."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Phynnodderee."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Phynnodderee."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Fenrir both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Fenrir."
- John Lindow, Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs, s.v. "Fenrir."
Furies both readings
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 540.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Erinyes."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Erinyes."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Erinyes."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 15.
Ghaddar one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ghaddar."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ghaddar."
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.
Ghoul both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Ghoul."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Ghoul."
- F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 117.
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ghoul."
Goblin both readings
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 471.
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Goblins."
- Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Goblins."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Goblins."
Golem both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Golem."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Golem."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Golem."
Gorgon both readings
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 5.
- Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 98.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Gorgons."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 6.
Gremlin one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Gremlin."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Gremlin."
Gulon both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Gulon."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Gulon."
Harpy both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Harpy."
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 514.
- Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Harpy."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Harpy."
Headless Mule both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Headless Mule."
Hisa-Me both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Hisa-Me."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hisa-Me."
Iblis both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Iblis."
- Damiana L. Eugenio, Philippine Folk Literature: The Myths, p. 97.
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 125.
Incubus both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Incubus."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Incubus."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Incubus."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
- Wirt Sikes, British Goblins.
Jersey Devil both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
- Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Jersey Devil."
Jörmungandr both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Midgard Serpent."
- John Lindow, Norse Mythology: A Guide to the Gods, Heroes, Rituals, and Beliefs, s.v. "Midgard Serpent."
Kabandha one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kabandha."
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Kabandha."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kabandha."
Kapre one reading
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Cafre."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Cafre."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Cafre."
Kasha both readings
- Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Kasha."
Kelpie both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Kelpie."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kelpie."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Kelpie."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kelpie."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kelpie."
Kiyo both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kiyo."
- F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 144.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kiyo."
Kolowisi one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kolowisi."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Kolowisi."
- Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.
Korrigan both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Korrigan."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 274.
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Koyemshi both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Koyemshi."
- Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Koyemshi."
Krampus both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Krampus."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Krampus."
Krasue both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Phii Krasue."
Kulshedra one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Bolla."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Bolla."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Bolla."
Kumiho both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Gumiho."
Kundrav one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Kundrav."
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Kundrav."
Labbu one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Labbu."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Labbu."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Labbu."
Lamashtu both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Labartu."
- R. Campbell Thompson, The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia.
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.
Lambton Worm both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lambton Worm."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Lambton Worm."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 280.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Lambton Worm."
- William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders, p. 281.
Lamia both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Lamia."
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lamia."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Lamia."
Leviathan both readings
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 278.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Leviathan."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Leviathan."
- Charles Gould, Mythical Monsters, p. 316.
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Leviathan."
Lilitu both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Lillu."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Lillu."
- R. Campbell Thompson, The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia.
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.
Loathly Worm both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Loathly Worm."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Loathly Worm."
Lobison both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Lobison."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Lobison."
Loup-Garou both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Loup Garou."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Loup Garou."
Mami Wata one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Mama Dlo (mah-Mah D’low)."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Mama Dlo (mah-Mah D’low)."
Mamlambo both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Mamlambo."
- Patricia Ann Lynch, African Mythology A to Z, p. 78.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Mamlambo."
Manticore both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Manticora."
- Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Manticora."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Manticora."
Mazikeen both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Mazikeen."
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology.
Medusa one reading
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 20.
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Medousa."
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 508.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Medousa."
Minotaur both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Asterion."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Asterion."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 192.
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Asterion."
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 470.
Mora both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Alp (Alp)."
Mormo both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Empouse (Em-Poo-Say)."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Empouse (Em-Poo-Say)."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Empouse (Em-Poo-Say)."
Nasnas one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Nasnas."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Nasnas."
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nasnas."
Nekomata both readings
- Michael Dylan Foster, The Book of Yōkai, s.v. "Nekomata."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Nekomata."
- Toriyama Sekien, translated by Hiroko Yoda and Matt Alt, Japandemonium Illustrated, s.v. "Nekomata."
Nuckelavee both readings
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Nuckelavee."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 362.
Ogre both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Ogre."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Ogre."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Ogre."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Ogre."
Oni both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Oni."
- F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 46.
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Oni."
Oschaert one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Oschaert."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Oschaert."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Oschaert."
- William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders.
Pontianak both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Pontianak."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pontianak."
- Walter William Skeat, Malay Magic, p. 319.
Popobawa both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Popobawa."
Preta both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pret."
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Pret."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Pret."
Rahab one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Rahab."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Rahab."
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.
Rakshasa both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Rakshasas."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Rakshasas."
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma, p. 6.
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Rakshasas."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Rakshasas."
Redcap both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Redcap."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Redcap."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 392.
- William Henderson, Notes on the Folk-Lore of the Northern Counties of England and the Borders, p. 246.
Robin Goodfellow one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Katharine Briggs, An Encyclopedia of Fairies, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Robin Goodfellow."
- Patricia Monaghan, The Encyclopedia of Celtic Mythology and Folklore, p. 396.
Rougarou both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Rugaru."
Rusalka both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Rusalka."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Rusalka."
Salamander one reading
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Salamander."
- Arthur Charles Fox-Davies, A Complete Guide to Heraldry.
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Salamander."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Salamander."
Samebito one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Samebito."
- F. Hadland Davis, Myths and Legends of Japan, p. 375.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Samebito."
Satan both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Devil."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Devil."
- translated by Lady Charlotte Guest, The Mabinogion, p. 308.
- Firdausi, translated by Arthur George Warner and Edmond Warner, The Sháhnáma.
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.
Satyr both readings
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 529.
- Hesiod, translated by Hugh G. Evelyn-White, Hesiod, the Homeric Hymns and Homerica, p. 276.
- J. C. Cooper, An Illustrated Encyclopaedia of Traditional Symbols, s.v. "Satyr."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Satyr."
Scylla both readings
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 510.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Scylla."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Scylla."
Shaitan both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Shaitan."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Shaitan."
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.
Shiqq one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Shiqq."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Shiqq."
Skinwalker both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Skinwalker."
Skunk ape one reading
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Skunk Ape."
- Jan Harold Brunvand, editor, American Folklore: An Encyclopedia, s.v. "Skunk Ape."
Songomby both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Songomby."
Soucouyant both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Soucayant (Soo-Koo-Yah)."
Stihi one reading
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Stihi."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Stihi."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Stihi."
Teumessian Fox one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Teumessian Fox."
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 245.
Teurst one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Teurst."
- Thomas Keightley, The Fairy Mythology, p. 437.
Tiamat both readings
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 277.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Tiamat."
Tikbalang one reading
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Tikbalang."
Tikoloshe both readings
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Tikoloshe."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Tikoloshe."
Troll both readings
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Troll."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Troll."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Troll."
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Troll."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Troll."
Typhon both readings
- Timothy Gantz, Early Greek Myth, p. 2.
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 339.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Seth."
Uktena one reading
- George M. Eberhart, Mysterious Creatures: A Guide to Cryptozoology, s.v. "Uktena."
- Richard Erdoes and Alfonso Ortiz, editors, American Indian Myths and Legends.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Uktena."
utukku both readings
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Utukku."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Utukku."
- R. Campbell Thompson, The Devils and Evil Spirits of Babylonia.
- Robert Lebling, Legends of the Fire Spirits, p. 2010.
Valravn both readings
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Valravn."
Vetala one reading
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Vetala."
- John Dowson, A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, s.v. "Vetala."
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Vetala."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Vetala."
Walutahanga both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Walutahanga."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Walutahanga."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Walutahanga."
Xolotl both readings
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Xolotl."
- Mary Miller and Karl Taube, An Illustrated Dictionary of the Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya, p. 190.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Xolotl."
Zombi one reading
- Maria Leach, editor, Funk & Wagnalls Standard Dictionary of Folklore, Mythology, and Legend, s.v. "Zombi."
Met by
Figures read as meeting the role rather than carrying it: it is in their stories, held by something they meet, oppose, serve or are destroyed by. It is the commoner reading here, and saying so is the point: a bestiary is largely a catalogue of what the carriers of these roles encounter.
Balder
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Balder."
Barong
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Barong."
Garm
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Garm."
Hert-sefu-s
- E. A. Wallis Budge, The Gods of the Egyptians, p. 256.
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Hert-Sefu-S."
Humbaba
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Humbaba."
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Humbaba."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Humbaba."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Humbaba."
Mehen
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Mehen."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Mehen."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Mehen."
Michael
- Ad de Vries, Dictionary of Symbols and Imagery, s.v. "Michael."
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Michael."
- Louis Ginzberg, The Legends of the Jews.
Pazuzu
- Carol Rose, Spirits, Fairies, Leprechauns, and Goblins, s.v. "Pazuzu."
- Jeremy Black and Anthony Green, Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia, s.v. "Pazuzu."
Pytho
- Apollodorus, translated by J. G. Frazer, The Library, p. 182.
- Carol Rose, Giants, Monsters, and Dragons, s.v. "Delphyne."
- Theresa Bane, Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore, s.v. "Delphyne."
Not to be confused with: NOT merely being dark-coloured, nocturnal, invisible, or literally made of shadow.