Mythology

Mythology

The term mythology can refer to either the study of myths, or to a body of myths. Comparative mythology is the study of connections between myths from different cultures. In the study of folklore, a myth is a sacred narrative explaining how the world and humankind came to be in their present form. Many scholars in other fields use the term "myth" in somewhat different ways. In a very broad sense, the word can refer to any traditional story.

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talason

Anthropology; Mythology

Invisible good spirit that watches over house by night. Created from people whose shadow was bricked in a wall. Those men soon die, but their souls remain eternally bound to that building. Talasons ...

werewolf

Religion; Mythology

In Serbian myth, werewolves were usually closely tied to vampires; occasionally the words are used interchangibly. It was believed that werewolves are born from dead pregnant women when an animal ...

vampire

Religion; Mythology

Reanimated corpse of a wizard, murderer or suicide. After the burial, they leave their graves by turning into a cloud a fog. They are invisible until they attack, but can be seen normally by members ...

milosnice

Anthropology; Mythology

Milosnice (mercybearers), also known merciful ones, good mothers or aunts, were demons of disease. They were given these names in order to appease them as it was believed that uttering a name of god ...

todorci

Religion; Mythology

Todorci are infernal horsemen that stalk the living during St. Theodore's week. They trample over anyone who stands in their way. Rider of the last limping horse in the crowd is considered most ...

karakondzula

Anthropology; Mythology

Female demons looking like hags with sharp teeth and iron nails. They usually mount men and ride them until they're completely physically exhausted. Women are tormented differently, with ...

nocnica

Anthropology; Mythology

Noćnica ("she of the night") is a nocturnal demon attracted to bright light. She may enter the house and cause havoc when everyone's asleep. They also beat children.