The fear of something unidentified, unknown and paranormal has always existed. The tales of our distant ancestors are filled with terrifying entities that can scare anyone even today. As a rule, their appearance did not bode well, but only brought death, disease and destruction. Today we have prepared for you the top of the most terrible creatures in the world, from which your blood runs cold.
1. Vetals
The mysterious spirits of Vetala came to us from the myths of the Hindus. It was believed that disgusting entities are able to move into the body of a recently deceased person and "revive" it. Of course, no one expected that a deceased relative would rise from the dead and come to the house for a cup of tea, it was believed that a person is not resurrected, but simply becomes a shell for Vetal, being, in fact, a living corpse.
2. Rakshasa
Another terrible spirit that adherents of Hinduism and Buddhism believed in. Legend has it that Rakshasa is a spirit that loves fresh human flesh more than anything else. It was believed that he is bloodthirsty to such an extent that it costs him nothing to eat a person while still alive, enjoying the pulsation of fading life in every piece of torn flesh.
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3. Lemurs
The ancient Romans were terrified of lemurs - the evil spirits of dead people who had a frightening appearance and, as legend says, actively pursued the living.
4. Yorogumo
This entity is the Japanese alternative to the Black Widow, a spider that devours its male victims after intercourse. The Japanese believed that Yorogumo was a bloodthirsty monster, eerily resembling a spider and capable of changing appearance. Having found its victim, the monster changed its appearance and turned into a beautiful girl who lured men into her nets and brutally dealt with them, eating them to the very bones.
5. Genies
Jinn are mythical creatures typical of Islamic legends and beliefs. It is believed that they represent a kind of fiery substance that does not have a physical body, but can freely communicate with people. Despite the numerous fairy tales, where the genie appears to be a kind wizard who grants wishes, in most legends he is still a negative and sinister character.
6. Abbadon
The fallen angel Abbadon has a specific appearance that resembles the devil himself. He has a trident, huge wings and a serpentine tail, and at its core is the king of the locust army.
7. Assag
An ancient demon named Assag came to us from the Sumerian religion. It was believed that he was so terrible and ugly that he could cause any disease and thereby kill anyone. In ancient scriptures, it was mentioned that from one appearance of this demon, all the fish in the reservoirs immediately died.
8. Abizu
Abizu is a female demon. The ancient inhabitants of the Middle Eastern lands believed that she is the main culprit in all miscarriages and deaths of babies, since she herself is sterile, therefore she hates all those who manage to get pregnant.
9. Ghoul
In Arabic tales and myths, this creature is a disgusting intangible spirit that lives in cemeteries and loves to eat dead bodies.
10. Succubus
According to the legends of the Middle Ages, a succubus is a demon in a woman's guise who came to men of all ages in a dream and seduced them.