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A list of creatures in this bestiary:
Okay, I thought this blog was a bit chaotic, so I attempted to create some clarity by making a “library page” with links to all the creatures I posted articles about so far. The idea is that I’ll post a link to this page at the end of future posts, and also update this list with every new entry. (But keep in mind that I’m still fairly new to this site and I may be doing everything wrong as I have no idea what I’m doing.)
I also grouped some mythologies together for convenience, but clarified whenever possible.
Inuit mythology
The Mahahaa
The Amajuqsuit
The Palraijuq
The Ijirait
The Tunnituarjuit and related spirits
African mythology:
The Shetani (Makonde myths)
The Aigamuxa (Khoekhoen myths)
The Inkanyamba (Zulu myths)
The Adze (Ewe myths)
The Zin Kibaru (Songhai myths)
Thai+Laotian+Indonesian mythology:
The Phi Kong Koi
The Pocong
The Krasue (Thai, Laotian)
BeNeLux folklore:
The Witte Wieven (Dutch)
The Ossaert (Dutch)
The vuurmannen (Dutch)
Brazilian mythology:
The Curupira
The Lobreu
Corpo-Seco
The Encantado
The Anhangá
The Capelobo
The Caruara
Japanese mythology and Yokai:
The Dorotabō
The Umibōzu
The Joro-Gumo
British/Celtic mythologies:
The Blue Men of the Minch (Scotland)
The Fachan (Scotland)
The Kelpie (Scotland, Celtic)
The Bodach (Scotland, Gaelic)
Y Mari Lwyd (Welsh)
The Gwiber (Welsh)
Chiloé mythology and Chilean mythology:
The Imbunche
The Chonchon
Trinidad mythology:
La Jabless
The Douen
Slavic mythologies:
The Karakondžula (Serbian myth)
The Samodivas
The Krivomjeri (Croatia)
The Kikimora
The Lesovik or Leshy
The Zmaj
Medieval European mythologies:
The Mermecoleon
The Trolual (also Icelandic myth)
The Aspis
The Peryton
Italian folklore:
The Badalisc
Spanish folklore:
The Huay Chivo
Maori mythology:
The Ponaturi
The Taniwha
The Patupaiarehe
Chinese mythology:
The Fenghuang
The mirror people
Mexican/Nahua/Aztec mythology:
The Tlahuelpuchi (Nahua)
The Ahuizotl (Aztec)
Dineh/Navajo mythology:
The Skin-walkers
Algonquin mythology:
The Wendigo
Egyptian mythology:
The seven scorpions of Selket
Greek mythology:
The Amphisbaena
The Hekatonkheires
Persian mythology:
The Manticore/Mantichora
The Simurgh
Bulgarian, Anatolian mythologies:
The Karankoncolos and the Karakondjul
German folklore:
The Roggenmuhme
Mesopotamian mythology:
The Lilin
The Stone Men
Aboriginal mythology:
The Garkain
Taíno mythology (Caribbean):
The Zemis
Hinduism and Buddhism:
The Apsaras
Modern cryptids:
The sky rods
The Ahool
a kind caring character being kind and caring because they actively choose to be despite their anger and trauma will always be infinitely more compelling and relatable than them just being a pure innocent baby uwu
Me
Writing Prompt #248
“You’re a…a…”
“A werewolf.”
“And you didn’t tell me? That’s…that’s…Dude. That’s the coolest thing, why wouldn’t you tell me? I’m so pissed right now, holy shit.”
do you have any advice for someone who also wants to make stories? Any advice is appreciated.
hi bestie!
having your own recognizable style will help you 2x in the long run. so hone your style! i know some say imitation is a good way to get started but honestly you're also learning that persons mistakes as well. because no one is perfect and we all have weaknesses.
i think i would say that the longer you can create without the need of an audience, the better. growing slowly will do you better than virality. challenge yourself to improve something with each post. have a LOTTT of inspirations and different references.
about posting consistently on yt: consistently doesnt mean often or weekly. consistency means consistent. if thats only once a month, so be it as long as your audience knows to expect something from you then.
hold your personal opinion of your work above all, then trusted friends/family, and then MAYBE people that are where you want to be. but yours above all.
great storytellers can grip an audience, but AMAZING storytellers make vulnerable art. just be genuine in your work and create for you and people will come. if you create from the heart, hearing people connect with your characters will be all the more fulfilling.
Reblogging for story inspo
“Mom, there’s someone under the bed.” You bend down and see your son there instead and he whispers “Mom that’s not me up there!” You take a step back when someone tugs your shirt. You turn, your son is in the closet asking “who are they?” You suddenly hear him calling from downstairs “Mommy?”
This is the exact vibe I needed thank you
Art by Man Luo