Feb 27, 2023 · Mormo is mentioned once or twice in the comedies of Aristophanes (ca. 450–ca. 385 BCE), where she is an obscure figure who inspires fear. Plato (ca. 429–ca. 347 BCE) …

Mar 22, 2023 · Empusa was a kind of spirit, often likened to a phantom or ghost, with the ability to assume different shapes. Sometimes she transformed into a terrifying creature to frighten …

Nov 29, 2022 · Greek mythology is full of strange and often terrifying creatures, some born at the very beginning of the cosmos. Many of these creatures terrorized mortals until they were slain …

Mar 23, 2023 · Lamia also became increasingly interchangeable with other child-eating spirits, such as Mormo and Gello. Lamia remained important in Byzantine and medieval sources, …

Mar 8, 2023 · These “phantoms,” unlike daemons, were almost always evil or malevolent. They included beings such as Lamia and Mormo, “bogeywomen” known for eating children; the …

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Greek mythology is the body of work detailing the origins of the ancient Hellenic world and the many deities who ruled over it. It includes the histories of gods and goddesses, heroes and …

Devil names: Origin, structure, and meaning. Evil to the core and up to no good, devils have a long history in religions, mythologies, legends, and histories across cultures from Judeo …