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- 3. A mythical creature from Algonquian folklore, described as a malevolent, cannibalistic, and often monstrous being.
- 5. A creature, often in the form of a human child, left in place of a stolen child by supernatural entities, such as fairies.
- 6. A shapeshifter from Native American legends, capable of assuming the form of animals or other people.
- 10. A cryptid from Latin American folklore, often described as a blood-sucking creature that preys on livestock.
- 12. A preserved body, often from ancient Egypt, that is wrapped in bandages and believed to have supernatural qualities or curse those who disturb it.
- 13. A mythical creature that feeds on the blood of the living to sustain its own existence, often associated with immortality.
- 14. A female spirit from Irish folklore believed to wail or scream as a harbinger of death, particularly for certain families.
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- 1. A double or look-alike of a living person, often considered an omen of bad luck or impending death when seen.
- 2. A reanimated corpse, often depicted in folklore as being under the control of a sorcerer or a virus, with a hunger for human flesh.
- 4. A ritualistic practice of driving out demons or malevolent spirits from a possessed person or place.
- 7. An unexpected or supernatural appearance of a ghost or spirit, often associated with deceased individuals.
- 8. A mischievous or malevolent ghost known for causing disturbances and physical manifestations, such as moving objects or making loud noises.
- 9. A malevolent creature in folklore that is said to feed on the flesh of the dead, often lurking in graveyards.
- 11. Horseman A spectral figure, typically a decapitated rider on horseback, often associated with the legend of Sleepy Hollow.