#folklorecreature

[al-ma-48]

Story in caption. Week 4 - Saci Perere (#creatuanary2023 day 27)

This week I report on another fascinating R&D project by the leading supplier to all the nastiest dungeon keepers in Almaos. This one actually had made it to some test market dungeons! Market research had forecast a vast market for a mischievous but not too aggressive creature for entry-level dungeons. By magically hybridizing a dark gnome, a garden gnome and the infamous one-legged flamingo, R&D created the saci perere, adorable small creatures with one leg, never to be seen without their pipe and a magical red cap. Yet, these annoying tricksters manifested an unrestrained appetite for mischief! Saci would miss no opportunity to play a nasty trick. Initial feedback from the test dungeons promised a huge success - dungeon keepers loved them! That intellectual inhibitions did not restrain their passion for playing tricks was by design and key to their success. Yet, it also proved their undoing as heroes learned to flood the dungeon with cheap, knotted strings. The saci’s craving for pranks compelled to them undo any knot, keeping them too busy to upset the heroes anymore. R&D tried to salvage the project by creating a string devouring slug, but they also ate essential parts of the dungeon infrastructure. In the end, the project had to be abandoned.

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[artistassinideas]

Monstruo de Flatwoods:

Una criatura que supuestamente fue avistada en la ciudad de Flatwoods en el condado de Braxton, West Virginia, Estados Unidos, el 12 de septiembre de 1952. Probablemente era solo una lechuza común.

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Flatwoods Monster:

A creature that was supposedly sighted in the town of Flatwoods in Braxton County, West Virginia, United States, on September 12, 1952. It was probably just a barn owl.

[mila2010]

Guest by InkYami on DeviantArt

[hexgirlwords]

list of spooky characters that are in the public domain

Here is a list of spooky characters that are in the public domain and can be used without restrictions for commercial purposes:

Dracula: The iconic vampire character created by Bram Stoker, Dracula is a timeless figure associated with horror and the supernatural.

Frankenstein's Monster: Based on Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," this creature, assembled from various body parts, has become a classic symbol of horror and science gone wrong.

The Headless Horseman: Known for his appearance in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," this character is a haunting figure riding through the night, seeking his lost head.

The Phantom of the Opera: Created by Gaston Leroux, the enigmatic and disfigured Phantom has been a staple of horror and romance, with numerous adaptations in film, theater, and literature.

The Witches: Characters associated with magic and the supernatural, witches have a rich folklore history and can be interpreted in various ways, from wicked hags to mystical enchantresses.

The Mummy: Inspired by ancient Egyptian mythology, the mummy is a preserved corpse believed to possess supernatural powers and is often associated with curses and retribution.

The Wolfman: A character plagued by a curse that transforms him into a wolf-like creature during the full moon, the Wolfman has been a popular figure in horror movies and literature.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde: From Robert Louis Stevenson's novella, this character explores the duality of human nature and the struggle between good and evil.

The Invisible Man: Originally created by H.G. Wells, this character becomes invisible through scientific experimentation, leading to a descent into madness and chaos.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame: Quasimodo, the hunchbacked bell-ringer of Notre Dame Cathedral, is a tragic and sympathetic character from Victor Hugo's novel.

Remember to conduct your own research and verify the public domain status of these characters, as copyright laws can vary by country and may have changed since their original creation.

[velkacrow]

While i redraw carbuncle i stumbled this unicorn bunny from the middle east folklore #almiraj #bunny #rabbit #hare #folklorecreature #folkelore #mythicalbeast #mythicalcreature #myart #myartwork #digitaldrawing #digitalcolor #digitalart #digitalpainting https://www.instagram.com/p/CcQ2LM6BKkI/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ms-morri]

Day 2 of late night postings of #inktober. Today’s posting is of a Puca or Pooka. This is an Irish trickster of sorts who could either bring you good or bad luck, depending on its mood and how you treated it. #inktober2019 #puca #pooka #folklore #folklorecreature #irish #celtic https://www.instagram.com/p/B3JKcTchnDX/?igshid=mmml3ginnl5m

[nearys]

Huldra #art #illustrator #illustration #huldra #illustrationartists #illustratorsoninstagram #illustragram #creature #folklore #myth #mythology #folklorecreature #mywork #idajensen https://www.instagram.com/p/By2u3kUIZFM/?igshid=kqafxjbblacg

[pale-moonyart]

A outfit and accessory study for Saibh the council member from the main trio. I updated the story today if anyone is interested it’s under the same name as this account or Palefacealways on wattpad. I would love if you could give it a chance! It’s less than five minutes to read it currently but I’ll be updating again twice next week. Thank you for liking and following I appreciate it ___________________#irishfolklore #irishmythology #irishfairies #puka #fairy #kelpie #folklorecreature #skechbook #sketchbookdrawing #sketchbookpage #sketchbookart #sketchbookspread #charcterstudy #ocstudy #oc #ocdrawing #ocart #outfitstudy #art #artist #artofinstagram #artoftheday #artist #draw #drawing #drawingoftheday #watercolor #watercolour #crayolasupertips #originalcharacter #originalcharacterart https://www.instagram.com/p/Cer1DkxoESe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[fancifulrealities]

So.... I recently discovered that the hodag was a thing, and I might be a little obsessed. ... He's described as having the head of a frog, teeth like an elephant, lateral horns like an ox, stocky legs with huge claws, a spiny back like a dinosaur, and long tail with spears at the end. He has fine green hair, glowing red eyes like a sunset, and a mischievous (and sometimes malicious) demeanor. Standing about 30 inches tall, he eats water snakes, mud turtles, fish and sometimes white bulldogs. Said to snatch and devour prize fish right off the fisherman's line, and often blamed for missing objects such as keys and sunglasses, he's basically the scapegoat fae-creature of the north woods and I adore him. ... #hodag #folklore #northwoods #sketch #doodle #drawing #hodagcreature #mythicalcreatures #folklorecreatures #faecreatures #fantasycreatures #folk #thehodag #hodagart https://www.instagram.com/p/CdbHveyu4C1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[ms-morri]

Alright, back to the late night posts. I’m very tired but I have my day 5 #inktober! Today’s is a Drop Bear, the frightening carnivorous Kola that is said to hunt Australian tourists. Best way to avoid them is to develop an Australian accent, cover yourself in Vegemite, or braid forks into your hair. #inktober2019 #dropbear #folklore #folklorecreature https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Q8a6Khncr/?igshid=1fony2cdrc8n1

[ms-morri]

My first #inktober this year! This years theme is folklore creatures from around the world. Today is an Aswang, which I just learned about today. It’s a vampire like creature from the Philippines. They don’t just drink blood like the European vampires, but also flesh and organs and they have long tongues. Also unlike the European vampires they can walk in daylight, so this Aswang is going about her day, picking out the boys she’ll hunt later at night when she has her full powers. #inktober2019 #folklorecreature #folklore https://www.instagram.com/p/B3GckoIBr_O/?igshid=84t0v4q5266r

[alexkujawa]

2017 Inktober, Day 25 NANG TA-KHIAN (lady of the ta-khian tree) is a female spirit in Thai folklore, who gets her name from haunting the ta-khian tree. It is said that she will also haunt a house made from the wood of a ta-khian tree, leading to these trees being very rarely used for lumber. She is not considered a malicious spirit, and will only harm immoral or bad people who come too close to her haunt. For this reason, one of the few places where ta-khian wood is used as a building material is in buddhist monasteries, as the monks are considered virtuous enough to have nothing to fear from the tree spirits. Still, the trees are only felled for this purpose after a ceremony is performed to ask the spirit's permission. Older ta-khian trees are often wrapped with coloured cloth by buddhist monks to protect the spirits' abode from logging, and to protect humans from the spirits' wrath. Only 7 more Inktober days remaining! This year I am drawing female ghosts, monsters, and demons from around the world. . #inktober #NangTakhian #sketchbook #treespirit #dryad #inktober2017 #treewoman #tree #illustration #drawing #artwork #folklorecreature #apparition #artistsoninstagram #instart #inkdrawing #alexkujawa

[alexkujawa]

2017 Inktober, Day 17 LICHO is an embodiment of evil fate and misfortune in Slavic mythology. It is a demon usually depicted as either an old, ugly, skinny woman with one eye, or as a small shaggy wide-eyed goblin of the forest. Licho is most powerful in the old woman form. She is attracted to happy households and communities which she seeks to destroy. She causes mischief by misplacing or destroying people's belongings, damaging property, causing fires, tormenting pets or farm animals, and by bringing all kinds of sickness to crops, animals, or people. Licho sometimes focuses on one individual, usually a kind and good person, trying to corrupt them. She will haunt them by whispering all kinds of lies, bad thoughs and ideas into their ear, trying to bring them astray and often causing madness. Licho never sleeps and there is no proven way of protecting yourself against it or fighting it off. If you are haunted by Licho you simply have to wait for it to get tired of you and leave. Other names: Лихо (Russian), лі́ха (Belarusian), licho (Polish), Likho or liho (English). . My Inktober continues! This year I am drawing female ghosts, monsters, and demons from around the world. . #inktober #licho #inktober2017 #likho #liho #badluck #demon #monster #cyclops #folklore #folklorecreature #polishfolklore #slavicfolklore #misfortune #mischiefdemon #mischief #sketchbook #drawing #illustration #femaledemons #femalemonsters #artwork #artistoninstagram #instart #evilspirit

[alexkujawa]

2017 Inktober, Day 16 SOUCOUYANT is a type of blood sucking hag in Carribean folklore. The soucouyant practices black magic. She is a shapeshifter who appears as a reclusive old woman by day. By night, she strips off her wrinkled skin and puts it in a mortar. In her true form, as a fireball she flies across the dark sky in search of a victim. The soucouyant can enter the home of her victim through any sized hole like cracks, crevices and keyholes. Soucouyants suck people's blood from their arms, legs and soft parts while they sleep leaving blue-black marks on the body in the morning. If the soucouyant draws too much blood, it is believed that the victim will either die, become a soucouyant or perish entirely, leaving her killer to assume her skin. Other common names for SOUCOUYANT: Soucriant (in Dominica, St. Lucian, Trinidadian, Guadeloupean folklore), Lougarou (in Haiti, Louisiana, and Grenada), Ole-Higue or Ole Haig (in Guyana and Jamaica), and Asema (Suriname). My Inktober continues! This year I am drawing female ghosts, monsters, and demons from around the world. . #inktober #sketchbook #soucouyant #asema #soucriant #olehaig #olehigue #firewitch #carribbeanfolklore #folklorecreature #witch #hag #inktober2017 #inkdrawing #illustration #artistoninstagram #instart #drawing #drawingmonsters

[alexkujawa]

2017 Inktober, Day 14 SIHUANABA is a Central American spirit that lures men, and takes form in variations on a theme, depending on who glimpses it. To unfaithful men it will appear as a beautiful young woman. To faithful men it will appear as the man's spouse or lover. To young boys it will appear as their mother. It typically appears seen only from behind, naked or clad in sheer and flimsy clothing, washing or combing its hair. When its target gets close it will reveal its face to be either that of a horse, or a skull, which either kills the man of fright or drives him insane. The man may simply wander to his doom in search of the Sihuanaba, a sort of Siren of the desert. . My Inktober continues! This year I am drawing female ghosts, monsters, and demons from around the world. . #inktober #Sihuanaba #sketchbook #inktober2017 #blackandwhiteartwork #siren #drawing #illustration #traditionalart #art #artwork #folklorecreature #folklore #monsterwoman #drawingmonsters #artistoninstagram #inkdrawing #instart #ghost #ghoststory #apparition #lure

[fancifulrealities]

I think my hodag is a smaller cousin to the common hodag. Sketched on paper then colored digitally. I suppose I should come up with a proper name for him.... Oddly enough, "Fishbreath" comes to mind. Anyway, I adore him. ... #hodag #folklore #northwoods #sketch #doodle #drawing #hodagcreature #mythicalcreatures #folklorecreatures #faecreatures #fantasycreatures #folk #thehodag #hodagart https://www.instagram.com/p/CdeKwFJpNnS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=