3 fearsome female demons

The mythology and folklore of many towns incorporate female demons .In Mysterious we have met Abrahel and this time we bring you another 3 fearsome female demons.

Female demons

1.Ardat Lili

Ardat Lili is a night demon which is also known as Lilu or Lilitu.We find it in Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian cultures and in the Hebrew tradition.The name means "Lady of desolation" and is described as a flying spirit that for the Assyrians it has wings made of wind and for the Hebrews it takes the form of an owl.Its hair is permanently matted and does all the damage it can to the humans it comes into contact with.

3 fearsome female demons

Se it also associates it with the storms already ctua like a sucubo, attracting men to desert areas to kill them.It also causes harm to children and pregnant women .In some traditions she is considered the mother of Lilith , Adam's first wife.

2.Batibat

The Batibat, also called Bangungot because of the illness he causes, is a female demon of folklore ilocano.The ilocanos are a Filipino ethno-linguistic group.The Batibat takes the form of a very thick woman and is a peaceful demon until someone cuts the tree in which he lives.Then becomes vindictive .He will go to the house that has been made with the wood of his tree and will sit on the chest of the one who sleeps in it causing death .Death will be caused by asphyxiation and this disease fatal night is called Bangungot and its description is very similar to the sudden death of the adult that occurs during sleep.

3 fearsome female demons

There one way to counteract the attack of a Batibat: biting the thumb of the foot .In this way the attacked will wake up from the nightmare to the that the Batibat has induced and will get rid of its attack.

3.Empusa

Empusa is a figure that belongs to the mythology of ancient Greece .She is considered a devils guardian of hades , daughter of Hecate and Mormo.She is a "shapeshifter" , this gift allows her adopt the appearance of domestic animals like dogs or cows, but also that of a beautiful hetera or prostitute, however, when she becomes a woman, she cannot completely transform herself and a of his legs is shaped like a donkey's leg or becomes a bronze member.

3 fearsome female demons

The full moon nights likes to attract their victims, mainly travelers, to deserted places and while they sleep drink their blood and then eat them .Currently it still exists in the folklore of the Greek mountains an elf that scares the shepherds taking the form of a dog, an ox or a mule.

What do you think of these fearsome female demons? Do you know others? If you have been interested in this article, you may want to read:

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