Lamia is the main antagonist in the 2009 horror movie Drag Me to Hell voiced by Art Kimbro. Theres a lot of stories told about Pesta, one of which is about a ferryman. You can kill or evade one, maybe even a few, but they just relentlessly keep coming in ever greater numbers. The story surrounds the tragedy of the daughter of King Crotopus of Argos named Psamathe, whose child by Apollo dies and she is executed for suspected promiscuity. While every effort has been made to follow citation style rules, there may be some discrepancies. [7] She became disfigured from the torment, transforming into a terrifying being who hunted and killed the children of others. Eliots The Waste Land (1922). You'll learn about the potential origins and debated existence of mythical creatures. [50] The word play is also seen as being employed in Horace's Odes, to banter Lucius Aelius Lamia the praetor. Another double of the Libyan Lamia may be Lamia, daughter of Poseidon. It is covered with scales all over. The number three is of great symbolical meaning in many myths. I just really find the idea of god instead of being a loving, kindhearted entity, he is instead an abomination that barely is even aware of our existence interesting. "a Lamia's groin" (Benjamin Bickley Rogers, 1874), "a foul Lamia's testicles" (Athenian Society, 1912), "sweaty Crotch of a Lamia" (Paul Roche, 2005). When they consulted Tiresias, he asserted that women had greater pleasure than men, and Hera thereupon struck him blind. In the movie, Lamia is described as "the most feared of all Demons" and having the head and hooves of a goat. It purports to give a full account of the capture of "Lamia of Corinth" by Apollonius, as the general populace referred to the legend. Portions of these humanoids are clearly not of human make. Some giant goat hybrid monster that seeks out, steals, and eats children who misbehave. tendy_trux35. These humanoids are likely to instill fear and revulsion. In certain cultures, mythical beings are deities that are worshiped. [73] Pope Gregory I (d. 604)'s exegesis on the Book of Job explains that the lamia represented either heresy or hypocrisy. If you have a view, opinion, or creature suggestion, let us know in the comments section. A major chunk of these creatures are humanoids. All the while their desperate moans fill your ears driving your mind with fear to the brink of madness. Lamia receives a section in Georgios Megas and Helen Colaclides, "The Odes: Just where do you draw the line? 'ash crone') A blind, cannibalistic female ykai who hails from Akita Prefecture. One story from Wampanoag folklore explains that they began causing mischief and tormenting the Natives out of jealousy of the devotion and affection the Natives had for Maushop, who eventually exiled them to different parts of North America. [1], Memories of cryptozoologist, from the Cape Codder:[citation needed]. They range from monstrous creatures and chimera, hybrids like the Minotaur of ancient Greece, to humanoid mythicals like the mischievous elves of the Norse. A Pukwudgie, also spelled Puk-Wudjie (another spelling, Puck-wudj-ininee, is translated by Henry Schoolcraft as "little wild man of the woods that vanishes"),[1] is a human-like creature of Wampanoag folklore, found in Delaware and Prince Edward Island, sometimes said to be 2-to-3-foot-tall (61 to 91cm). The Independent. The average person may find them quite unpleasant and untrustworthy because they are not entirely human. Sluaghs are heightening creatures that hunt down souls. The creature is blind and uses its sense of smell as well as sound waves. The Glawackus is also known as the Northern Devil Cat. They the envious Little People, These adventures typically lasted as long as it took the Each Uisge to get near a body of water, because then its skin would turn adhesive and it would drag the rider screaming to the bottom to be drowned and eaten. Ilvermorny School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, "Pukwudgies, little people of the Algonquian tribes (Pukwudgie, Puckwudgie, Bagwajinini)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pukwudgie&oldid=1118663842, Legendary creatures of the indigenous peoples of North America, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 October 2022, at 06:06. A gypsy curse associated with him has Lamia torment the victim for three days before having its minions drag them into Hell to burn in its fires for all eternity. Though there are instances that wraiths can be considered 'good' (a specific kind . Calygreyhound: Creature with torso of antelope, head of a wild cat and claws on an eagle (Medieval Heraldry), 48. [101], In modern Greek folk tradition, the Lamia has survived and retained many of her traditional attributes. In Scottish mythology its a shapeshifting horse that frolics around enticing riders to climb up and go on an adventure with it. Pravirakarna - Is a chiranjeevi owl who lives in the Himalayas. When the ferryman came home later that evening, he felt very tired. Not only is Medusa identified with Libya, she also had dealings with the three Graeae who had the removable eye shared between them. It caught on like magic. Tarasque: Fearsome Dragon-like hybrid (French Mythology), 50. Although the Fates were the personifications of destiny, no human could blame the fates, as he was the only one responsible for his failures. The existence of legendary creatures or mythological creatures referred to in ancient traditional circles has not been proven. In other epic tales, creatures such as Medusa, the Minotaur and the Hydra have often been discussed. Shed ask children Am I pretty? and if they answered yes, she removed her mask and asked again. Amphisbaena, a serpent with a head at each end. A dog-like or wolf-like creature that drinks the blood of goats and other livestock. [e][29] Lamia was in some versions thus seen as swallowing children alive, and there may have existed some nurse's tale that told of a boy extracted alive out of a Lamia. Gazers on her face would turn to stone. Ogre: Predatory grotesque hominid monster (European Mythology/Folklore), 42. Lamia appears as an antagonist in Rick Riordan's The Demigod Diaries, appearing in its fourth short story The Son of Magic. In the anime Monster Musume, the character Miia is a lamia. Basically a mass of teeth, tentacles and milky blind eyes sitting in the center of reality, being soothed by his demonic chorus. If she carried the rake, a few would survive. Ellis, Richard. Their ears may be slightly misshaped, their eyes may not line up, or their height may not measure up, but their difference in appearance can be attributed to genetic mistakes or mutation. Alcyoneus, a giant. Hydra: Serpentine water Monster (Roman Mythology/Greek Mythology), 30. Lamia by Zeus gave birth to a Sibyl according to Pausanias, and this would have to be the Libyan Lamia, yet there is a tradition that Lamia the daughter of Poseidon was the mother of a Sibyl. Sure, they are slow. Chupacabra. [64], In Pausanias's version, the monster is called Poin (), meaning "punishment" or "vengeance", but there is nothing about a snake on her forehead. [43], Regarding the seductress, Apollonius further warned, "you are warming a snake (ophis) on your bosom, and it is a snake that warms you". Echidna: Monster that was half-snake and half woman referred to as the mother of Monsters (Greek Mythology), 35. Where Do Myths, Legends and Folktales Come From? On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The creepiest version of this Ive seen is a floating humanoid figure that moves quickly with the wind, with a starved figure and a distended belly because theyre always starving for more human flesh. Arae, female daemons of curses, called forth from the underworld. The mythical story of the Graeae has changed over the course of time. One man called to say he had seen a big animal in the pitch dark with eyes that glowed like embers. [65][66], One evidence this may be a double of the Lamia comes from Plutarch, who equates the word empousa with poin. Agubanba ( , lit. Werewolves are a widespread feature of European mythology. Its more like how a person in a 2d world would have no idea what to make of us as a 3d person. Mythic humanoids are mythological creatures that are part human, or that resemble humans through appearance or character. First, it was a huge cat. Scorpion Man: Creature with body of scorpion and arms, torso and head of human (Akkadian Mythology), 40. No man could compete with Kwasind. It is believed to reside upon the beams of the moon, that is, the Chandra. Most of the creatures are from Europe. The Pukwudgies have since been hostile to humans, and took revenge by killing Maushop's five sons. [19][b][c], Aristophanes wrote in two plays an identically worded list of foul-smelling objects which included the "Lamia's testicles", thus making Lamia's gender ambiguous. Pukwudgie are mentioned in Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's epic poem The Song of Hiawatha. There are a handful of different versions, but theyre all cool. Some yokais, in the Japanese folklore, have a single giant eye: Magnus the Red,the one-eyed primarch of the Thousand Sons legion Warhammer 40k, Naga and his tribe of one-eyed violent mutants in the 1956 B-movie. The existence of legendary creatures or mythological creatures referred to in ancient traditional circles has not been proven. Clodhna If you was carried the broom, she would take the lives of everyone at the farm. DK. [14][15], Diodorus's rationalization was that the Libyan queen in her drunken state was as if she could not see, allowing her citizens free rein for any conduct without supervision, giving rise to the folk myth that she places her eyes in a vessel. You should add more diversity to it. Despite the hideous snakes on her head . A mythological creature, also referred to as a legendary creature or mythical creature, is a fictional, supernatural and imaginary animal or hybrid being (meaning it can sometimes be part human). Longma: Winged Horse that had scales of a dragon (Chinese Mythology), 89. The Overlook Press. Wilkinson, P. (2019). Namazu: Giant Catfish known to cause earthquakes (Japanese Mythology), 59. The thought of someone in your life being replaced by an entity which only pretends to know you and care about you is pretty creepy. KicksButtson. I will bring you across if you spare my life! The old crone slightly tilted her head and reached for the big black book she hid within her clothing. The Norns were goddesses who ruled the fates of people, determined the destinies and lifespans of individuals. Last edited on 22 December 2022, at 18:35, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Podcast 100 Hunting Glastonbury's Glawackus New England Legends", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Glawackus&oldid=1128926918, This page was last edited on 22 December 2022, at 18:35. The Graeae were three sisters of fate who shared one eye and one tooth in Greek mythology. Also an interesting thing about Azathoth is Lovecraft didnt really ever write a story detailing too much about Azathoth, he was going too, but he died before it could be completed, leaving only a partially started draft which honestly I think is much more interesting than having a full story, since it then leaves Azathoth where he belongs, beyond our understanding. warrior457, Nuckelavees are pretty dang cool and also horribly terrifying. The mandrake is the root of a plant from genus Mandragora, which is part of the nightshade family. In that work, Tiresias retained his prophetic gifts even in the underworld, where the hero Odysseus was sent to consult him. [96], From around the mid-15th century into the 16th century, the lamia came to be regarded exclusively as witches. These monsters had a woman's torso, the lower extremities of a snake, and beastly hands. Almops, a giant son of the god Poseidon and the half-nymph Helle. A merman is its male equivalent. The subject of fate is also reflected in Baltic religion where we encounter Laima, the Baltic goddess of fate who together with Dievs, the sky, and Saule, the sun, Laima determines the length and fortune of human life. Typhon: Deadly Serpentine Giant (Greek Mythology), 22. edd., Strabo. These are creatures that may temporarily disguise or transform into a human shape but have entirely different true forms. These animals have then gone on to be described as mythical beasts in stories and subsequent interpretations. The mythological one-eyed creatures have also been the subject of many derivative works and adaptions. (2014). The basis of this identification is the variant maternities of scylla, sometimes ascribed to Lamia (as already mentioned), and sometimes to Hecate. She lifted her eyes towards the ferryman. Probably originating in the Levant in the 2nd millennium bce, the griffin had spread throughout western Asia and into Greece by the . It has been recorded more recently by Rumon Gamba conducting the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra for Chandos Records in a 2019 release of British tone poems. Modern commentators have also tried to establish that she may have originally been a dragoness, by inference. [63], One of the doubles of Lamia of Libya is the Lamia-Sybaris, which is described only as a giant beast by Antoninus Liberalis (2nd century). Perseus Returning the Eye of the Graeae by Henry Fuseli. Ammit: Human devourer with a body believed to be part hippopotamus, crocodile, and lion (Egyptian Mythology), 54. Cockatrice: Two-legged serpent like dragon creature with head of a rooster (Medieval Bestiaries), 51. Harpe is a sickle-type sword used by Perseus to slay Medusa. You board up your doors and windows, but their dead hands reach through any gap. It is referred to as Poine or Ker[60] in classical sources, but later in the Medieval period, one source does call it a lamia (First Vatican Mythographer, c. 9th to 11th century).[61][62]. Because of her cruel acts, her physical appearance changed to become ugly and monstrous. [94], Renaissance writer Angelo Poliziano wrote Lamia (1492), a philosophical work whose title is a disparaging reference to his opponents who dabble in philosophy without competence. Among the ancient authors who mention him are Sophocles, Euripides, Pindar, and Ovid. Live Science. Cynocephaly: Jackal-headed humanoid (Medieval Bestiaries), 71. The Glawackus is also known as the Northern Devil Cat. Tiresias also had a role in Homers Odyssey. Lamia (/lemi/; Greek: ), in ancient Greek mythology, was a child-eating monster and, in later tradition, was regarded as a type of night-haunting spirit (daemon). [38] The last statement has led to the surmise that this lamia/empusa was a sort of blood-sucking vampiress. She can easily turn anyone into stone with a glance. [18][26] Such practices are recorded by the 1st century Diodorus,[9] and other sources in antiquity. griffin, also spelled griffon or gryphon, composite mythological creature with a lion's body (winged or wingless) and a bird's head, usually that of an eagle. the Bible mentions creatures such as dragons and unicorns. These include the half-woman, half-snake beasts of the "Libyan myth" told by Dio Chrysostom, and the monster sent to Argos by Apollo to avenge Psamathe (Crotopus). Diodorus Siculus ( fl. Kee-wakw: Cannibalistic Giant half-human and half-animal (Abenaki Mythology), 46. Sleipnir: Eight-legged Horse believed to be ridden by Odin (Norse Mythology), 86. There is no way to bar the road against a Dullahanall locks and gates open to them when they approach. The mouth is usually in a hideous grin that touches both sides of the head. [54][55][m][n], Meroe has seduced a man named Socrates, but when he plots to escape, the two witches raid his bed, thrust a knife in the neck to tap the blood into a skin bag, eviscerate his heart, and stuff the hole back with sponge. In the cthulhu mythos this thing is god, a blind, constantly dreaming entity, and our universe is but one of his many dreams. In most cases, the greek gods did acts that were worthy of praise and worship. She is depicted as the daughter of Hecate and as having glowing green eyes with serpentine slits, shriveled-up hands with lizard-like claws on them, and crocodile-like teeth. [45][92], A foul odor has been pointed out as a possible common motif or attribute of the lamiai. Carolyne Larrington, a professor at Oxford, has pointed out that myths, legends and folktales sometimes share similarities across continents and cultures. 1st century BC) gave a de-mythologized account of Lamia as a queen of Libya who ordered her soldiers to snatch children from their mothers and kill them, and whose beauty gave way to bestial appearance due to her savageness. Radford, Benjamin. ). In Renaissance emblems, Lamia has the body of a serpent and the breasts and head of a woman, like the image of hypocrisy. [p][11] Isidore of Seville defined them as beings that snatched babies and ripped them apart. Folklore is considered the root that such beliefs stem from. [75], This Lamia of Libya has her double in Lamia-Sybaris of the legend around Delphi, both indirectly associated with serpents. Met. Argus or Argus Panoptes, a hundred-eyed giant. Tiresias and Evenius received the gift of prophecy, and the poet, Several blind characters have been created by, This page was last edited on 29 December 2022, at 22:35. A number of references to the presence of mythical beings in the Middle Ages have been made in books. [16], Lamia was the daughter born between King Belus of Egypt and Lybie, according to one source. That experience of life as both sexes may have inadvertently caused his blindness. They are known to kidnap people, push them off cliffs, attack their victims with short knives and spears, and to use sand to blind their victims. Azatoth, from H.P Lovecrafts cthulhu mythos. Geryon: Monster with three human-like heads (Greek Mythology), 39. The story goes that as Oedipus was traveling down the road to Thebes, he is confronted by the mysterious creature. [89], Some commentators have also equated Lamia with Hecate. Typhon (Greek and Roman) Echidna (Greek) The Furies (Greek and Roman) Scylla and Charybdis (Greek) Banshees (Celtic) 1. There most prominent attributes would have to be there unusually large noses and shaggy long moss colored hair. Creatures Arachne In Ancient Greek mythology, gods and goddesses regularly interacted with mere mortals. A monstrous fire-breathing hybrid creature with the body of a lion, the head of a goat, and a tail with a snake's head. In other legends they are described as being half-swan or old, ugly hags. Jorgumo from the Gazu Hyakki Yagy by Toriyama Sekien. [87][88] It is noted that this character terrorized Delphi, just as the dragon Python had. Fenrir: Gigantic monstrous wolf (Norse Mythology), 25. Cthulhu represents the same thing, something so much bigger that we cant know or even comprehend its real form. mysaltyalt, The Hecatoncheires, they have one hundred hands and fifty heads. He is a participant in several well-known legends. [39] An apparition (phasma [40][g]) which in the assumed guise of a woman seduced one of Apollonius's young pupils. In his 9th-century treatise on divorce, Hincmar, archbishop of Reims, listed lamiae among the supernatural dangers that threatened marriages, and identified them with geniciales feminae,[74] female reproductive spirits. The 1982 novel Lamia by Tristan Travis sees the mythological monster relocated to 1970s Chicago, where she takes bloody vengeance on sex offenders while the cops try to figure out the mystery. Image credit: Doorway To Other Worlds. Antero Vipunen: A giant known to possess knowledge and spells (Finish Mythology), 65. So, at times poets described them as "beautiful.". The search came back empty-handed. Or they may be simply unnamed or differently named. He looked towards the harbor and there he could see a old woman. 1. An account of Apollonius of Tyana's defeat of a lamia-seductress inspired the poem Lamia by John Keats. This article presents an epic list of the 100 greatest beasts and beings of mythology, legend and folklore. [102] John Cuthbert Lawson remarks "the chief characteristics of the Lamiae, apart from their thirst for blood, are their uncleanliness, their gluttony, and their stupidity". (Greek Mythology), 34. Leprechaun: Fairies depicted as little men (Irish Folklore), 24. Besides longevity, another of Tiresiass features involves his having lived as a man, then as a woman, and then as a man again. Sea Serpent: A large type of dragon-snake monster found in the sea (Greek Mythology), 23. With all this equipment, Perseus managed to kill Medusa by looking at her through the reflection of the shield and escaped her sisters by wearing the cap. Scylla: Monster that lived by the water (Greek Mythology), 44. However, there are also superstitions which claim thedoppelgangeris a non-human entity which can alter its physical appearance to literally become someone else and take their place. Lou Carcolh: Hybrid of Snake-Mollusk (French Mythology/Folklore), 91. They were so powerful that no god had the right or the means to alter their decisions. Aristotle says there is a shark called "lamia". [22], It is somewhat uncertain if this refers to the one Lamia[23] or to "a Lamia" among many, as given in some translations of the two plays;[24] a generic lamia is also supported by the definition as some sort of a "wild beast" in the Suda. One might also compare the Graeae with the three spinners of Destiny, the Moirai who were also called the Fates in Greek mythology. For the descriptions and nature of the Lamia, Keats drew from Burton's The Anatomy of Melancholy. This category includes witches, elves, fairies, nymphs, and house spirits. Centaur: Horse with an upper human body (Greek Mythology), 12. While ancient paintings, art and sculpture signify the existence of creatures, there is not enough evidence or strong, significant explanations to prove mythical beings do indeed exist. Living secluded solitary lives, the Jorgumo builds her nest in abandoned places such as caves and old houses and lures her prey back to her web. Aibell is one of a number of Irish mythology creatures that uses music to defeat their enemies. In Keats's version, the student Lycius replaces Menippus the Lycian. [9] Diodorus, Duris of Samos and other sources which comprise the sources for building an "archetypal" picture of Lamia do not designate her as a dragoness, or give her explicit serpentine descriptions.[82]. Its a rare coincidence, but thats not the words original definition. Apollo as punishment then sends the child-devouring monster to Argos. Scylla and Charybdis were both sea monsters, while Cyclops was a one-eyed giant. Rama, CC BY-SA 3.0 FR, via Wikimedia Commons. Ashman, Malcolm. It represents something so powerful that you just cant comprehend it, trying to understand it drives you mad. Mboi Tui: Hybrid serpent-peacock monster (Guarani Mythology). Argus Panoptes: Multi-eyed monster (Greek Mythology), 73. Fairy: Metaphysical form of spirit (European Folklore), 14. It alludes to Plutarch's use of the term in De curiositate, where the Greek writer suggests that the term Lamia is emblematic of meddlesome busybodies in society. Many creatures of the classical era, such as the Flying Horse, Centaur, Triton and Chimera have been depicted in stone carvings, sculptures and paintings. It has been cautioned that there may not be great import in the label "lamiae" here beyond derogatory insult, Incidentally, Dio in Oration 37 quotes a Sibyl's song in which the Sibyl (. Lowell Thomas, a radio network commentator, who was popular nationwide, reported the Glawackus had been named by a "Connecticut scientist.". According to lore, a person who annoyed a Pukwudgie would be subject to nasty tricks by it, or subject to being followed by the Pukwudgie, who would cause trouble for them. [21][d] This was later incorporated into Edward Topsell's 17th-century envisioning of the lamia. The centaur or hippocentaur is a legendary creature from Greek mythology. For example, the Greek epic The Odyssey by Homer mentions fierce and monstrous creatures such as Scylla, Charybdis and Cyclops. Imp: Similar to goblin or fairy (European Folklore), 28. [93], Lamia may originate from the Mesopotamian demoness Lamashtu. Psyclopps, the one-eyed guitarist for the costumed comedy punk band, Black Shuck - a one-eyed demon dog in the song. This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 17:38. Garuda: Human-eagle hybrid known to be a protector (Hindu/Jain/Buddhist Mythology), 55. The glawackus is one of the fearsome critters, a group of legendary creatures in the folklore and traditions of lumberjacks during the 19th and early 20th centuries in North America. 1st century BC) gave a de-mythologized account of Lamia as a queen of Libya who ordered her soldiers to snatch children from their mothers and kill them, and whose beauty gave way to bestial appearance due to her savageness. Charybdis: Deadly Sea Monster (Greek Mythology), 32. Zeus gave Lamia the power of prophecy and the ability to take out and reinsert her eyes, possibly because she was cursed by Hera with insomnia or because she could no longer close her eyes, so that she was forced to always obsess over her lost children.[1]. Someone who naturally looks exactly like someone else without any blood relation. [58], Some commentators, despite the absence of actual blood-sucking, find these witches to share "vampiric" qualities of the lamiae (lamiai) in Philostratus's narrative, thus offering it up for comparison.[59]. Changeling. Myths & Legends: An illustrated guide to their origins and meanings. Laestrygonians: Man-eating giants (Greek Mythology), 100. [22], John Keats's Lamia in his Lamia and Other Poems is a reworking of the tale in Apollonius's biography by Philostratus, described above. [14][27], Numerous sources attest to the Lamia being a "child-devourer", one of them being Horace. Fomorians: Monstrous and hostile beings (Irish Mythology), 31. The theme of blindness has been explored by many different cultures throughout history, with blind characters appearing in stories from ancient Greek mythology and Judeo-Christian religious texts. They were forced by Perseus, by stealing their eye, into revealing the location of Medusa. These, and other considerations have prompted modern commentators to suggest she is a dragoness.[76][77]. Conway, D.J. [a][14][17], According to the same source, Lamia was taken by Zeus to Italy, and that Lamos, the city of the man-eating Laestrygonians, was named after her. A number of theories that make mythical creatures real, or rather seem real, are based on accounts of the real-life encounters of man in early times. While religious experts debate whether creatures mentioned in holy books have been used in a metaphoric manner, interpretations among historians and scholars are varied. They are frightened of gold, and even a single gold pin can drive a Dullahan away. CheGaffero. While the existence of legendary creatures is shrouded in myth, some lingering belief in their existence cannot be denied. In the cthulhu mythos this thing is god, a blind, constantly dreaming entity, and our universe is but one of his many dreams. Teju Jagua: Lizard-dog hybrid with seven dog heads (Guarani Mythology), 94. [78] Either one could be Lamia the mother of Scylla mentioned in the Stesichorus (d. 555 BC) fragment, and other sources. Simargl: Winged dog or lion (Slavic Mythology), 97. Since ancient times, people have chosen to believe or not believe in legends about mythological creatures. The definitive non-Native depiction of the Wendigo is from Algernon BlackwoodsThe Wendigo, which is a great story. steeldraco, Without question, the Each Uisge (pronounced something like ak ishka). However, the presence of these creatures has often been described in folklore, legends, fables, poetry, mythology, fairy tales, novels, myths and other varied forms of fiction. If you piss it off, one version is that it transforms into an ugly old man who dances naked And this sight is so horrifying its been known to drive men mad. Manaakii. This theory provides an explanation as to why humans believe in legendary creatures; however, the truth remains unclear. Its eyes are constantly moving about and can see across the countryside even during the darkest nights. Fiercely independent, tricky and not over-fond of humankind (whether magical or mundane), it possesses its own powerful magic. Masslive.com, Masslive.com, 2 Feb. 2018, www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/2018/02/son_of_caveman_springfield_boo.html. Second is a northern ghoul variant a person who eats human flesh becomes a wendigo, rather than eating flesh because they were possessed by a wendigo. [13][12], According to one myth, Hera deprived Lamia of the ability to sleep, making her constantly grieve over the loss of her children, and Zeus provided relief by endowing her with removable eyes. [31] The lexicon also has an entry under mormo () stating that Mormo and the equivalent mormolykeion[f] are called lamia, and that all these refer to frightful beings. 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