

Elemental ghost-spirits. Guard sacred places.
Bhuta


Monstrous woman with snakes for hair whose gaze turns people to stone.
Medusa


Undead being with necromantic powers. Tests wisdom through riddles.
Vetala


Ruler of underworld and mineral wealth.
Pluto


Ancient god of sacrifice and fire. Symbol of cruelty and terror.
Moloch


Three-headed dog that guards the entrance to the underworld.
Cerberus


Fearsome creature inhabiting water holes, swamps and rivers.
Bunyip


Angel of the abyss. Bringer of necessary destruction.
Abaddon


Giant serpent that gnaws at the roots of Yggdrasil, the World Tree. Killed by Odin and Vidar.
Nidhogg


Shape-shifting demons. Disturb sacrifices and devour humans.
Rakshasa


Demoness who poisons infants through breast milk, killed by baby Krishna.
Putana


Dragon of primordial chaos who betrayed the cosmic order and was defeated by the gods. Symbol of primeval rebellion.
Kur


Demons formed from Brahma's anger. Feed on human vices.
