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A Day in the Life: The Rakshasa
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A Day in the Life: The Rakshasa

A gentleman in the day, a tiger at night. The Rakshasa is the master of illusion. He walks among men, eating their sins and their flesh. Beware the backwards hands.

2025-11-27
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3 min read
hindu-mythologydemonshapeshifter+2
A Day in the Life: The Popobawa
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A Day in the Life: The Popobawa

In Zanzibar, they sleep in groups outside their homes. They know if they sleep alone, the Popobawa will come. And he will make sure everyone knows his name.

2025-11-15
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4 min read
african-folkloredemonshapeshifter+2
A Day in the Life: The Krampus
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A Day in the Life: The Krampus

Saint Nicholas brings gifts for the good. Krampus brings chains for the rest. On the eve of December 5th, the shadow of the Alps has horns.

2025-09-29
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3 min read
alpine-folklorechristmasdemon+2

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