water spirits

Half-woman, half-fish or serpent, Mami Wata is West and Central Africa's most powerful water deity. She grants immense wealth and beauty to her devotees but demands absolute loyalty. Cross her or betray her, and she takes everything—including your sanity, fertility, or life.

A beautiful black horse stands by the Scottish loch, its mane dripping with water. It seems gentle, perfect for riding. But climb on its back, and you're trapped—your hands stick to its flesh as it plunges into the depths, drowning you while you scream for help that will never come.

Half-human, half-serpent, the Naga are powerful beings who dwell beneath rivers, lakes, and oceans. They guard treasures, control rain, protect sacred places, and can bless or curse humans depending on how they're treated. Some are benevolent gods; others are deadly enemies.

She was a young woman who drowned—in tragedy, in murder, in suicide. Now she haunts rivers and lakes, beautiful and pale, with green hair and sorrowful eyes. She sings to lure men into the water, tickling them to death or dragging them beneath the surface.

A beautiful white horse appears by the water's edge, so gentle and tame. But if you climb on its back, it will plunge into the depths and drown you—for the Nøkk is no horse at all, but a deadly water spirit that hungers for human souls.

Lurking beneath the waters of Japan’s rivers, the Kappa is a creature of trickery, mischief, and danger. Travelers beware—the still waters may not be as empty as they seem.

Lurking beneath the frigid waters, the Qalupalik waits for the careless and the lost, whispering promises of warmth and comfort that can only lead to a chilling fate.

The Taniwha, ancient and enigmatic, are both protectors and destroyers—monstrous beings that lurk in the depths of Aotearoa’s waters, waiting for those who fail to show respect.