Yvonne Belisle
June 20th, 2001, 04:26 PM
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Gods, Goddesses, Demons and There Enemies
A Condensed List
By: Mike Willows
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Gods and Goddesses:
Aegir (Germanic god): stormy seas
Agni Hindu: Fire god; He has three heads and five arms he is always surrounded by flames.
Amon-Ra (Egyptian god): Father of the gods
Amphitrite (Greek goddess): sea
Anubis (Egyptian god): the dead
Aphrodite (Greek goddess): love, beauty
Apollo (Greek god): prophecy, music, poetry, sun, agriculture, cattle, light, truth
Aries (Mars) (Greek god): war
Artemis (Greek goddess): moon, childbirth, nature, harvest, hunt
Asclepius (Greek god): medicine
Astarte (Greek/Roman goddess): love, fruitfulness
Athena (Greek goddess): industry, arts, wisdom, war
Balder/Baldur (Norse god): light, joy
Bellona (Roman goddess): war
Ceres (Roman goddess): agriculture
Cronus (Greek god): ruler of the universe
Cupid (Greek god): He was the god of love he was also the sun of Aries and Venus.
Cybele (Roman goddess): nature, fertility, Great Mother of the Gods
Dagon (Philistines/Middle East god): fertility
Demeter (Greek goddess): earth, agriculture
Diana (Roman goddess): love, moon, hunt
Dionysus (Greek god): wine, vegetation
Eris (Greek goddess): strife
Gaea (Greek Mythology): Mother earth
Hades (Greek god): underworld
Hecatea (source unknown): god/ess of animals, crossroads and transformation
Hephaestus (Greek god): Black Smith to the gods
Hera (Greek goddess): Of love, (Zeus's wife)
Hercules: Son of Zeus, Half mortal half god
Hermes (Greek god): commerce, messenger of gods
Ipicules: Hercules's Half brother. (Same Mother)
Odin (Norse god): Cheif god in the Norse religion has two ravens to help him watch over the world
Pandora (Greek goddess): Released evil and disease but gave hope and or faith to the world
Poseidon (Greek god): of the sea
Persephone (Greek goddess): the dead, fertility of earth
Phaethon: son of Apollo
Three Fates (Greek Witches?): Decided the future of gods and mortals. (Shared one eye)
Thor (Norse god): Thunder and the sky
Venus (Roman goddess): Had no mother or father she spran fully grown from the ocean she was so beautiful the wind almost lost it's breath.
Zeus (Greek god): Ruler of the gods and god of the sky
Demons and Lore:
Anointed One: A young chosen boy used to lure a slayer to her death (more Powerful Then a vampire master)
Werewolf: a person who is possesed and changes into the amimal who's spirit
posesses the person.
Frankenstien: The idea of re-animating the dead. Somone would have the power
to create there own living being.
The Loathsome Dragon (English Fairy Tale): A princess who was turned into a
dragon by her stepmother.
Witch Craft: Belived to be in league with satan. These people used the forces
of the earth and other realms to give them supernatural "Magic" or "power"
NOTE: Most witches in th 1990's are now not in any joint with satan they use the earth.
Demon: Demons can come in many shapes and sizes. The have abnormal or "super
natural" abilities and usually there main goal is to plauge humanity which has
taken purchase of the realm of earth which they used to own.
Astral Projection: The theory that while one sleeps one has another body-an
astral body-they can travel through time and space.
Feeding: Drinking blood, or any other means for a demons survival.
Harvest: a night once in a century When a Master Vampire can draw power from
one of his minions while it feeds.
Host: The person or creature of whom the vampire, or any other demon feeds off
of.
Master: The most powerful of vampire or any other creature. usually has the
Power to destroy the world.
Minion: A follower of the Master.
Slayer: A girl born once every generation With the strength and skill to hunt
the vampires and demons.
Sire: one who creates a vampire.
Vampire: Demonic creatures who live off the blood of humans; a vampire appears
to be normal until the host is apon them--only then do they show ther true
demonic visage.
Vessel: A minion bearing a three-pointed symbol, which can give the master
vampire power by feeding.
Watcher: Person who finds the slayer and leads her on her path; it is his
destiny to guide the slayer.
The Unicorn (Mythological beast): Represents beauty, strength, and goodness
The Azure Dragon (Chinese Mythology): A dragon who controls the weather.
Hydra Roman and (Greek Beast): A nine headed snake which gains 2 more heads when
1 is cut off nearly indestructible.
Cadmus (Greek mythological warrior): Cadmus slayed the hydra and buried its
teeth in the ground. From these teeth warriors grew and helped Cadmus build
the City of Thebes.
Troll (Scandanavian Folklore): hostile creatures who live inside dark caves and
mountains. They usually are keepers of some extraordinary item. Trolls are
almost impossible to kill they can live to about 500 years old and can
regenerate and fix any type of wound within days.
Jinni (jee-Nee) (Arab and Muslim Folklore): A spirit who can assume any form and
have many supernatural powers such as granting wishes and casting spells on
people.
King Arthur (Great Britian Ruler during 6th century): He lead the Knights of the
round table and also searched for the Holy Grail. He also lead a crusade.
Holy Grail (Mythology): a magical cup that whenever a person drank from it it
would heal any wound or sickness. This cup was supposed to hold immortality if
the owner drank continuasly.
Cyclops (Greek Mythology): A one eyed Giant who was supposed to be the sun of
Posiedon.
Medusa (Greek Mythology): One of the three terrible Gorgon sitsers. She has
snakes for hair and bronze claws for finger nails. Anyone who looks directly
at medusa instantly turns to stone.
Chimera (Greek Mythology): A fire breathing creature with the head of a lion,
the body of a dragon and the hind legs of the goat.
Quetzalcoatl (Aztec god): Ruled the Aztec he came in two forms one was a
brightly colored feathered snake and the other was a light skinned bearded
man.
Jormungand (Norse legend): Said to be banished to the ocean and has the
power to one day destroy the world.
Ragnarok (Norse legend): The day when all evil will rise and the world will be
destroyed.
Centaur (Greek Mythology): From the waist up there bodies are human from the
waist down there a horse.
Fenrir (Norse mythology): a giant wolf with large teeth and yellow eyes. was
banished to a cave because it was also a creature that had the power to
destroy the world just like th jormugand.
Minotaur (Greek monster): Has the Head of a bull and the body of a human. Feests
on human flesh.
Immortal: to be able to live foreve, to be exempt from death
Merlin: King Arthur's Wizard, Had the potential to become the most powerful
wizard in the world.
Mordred (Britian): sun of King Arthur he waged a war agaisnt Arthur.
Pegasus (Greek Mythology): a winged horse who comes to life from the Gorgon
Medusa's decapitated head.
Succubus (Latin): Female demon, Supposed to descend on and have sexual
intercourse with a man while he sleeps. An evil demon.
Incubus: a spirt believed to descend apon and have sexual intercourse with a
female as she sleeps.
House Of Herebus- House of Vampires
Lemur: evil spirits that inhabit corpses and turn the dead into immortal night
stalkers can seduce there prey
Kobejitsu: Know as death ninjas. known for there red bulging eyes don't cast
a shadow, have unusual stamina and are very agile
Dragonetti: sorcerors and the only purebred vampires.
Faustinas: have gained pure blood status by practicing the arts of Santaria.
Can control minds matter and the elements. A silver stake through the heart
and decapitation is the only way to kill these creatures.
Cianteto: Raised from the dead by witches. They posses the strength of ten men
and the ability to regenerate lost limbs in battle.
Ashe: The most fragile of demons they can be harmed by almost anything in the
mondern day world.
Von Esper: One of the most violent and ruthless demons. all they want to do
is kill kill kill.....
Upeir: these demons are born with a full set of razor sharp teeth and claws
these are the most feared because they start killing at an early age.
Pallintine: blend in with sociotey don't often kill
Lobishimen: linked to the werewolves of Brazil, killed by a werewolf and came
back to earth as a vampire largest clan of vampires.
Ligaroo: Shed there skin at night and turn into a ball of fire to stalk there
prey. They eat there prey from the jugular and are the only vampires to store
blood for later useage.
Here is a handy reference guide to the lingo:
Ampata: Released when the seal that held her at bay was broken, this 500-year-
old Incan mummy wreaks havoc on Sunnydale. Ampata can only continue to live if
she periodically drains the life out of an unwitting victim with a deadly
kiss.
Astral Projection: the theory that while one sleeps one has another body --
an astral body -- that can travel through time and space.
Drusilla: After killing her entire family and visiting every conceivable mental torture on the young Drusilla, Angel turned her into a demon on the day she took the convent's holy vows. Completely insane, she rampaged through Europe, slaughtering victims mercilessly until she was almost killed herself by an angry crowd in Prague. Spike saved her and has been working to restore
her to her full power. Cunning, deadly and deranged, Drusilla at full strength is a formidable enemy.
Eyghon: An ancient demon who lives by possessing the souls of dead or unconscious people, Eyghon comes to Sunnydale looking for its next victim. It seem that Giles is familiar with the demon, as is his friend Ethan. Back in college, they summoned the demon using an ancient ritual. Ethan
and Giles both bore the mark of Eyghon-a tattoo-on their forearm.
Feeding: Drinking blood; a vampire's only means for survival.
Harvest: a night once in a century when a Master Vampire can draw power from one of his minions while it feeds.
Host: The person off whom the vampire feeds.
Judge: An ancient and indestructable demon warrior, the judge once roamed the earth, laying waste to human civilization in the name of all that's evil. Since it was not possible to kill him with normal weapons, the only way to defeat him was to chop him up and separate the pieces from eachother. As a birthday gift to Drusilla, Spike orchestrated the Judge's resurrection, bringing the pieces back together. Once his parts were joined, the Judge was reanimated.
Machida: In the basement of a long-standing fraternity house in Sunnydale, a secret lurks. Machida, a huge snake-demon, arises each year and is appeased by the sacrifice of three young
women. The women are lured there by members of the fraternity, who gain power
and rewards from the demon for their evil work.
Master: The most powerful of all vampires is the Master. Trapped in a sort of dimensional prison, he was unable to enter our world, only able to act through his minions. With the help of these vampire followers, he was able to cross over to our world briefly by luring Buffy to his lair and biting her. Fortunately, Buffy wasn't dead and suprised the Master, impaling him. His minions, led by the Anointed One, tried to resurrect him using human sacrifice, but were foiled by Buffy, who then
smashed the Master's bones to bits. The Master is gone forever, or at least
for now.
Minion: a follower of the Master Vampire.
Moloch: Imprisoned magically in an ancient book, Moloch is a demon fond of charming his victims
into believing he is their friend, using them to do his bidding, then killing them. When the book was scanned into the Sunnydale High computer, Moloch escaped onto the internet.
Slayer: a girl born once every generation with the strength and skill to hunt vampires, find them where they gather and stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their numbers.
Spike (William The Bloody): Nicknamed as "Spike" because of his fondness for torturing his
victims with railroad spikes, William the Bloody once hunted side-by-side with Angel. Since then, Angel has had a change of heart about killing humans. Spike on the other hand, will kill anyone who gets in his way. The Anointed One found that out the hard way when Spike became angry and hoisted him up into the sunlight, burning him to nothing.
Ted: A homicidal robot who charms women into trusting him, then kills them off, Ted was human once. A sickly genius whose wife left him, Ted created a robot version of himself to bring his wife
back to him.
Teraka: A secret society of demonic assassins. Once called upon to eliminate a target, they will not stop until they have completed their task.
The Pack: An ancient spell allows the spirits of animals, in this case hyenas, to inhabit the bodies of humans. After eating Principal Flutie, they run a rampage through Sunnydale.
Vampire: Demonic creatures who live off the blood of humans; a vampire appears to be a normal person until the feed is upon them -- only then do they reveal their true demonic visage.
Vessel: a minion, bearing a three-pointed symbol, which can give the Master Vampire power by
feeding.
Watcher: person who finds the Slayer and leads her on her path; it is his destiny to guide the Slayer.
Vampire Down through the ages, the image of the vampire has haunted the dreams of man. Around the world, many differing legends of the vampire can be found. In ancient egypt, it was believed that the dead would sometimes return from the afterworld, walking the night and where they would occasionally steal the lives of unlucky villagers. In this world that viewed the pharoahs as gods, the "undead" were just a fact of life. The vampire was viewed very differently in Southeast Asia. The vampire was a demon who would visit victims as they slept, draining their life essence. It was widely believed that these monsters favored men as their prey, leading to a bizarre custom in which men would paint their nails and wear false eyelashes when they slept. By changing their appearance they believed they could trick the demons, saving their lives in the process. The more traditional version of the vampire legend originates in the mountain villages of Eastern Europe. Early recorded reports of vampire activity, sometimes referred to as plagues, date back to the 17th century Serbia. It seems the dead sometimes didn't stay dead. Individuals recently deceased were seen wandering the countryside. Like their Asian counterparts, these undead beings would often visit others while they slept, sometimes killing them. The local lore referred to them as "nosferatu". Unlike the cultured, cosmopolitan vampire that we see in the movies, these vampires were ragged and decomposed,
and could turn their victims into vampires themselves. Eventually the "vampire epidemics" led to a practice in which bodies were dug up and "killed" by a wooden stake driven through the heart.The vampire legend really begins to take its modern shape in 1819, when The Vampyre was published. Attributed to Lord Byron, the story was later credited to Dr. Polidori, a sometime companion of
Byron's. The main character, Lord Ruthven, is an aristocrat whose enchantment and manipulation of women sets a tone that carries through to today: The vampire as a sexual creature.Probably the most famous story of the undead can be found within the pages of Dracula, by Bram Stoker. It is Stoker's concept of the vampire - debonair, regal, predatory - that we have seen in the movies. It is this vampire that we have come to know.Anne Rice wrote of a slightly different vampire. A vampire capable of emotion, longing, even of pity. Her vampires remembered their mortal lives, lived by a code, and even fell in love.Even though there are many views of the vampire and its nature, one thing is certain: Mankind has been obsessed with the undead for centuries. The legend of the vampire lurks in the shadows of our imaginations, filling our hearts with fear.
Angels: Angels are the spiritual helpers of God. They appear as humans with wings springing from their backs and halos of light around their heads. Generally Jews, Christians, and Muslim sacred texts tell the most about them.
Banshee: The Banshee was a spirit of the fairy folk. If a person was talented
with the fairy arts which were dance, song, or art she would follow them in
life. When such a person neared death the Banshee's wailing was forwarning.
Basilisk: This creature looks like giant lizard with four pairs of legs. It's
gaze will turn any living creature to stone. This creature comes from medieval
legends.
Bigfoot: also known as the yeti and various other names. This large manlike
creature is said to dwell in the hills and mountains of the wilderness. Often
described as being covered with hair and standing 8-9 feet tall. Legends of
the Bigfoot have been around for centuries. Except for some odd footprints,
some hair found on a branch, or strange blurry pictures, it is still not known
if this creature really exists.
Centaur: Depicted as half man half horse. Represented wisdom and old age.
These excellent archers can be found in many Roman and Greek legends.
Cerberus: was three headed dog that guarded the entrance to the underworld in
Greek legends. The picture shows Hercules son of the god Zeus fighting with
the creature.
Chimera: This strange beast comes out of Greek legends. It is said to have the
head of a goat, lion, and dragon (or snake depending on the source)with
various different parts of the three beasts making up the rest of the animal.
One legend tells of Bellerophon (Greek hero) taming Pegasus to aid him in
battle against the Chimera.
Cockatrice: This creatures looks like a strange cross between a rooster and a
dragon or snake. It's gaze can turn a person to stone. Often in legend this
creature is confused with the Basilisk.
Cyclops: Barbaric Giants that have only one eye. They are evil and have been
known to eat the flesh of humans.
Dragon: A reptile like creature found with or without wings. In legend it is
said they breath fire, guard ancient treasures, and dwell in the mountain
caves. Depending on the story this creature can be good or evil, intelligent
or animal-like, but the thing all the stories agree upon was that dragons were
magical. Actual legends and information about Dragons.
Dwarves: A race of beings found within most modern fantasy books. A people of
short stature that have a liking for stone. Dwarves are a warrior race and are
good blacksmiths. For some reason they are also noted for their dislike for
elves.
Elves: A mythical people that have a strong ability toward magic. Said to
dwell in woodlands and to enjoy a lifespan of centuries. Depending on the
legend Elves can be short pixie like creatures or a tall people of uncommon
grace and power.
Tree Ents (Tree Folk): These are truely the folk of the forests. These
intelligent trees guard the ancient forests. In Tolkien stories they guarded
holy forests from those whom would destroy them.
Fairies: small people with insect like wings. Sometimes known as sprites these
winged spirits of the forests are known for the tricks they play on mortals or
in some cases the magical aid they can give. On midsummer nights it is said
they can be seen dancing in the forest clearings.
Ghosts: Half seen spectral apparitions thought to be the souls of people long
dead. In stories they either inspire fear or give warning to the living.
Griffin: A lion with the head, front claws, and wings of an eagle. Often seen
in European coat of arms. The most noted can be seen of the coat of arms of
the English royal family.
Gnomes: Gnomes are a small folk similar to elves. It is said they are the
Fairy shoemakers. If a Gnome is found he will have gold because fairies pay
them to make their dancing shoes. But, like the Lepricans don't take your eyes
off them for they will vanish. In fantasy stories they are a people similar to
the dwarves. They live underground and make fanastic inventions.
Goblins: These small creatures are found in many stories. Most often portrayed
as evil imp-like creatures that delight in playing tricks on humans. In role
playing games they are a tribe of demi-humans that are often found in
wilderness areas that attack travelers.
Harpy: A woman with the bottom portion and wings of a vulture. These creatures
were originally sent by the Greek Gods to torment the evil doer. To the Greek
the Harpy repersented justice. Later on in the middle ages they came to
symbolize greed and the devil.
Hippocampus: The Hippocampus is a horse with the back half of a fish. This
creature springs from Greek legends.
Hippogryph: The Hippogryph looks like a horse but with the head, front claws,
and wings of an eagle. This creature is said to come from the union between a
grphon and a horse.
Hydra: A serpent or dragon with five or more heads. In Greek legends this
creature could only be defeated by cutting off it's heads and then burning the
neck. If this was not done where one head was cut off two more would grow in
it's place. Hercules had to defeat this monster in one of his 12 labors.
Imp: These small devilish creatures love to play tricks on mortals. Often
their tricks tend toward the cruel side. In some stories mages were able to
sometimes summon these creatures to do their bidding.
Leprechauns: The small elves, or gnomes dwell in the hills of Ireland. It is
told that each owns a pot of gold. If a human is lucky enough to catch them
then they must have the Leprechaun lead them to where the gold is hidden. But
beware, catching a Leprechaun is not easy for he is clever and once caught
never take your eyes off of him for he will be gone in the blink of an eye.
Loch Ness Monster: Within Scotland there is a large deep lake called Loch
Ness. For ages people around the lake have told stories of seeing a strange
creature or sea serpent within the Loch's dark waters. Some people have even
been able to get pictures although they are blurry. Scientists are even
probing the Loch's depths in hope of finding proof of it's existence.
Mages and Wizards: People throughout many legends gifted in the use of magic.
They are known for their use spells and potions, etc.
Manticor: A lion with the head of a man, and the tail of a scorpion. These
creatures roam the wilderness within the fantasy world. It is said they have a
tast e for man.
Medusa: She was one the the three Gorgon sisters. They had living snakes as
hair, bronze hands, and golden wings. Sometimes they were also shown having a
snake's tail instead of legs. Any who looked at them would be turned to stone.
They were daughters of a sea god and a sea monster. The sisters names were
Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa. Medusa was later slain by Perseus (Greek hero).
Mermaid: A woman with the tail of a fish. Said to be the daughters of Triton
God of the seas. The song of a mermaid as been said to be able to entrance
sailors.
Minotaur: Man with the head of a bull. It is said that King Minos kept the
creature in a large labyrinth. They would send captured enemies into the
labyrinth for food for the Minotaur.
Naga: The Naga looks like a snake but has the head of a human. They are used
as temple guardians in some fantasy stories and roleplaying games. Nagas
originate from India.
Ogre: Large beast-like men with low intelligence that roam within many
legends. More akin to trolls and giants, these creatures are often battled by
heros and are known to be evil. It is said they enjoy the taste of man. (Some
have notified me that this picture is a troll...if anyone has a good picture
of an Ogre please send it to me.)
Orcs: A race of degenerate creatures that look like distorted humans with
animal features. Tribes of these evil creatures roam the fantasy worlds
battling humans. In Tolkian it was told that dark forces took elves and warped
them through dark magic into the orcs.
Pegasus: Is a horse with wings. In legend they were creatures created by the
Greek God Zeus.
Phoenix: a firebird. This bird of myth is said to always rise from the ashes.
The bird was sometimes seen as a sign of good luck or a bad omen depending on
the legend.
Piasa Bird: In Illinois there is a local Native American legend that tells of
a great bird that would eat humans. When Europeans came they saw the bird
painted on the cliffs.
Roc: Giant eagles that were large enough to block out the sun with the shadow
of their wings. They were said to prey on elephants and other large animals.
These birds come from Arabian legends.
Satyr: A man with the legs and tail of a goat. Stemming from Greek legends
they are said to like music which they would play from their pipes as they
danced in the woodland glens. They are also thought to be quite promiscuous
and lustful.
Sphinx: Has the body of a lion and the head of a human. In Egypt the Sphinx
was a creature used to guard temples and other holy places. Statues of them
are often found outside of tomes. The most noted as the statue of the Great
Sphinx. In Greece the Sphinx was a monster that attacked a city in one of
their legends. The beast challenged people to a riddle. If they answered wrong
they died. Finally a hero came and answered the riddle, thereby setting the
city free. The riddle was this:
What walks on four legs in the morning, on two at mid-day(noon), and three in
the evening?"
Well it seems someone leeked the answer. The answer is man.
Titans: The Titans were the older race of Gods before the Greek Gods like Zues
and his crew took claim of their place. There was a great battle between them
in which the Titans lost. Titans looked like Giant humans. The picture shows
the Titan Altas bearing the weight of the heavens. He was sentenced to carry
the heavens after the battle with the Greek Gods.
Trolls: large underground dwelling creatures that by legend have a taste for
man. In certain fairy tales they live under bridges and other dark areas ready
for the unwary traveler to come.
Unicorn: a horse with a single horn. Said to have magical powers in healing
and the bringing of luck. The horn of the unicorn was prized for its ability
to nullify all poisons that it came in contact with. Legend says that only
those most pure in heart and soul may be approached by them.
Vampires: Thoughout history people have told stories of manlike demons that
feed off blood in the night. Most Vampire legends were born in the middle ages
because of fear of the black plague and ignorance. The most noted legend is
the story of Dracula.
Werewolves: humans that can shapeshift into a wolf or a half-wolf form. They
tend to only transform during the full moon.
Witches: In legend they are often portrayed as old hags that dabbled in the
black arts of magic. They often were dressed in black and were said to even be
the brides of the devil. These days witch-craft is being enbraced again but in
a much better light. Modern "witches" use magic for healing and good and have
nothing to do with the devil. They are the followers of the modern religion of
Wicca.
Found at http://www.j51.com/~gnome/Ike/Fun/gods.html
Gods, Goddesses, Demons and There Enemies
A Condensed List
By: Mike Willows
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Gods and Goddesses:
Aegir (Germanic god): stormy seas
Agni Hindu: Fire god; He has three heads and five arms he is always surrounded by flames.
Amon-Ra (Egyptian god): Father of the gods
Amphitrite (Greek goddess): sea
Anubis (Egyptian god): the dead
Aphrodite (Greek goddess): love, beauty
Apollo (Greek god): prophecy, music, poetry, sun, agriculture, cattle, light, truth
Aries (Mars) (Greek god): war
Artemis (Greek goddess): moon, childbirth, nature, harvest, hunt
Asclepius (Greek god): medicine
Astarte (Greek/Roman goddess): love, fruitfulness
Athena (Greek goddess): industry, arts, wisdom, war
Balder/Baldur (Norse god): light, joy
Bellona (Roman goddess): war
Ceres (Roman goddess): agriculture
Cronus (Greek god): ruler of the universe
Cupid (Greek god): He was the god of love he was also the sun of Aries and Venus.
Cybele (Roman goddess): nature, fertility, Great Mother of the Gods
Dagon (Philistines/Middle East god): fertility
Demeter (Greek goddess): earth, agriculture
Diana (Roman goddess): love, moon, hunt
Dionysus (Greek god): wine, vegetation
Eris (Greek goddess): strife
Gaea (Greek Mythology): Mother earth
Hades (Greek god): underworld
Hecatea (source unknown): god/ess of animals, crossroads and transformation
Hephaestus (Greek god): Black Smith to the gods
Hera (Greek goddess): Of love, (Zeus's wife)
Hercules: Son of Zeus, Half mortal half god
Hermes (Greek god): commerce, messenger of gods
Ipicules: Hercules's Half brother. (Same Mother)
Odin (Norse god): Cheif god in the Norse religion has two ravens to help him watch over the world
Pandora (Greek goddess): Released evil and disease but gave hope and or faith to the world
Poseidon (Greek god): of the sea
Persephone (Greek goddess): the dead, fertility of earth
Phaethon: son of Apollo
Three Fates (Greek Witches?): Decided the future of gods and mortals. (Shared one eye)
Thor (Norse god): Thunder and the sky
Venus (Roman goddess): Had no mother or father she spran fully grown from the ocean she was so beautiful the wind almost lost it's breath.
Zeus (Greek god): Ruler of the gods and god of the sky
Demons and Lore:
Anointed One: A young chosen boy used to lure a slayer to her death (more Powerful Then a vampire master)
Werewolf: a person who is possesed and changes into the amimal who's spirit
posesses the person.
Frankenstien: The idea of re-animating the dead. Somone would have the power
to create there own living being.
The Loathsome Dragon (English Fairy Tale): A princess who was turned into a
dragon by her stepmother.
Witch Craft: Belived to be in league with satan. These people used the forces
of the earth and other realms to give them supernatural "Magic" or "power"
NOTE: Most witches in th 1990's are now not in any joint with satan they use the earth.
Demon: Demons can come in many shapes and sizes. The have abnormal or "super
natural" abilities and usually there main goal is to plauge humanity which has
taken purchase of the realm of earth which they used to own.
Astral Projection: The theory that while one sleeps one has another body-an
astral body-they can travel through time and space.
Feeding: Drinking blood, or any other means for a demons survival.
Harvest: a night once in a century When a Master Vampire can draw power from
one of his minions while it feeds.
Host: The person or creature of whom the vampire, or any other demon feeds off
of.
Master: The most powerful of vampire or any other creature. usually has the
Power to destroy the world.
Minion: A follower of the Master.
Slayer: A girl born once every generation With the strength and skill to hunt
the vampires and demons.
Sire: one who creates a vampire.
Vampire: Demonic creatures who live off the blood of humans; a vampire appears
to be normal until the host is apon them--only then do they show ther true
demonic visage.
Vessel: A minion bearing a three-pointed symbol, which can give the master
vampire power by feeding.
Watcher: Person who finds the slayer and leads her on her path; it is his
destiny to guide the slayer.
The Unicorn (Mythological beast): Represents beauty, strength, and goodness
The Azure Dragon (Chinese Mythology): A dragon who controls the weather.
Hydra Roman and (Greek Beast): A nine headed snake which gains 2 more heads when
1 is cut off nearly indestructible.
Cadmus (Greek mythological warrior): Cadmus slayed the hydra and buried its
teeth in the ground. From these teeth warriors grew and helped Cadmus build
the City of Thebes.
Troll (Scandanavian Folklore): hostile creatures who live inside dark caves and
mountains. They usually are keepers of some extraordinary item. Trolls are
almost impossible to kill they can live to about 500 years old and can
regenerate and fix any type of wound within days.
Jinni (jee-Nee) (Arab and Muslim Folklore): A spirit who can assume any form and
have many supernatural powers such as granting wishes and casting spells on
people.
King Arthur (Great Britian Ruler during 6th century): He lead the Knights of the
round table and also searched for the Holy Grail. He also lead a crusade.
Holy Grail (Mythology): a magical cup that whenever a person drank from it it
would heal any wound or sickness. This cup was supposed to hold immortality if
the owner drank continuasly.
Cyclops (Greek Mythology): A one eyed Giant who was supposed to be the sun of
Posiedon.
Medusa (Greek Mythology): One of the three terrible Gorgon sitsers. She has
snakes for hair and bronze claws for finger nails. Anyone who looks directly
at medusa instantly turns to stone.
Chimera (Greek Mythology): A fire breathing creature with the head of a lion,
the body of a dragon and the hind legs of the goat.
Quetzalcoatl (Aztec god): Ruled the Aztec he came in two forms one was a
brightly colored feathered snake and the other was a light skinned bearded
man.
Jormungand (Norse legend): Said to be banished to the ocean and has the
power to one day destroy the world.
Ragnarok (Norse legend): The day when all evil will rise and the world will be
destroyed.
Centaur (Greek Mythology): From the waist up there bodies are human from the
waist down there a horse.
Fenrir (Norse mythology): a giant wolf with large teeth and yellow eyes. was
banished to a cave because it was also a creature that had the power to
destroy the world just like th jormugand.
Minotaur (Greek monster): Has the Head of a bull and the body of a human. Feests
on human flesh.
Immortal: to be able to live foreve, to be exempt from death
Merlin: King Arthur's Wizard, Had the potential to become the most powerful
wizard in the world.
Mordred (Britian): sun of King Arthur he waged a war agaisnt Arthur.
Pegasus (Greek Mythology): a winged horse who comes to life from the Gorgon
Medusa's decapitated head.
Succubus (Latin): Female demon, Supposed to descend on and have sexual
intercourse with a man while he sleeps. An evil demon.
Incubus: a spirt believed to descend apon and have sexual intercourse with a
female as she sleeps.
House Of Herebus- House of Vampires
Lemur: evil spirits that inhabit corpses and turn the dead into immortal night
stalkers can seduce there prey
Kobejitsu: Know as death ninjas. known for there red bulging eyes don't cast
a shadow, have unusual stamina and are very agile
Dragonetti: sorcerors and the only purebred vampires.
Faustinas: have gained pure blood status by practicing the arts of Santaria.
Can control minds matter and the elements. A silver stake through the heart
and decapitation is the only way to kill these creatures.
Cianteto: Raised from the dead by witches. They posses the strength of ten men
and the ability to regenerate lost limbs in battle.
Ashe: The most fragile of demons they can be harmed by almost anything in the
mondern day world.
Von Esper: One of the most violent and ruthless demons. all they want to do
is kill kill kill.....
Upeir: these demons are born with a full set of razor sharp teeth and claws
these are the most feared because they start killing at an early age.
Pallintine: blend in with sociotey don't often kill
Lobishimen: linked to the werewolves of Brazil, killed by a werewolf and came
back to earth as a vampire largest clan of vampires.
Ligaroo: Shed there skin at night and turn into a ball of fire to stalk there
prey. They eat there prey from the jugular and are the only vampires to store
blood for later useage.
Here is a handy reference guide to the lingo:
Ampata: Released when the seal that held her at bay was broken, this 500-year-
old Incan mummy wreaks havoc on Sunnydale. Ampata can only continue to live if
she periodically drains the life out of an unwitting victim with a deadly
kiss.
Astral Projection: the theory that while one sleeps one has another body --
an astral body -- that can travel through time and space.
Drusilla: After killing her entire family and visiting every conceivable mental torture on the young Drusilla, Angel turned her into a demon on the day she took the convent's holy vows. Completely insane, she rampaged through Europe, slaughtering victims mercilessly until she was almost killed herself by an angry crowd in Prague. Spike saved her and has been working to restore
her to her full power. Cunning, deadly and deranged, Drusilla at full strength is a formidable enemy.
Eyghon: An ancient demon who lives by possessing the souls of dead or unconscious people, Eyghon comes to Sunnydale looking for its next victim. It seem that Giles is familiar with the demon, as is his friend Ethan. Back in college, they summoned the demon using an ancient ritual. Ethan
and Giles both bore the mark of Eyghon-a tattoo-on their forearm.
Feeding: Drinking blood; a vampire's only means for survival.
Harvest: a night once in a century when a Master Vampire can draw power from one of his minions while it feeds.
Host: The person off whom the vampire feeds.
Judge: An ancient and indestructable demon warrior, the judge once roamed the earth, laying waste to human civilization in the name of all that's evil. Since it was not possible to kill him with normal weapons, the only way to defeat him was to chop him up and separate the pieces from eachother. As a birthday gift to Drusilla, Spike orchestrated the Judge's resurrection, bringing the pieces back together. Once his parts were joined, the Judge was reanimated.
Machida: In the basement of a long-standing fraternity house in Sunnydale, a secret lurks. Machida, a huge snake-demon, arises each year and is appeased by the sacrifice of three young
women. The women are lured there by members of the fraternity, who gain power
and rewards from the demon for their evil work.
Master: The most powerful of all vampires is the Master. Trapped in a sort of dimensional prison, he was unable to enter our world, only able to act through his minions. With the help of these vampire followers, he was able to cross over to our world briefly by luring Buffy to his lair and biting her. Fortunately, Buffy wasn't dead and suprised the Master, impaling him. His minions, led by the Anointed One, tried to resurrect him using human sacrifice, but were foiled by Buffy, who then
smashed the Master's bones to bits. The Master is gone forever, or at least
for now.
Minion: a follower of the Master Vampire.
Moloch: Imprisoned magically in an ancient book, Moloch is a demon fond of charming his victims
into believing he is their friend, using them to do his bidding, then killing them. When the book was scanned into the Sunnydale High computer, Moloch escaped onto the internet.
Slayer: a girl born once every generation with the strength and skill to hunt vampires, find them where they gather and stop the spread of their evil and the swell of their numbers.
Spike (William The Bloody): Nicknamed as "Spike" because of his fondness for torturing his
victims with railroad spikes, William the Bloody once hunted side-by-side with Angel. Since then, Angel has had a change of heart about killing humans. Spike on the other hand, will kill anyone who gets in his way. The Anointed One found that out the hard way when Spike became angry and hoisted him up into the sunlight, burning him to nothing.
Ted: A homicidal robot who charms women into trusting him, then kills them off, Ted was human once. A sickly genius whose wife left him, Ted created a robot version of himself to bring his wife
back to him.
Teraka: A secret society of demonic assassins. Once called upon to eliminate a target, they will not stop until they have completed their task.
The Pack: An ancient spell allows the spirits of animals, in this case hyenas, to inhabit the bodies of humans. After eating Principal Flutie, they run a rampage through Sunnydale.
Vampire: Demonic creatures who live off the blood of humans; a vampire appears to be a normal person until the feed is upon them -- only then do they reveal their true demonic visage.
Vessel: a minion, bearing a three-pointed symbol, which can give the Master Vampire power by
feeding.
Watcher: person who finds the Slayer and leads her on her path; it is his destiny to guide the Slayer.
Vampire Down through the ages, the image of the vampire has haunted the dreams of man. Around the world, many differing legends of the vampire can be found. In ancient egypt, it was believed that the dead would sometimes return from the afterworld, walking the night and where they would occasionally steal the lives of unlucky villagers. In this world that viewed the pharoahs as gods, the "undead" were just a fact of life. The vampire was viewed very differently in Southeast Asia. The vampire was a demon who would visit victims as they slept, draining their life essence. It was widely believed that these monsters favored men as their prey, leading to a bizarre custom in which men would paint their nails and wear false eyelashes when they slept. By changing their appearance they believed they could trick the demons, saving their lives in the process. The more traditional version of the vampire legend originates in the mountain villages of Eastern Europe. Early recorded reports of vampire activity, sometimes referred to as plagues, date back to the 17th century Serbia. It seems the dead sometimes didn't stay dead. Individuals recently deceased were seen wandering the countryside. Like their Asian counterparts, these undead beings would often visit others while they slept, sometimes killing them. The local lore referred to them as "nosferatu". Unlike the cultured, cosmopolitan vampire that we see in the movies, these vampires were ragged and decomposed,
and could turn their victims into vampires themselves. Eventually the "vampire epidemics" led to a practice in which bodies were dug up and "killed" by a wooden stake driven through the heart.The vampire legend really begins to take its modern shape in 1819, when The Vampyre was published. Attributed to Lord Byron, the story was later credited to Dr. Polidori, a sometime companion of
Byron's. The main character, Lord Ruthven, is an aristocrat whose enchantment and manipulation of women sets a tone that carries through to today: The vampire as a sexual creature.Probably the most famous story of the undead can be found within the pages of Dracula, by Bram Stoker. It is Stoker's concept of the vampire - debonair, regal, predatory - that we have seen in the movies. It is this vampire that we have come to know.Anne Rice wrote of a slightly different vampire. A vampire capable of emotion, longing, even of pity. Her vampires remembered their mortal lives, lived by a code, and even fell in love.Even though there are many views of the vampire and its nature, one thing is certain: Mankind has been obsessed with the undead for centuries. The legend of the vampire lurks in the shadows of our imaginations, filling our hearts with fear.
Angels: Angels are the spiritual helpers of God. They appear as humans with wings springing from their backs and halos of light around their heads. Generally Jews, Christians, and Muslim sacred texts tell the most about them.
Banshee: The Banshee was a spirit of the fairy folk. If a person was talented
with the fairy arts which were dance, song, or art she would follow them in
life. When such a person neared death the Banshee's wailing was forwarning.
Basilisk: This creature looks like giant lizard with four pairs of legs. It's
gaze will turn any living creature to stone. This creature comes from medieval
legends.
Bigfoot: also known as the yeti and various other names. This large manlike
creature is said to dwell in the hills and mountains of the wilderness. Often
described as being covered with hair and standing 8-9 feet tall. Legends of
the Bigfoot have been around for centuries. Except for some odd footprints,
some hair found on a branch, or strange blurry pictures, it is still not known
if this creature really exists.
Centaur: Depicted as half man half horse. Represented wisdom and old age.
These excellent archers can be found in many Roman and Greek legends.
Cerberus: was three headed dog that guarded the entrance to the underworld in
Greek legends. The picture shows Hercules son of the god Zeus fighting with
the creature.
Chimera: This strange beast comes out of Greek legends. It is said to have the
head of a goat, lion, and dragon (or snake depending on the source)with
various different parts of the three beasts making up the rest of the animal.
One legend tells of Bellerophon (Greek hero) taming Pegasus to aid him in
battle against the Chimera.
Cockatrice: This creatures looks like a strange cross between a rooster and a
dragon or snake. It's gaze can turn a person to stone. Often in legend this
creature is confused with the Basilisk.
Cyclops: Barbaric Giants that have only one eye. They are evil and have been
known to eat the flesh of humans.
Dragon: A reptile like creature found with or without wings. In legend it is
said they breath fire, guard ancient treasures, and dwell in the mountain
caves. Depending on the story this creature can be good or evil, intelligent
or animal-like, but the thing all the stories agree upon was that dragons were
magical. Actual legends and information about Dragons.
Dwarves: A race of beings found within most modern fantasy books. A people of
short stature that have a liking for stone. Dwarves are a warrior race and are
good blacksmiths. For some reason they are also noted for their dislike for
elves.
Elves: A mythical people that have a strong ability toward magic. Said to
dwell in woodlands and to enjoy a lifespan of centuries. Depending on the
legend Elves can be short pixie like creatures or a tall people of uncommon
grace and power.
Tree Ents (Tree Folk): These are truely the folk of the forests. These
intelligent trees guard the ancient forests. In Tolkien stories they guarded
holy forests from those whom would destroy them.
Fairies: small people with insect like wings. Sometimes known as sprites these
winged spirits of the forests are known for the tricks they play on mortals or
in some cases the magical aid they can give. On midsummer nights it is said
they can be seen dancing in the forest clearings.
Ghosts: Half seen spectral apparitions thought to be the souls of people long
dead. In stories they either inspire fear or give warning to the living.
Griffin: A lion with the head, front claws, and wings of an eagle. Often seen
in European coat of arms. The most noted can be seen of the coat of arms of
the English royal family.
Gnomes: Gnomes are a small folk similar to elves. It is said they are the
Fairy shoemakers. If a Gnome is found he will have gold because fairies pay
them to make their dancing shoes. But, like the Lepricans don't take your eyes
off them for they will vanish. In fantasy stories they are a people similar to
the dwarves. They live underground and make fanastic inventions.
Goblins: These small creatures are found in many stories. Most often portrayed
as evil imp-like creatures that delight in playing tricks on humans. In role
playing games they are a tribe of demi-humans that are often found in
wilderness areas that attack travelers.
Harpy: A woman with the bottom portion and wings of a vulture. These creatures
were originally sent by the Greek Gods to torment the evil doer. To the Greek
the Harpy repersented justice. Later on in the middle ages they came to
symbolize greed and the devil.
Hippocampus: The Hippocampus is a horse with the back half of a fish. This
creature springs from Greek legends.
Hippogryph: The Hippogryph looks like a horse but with the head, front claws,
and wings of an eagle. This creature is said to come from the union between a
grphon and a horse.
Hydra: A serpent or dragon with five or more heads. In Greek legends this
creature could only be defeated by cutting off it's heads and then burning the
neck. If this was not done where one head was cut off two more would grow in
it's place. Hercules had to defeat this monster in one of his 12 labors.
Imp: These small devilish creatures love to play tricks on mortals. Often
their tricks tend toward the cruel side. In some stories mages were able to
sometimes summon these creatures to do their bidding.
Leprechauns: The small elves, or gnomes dwell in the hills of Ireland. It is
told that each owns a pot of gold. If a human is lucky enough to catch them
then they must have the Leprechaun lead them to where the gold is hidden. But
beware, catching a Leprechaun is not easy for he is clever and once caught
never take your eyes off of him for he will be gone in the blink of an eye.
Loch Ness Monster: Within Scotland there is a large deep lake called Loch
Ness. For ages people around the lake have told stories of seeing a strange
creature or sea serpent within the Loch's dark waters. Some people have even
been able to get pictures although they are blurry. Scientists are even
probing the Loch's depths in hope of finding proof of it's existence.
Mages and Wizards: People throughout many legends gifted in the use of magic.
They are known for their use spells and potions, etc.
Manticor: A lion with the head of a man, and the tail of a scorpion. These
creatures roam the wilderness within the fantasy world. It is said they have a
tast e for man.
Medusa: She was one the the three Gorgon sisters. They had living snakes as
hair, bronze hands, and golden wings. Sometimes they were also shown having a
snake's tail instead of legs. Any who looked at them would be turned to stone.
They were daughters of a sea god and a sea monster. The sisters names were
Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa. Medusa was later slain by Perseus (Greek hero).
Mermaid: A woman with the tail of a fish. Said to be the daughters of Triton
God of the seas. The song of a mermaid as been said to be able to entrance
sailors.
Minotaur: Man with the head of a bull. It is said that King Minos kept the
creature in a large labyrinth. They would send captured enemies into the
labyrinth for food for the Minotaur.
Naga: The Naga looks like a snake but has the head of a human. They are used
as temple guardians in some fantasy stories and roleplaying games. Nagas
originate from India.
Ogre: Large beast-like men with low intelligence that roam within many
legends. More akin to trolls and giants, these creatures are often battled by
heros and are known to be evil. It is said they enjoy the taste of man. (Some
have notified me that this picture is a troll...if anyone has a good picture
of an Ogre please send it to me.)
Orcs: A race of degenerate creatures that look like distorted humans with
animal features. Tribes of these evil creatures roam the fantasy worlds
battling humans. In Tolkian it was told that dark forces took elves and warped
them through dark magic into the orcs.
Pegasus: Is a horse with wings. In legend they were creatures created by the
Greek God Zeus.
Phoenix: a firebird. This bird of myth is said to always rise from the ashes.
The bird was sometimes seen as a sign of good luck or a bad omen depending on
the legend.
Piasa Bird: In Illinois there is a local Native American legend that tells of
a great bird that would eat humans. When Europeans came they saw the bird
painted on the cliffs.
Roc: Giant eagles that were large enough to block out the sun with the shadow
of their wings. They were said to prey on elephants and other large animals.
These birds come from Arabian legends.
Satyr: A man with the legs and tail of a goat. Stemming from Greek legends
they are said to like music which they would play from their pipes as they
danced in the woodland glens. They are also thought to be quite promiscuous
and lustful.
Sphinx: Has the body of a lion and the head of a human. In Egypt the Sphinx
was a creature used to guard temples and other holy places. Statues of them
are often found outside of tomes. The most noted as the statue of the Great
Sphinx. In Greece the Sphinx was a monster that attacked a city in one of
their legends. The beast challenged people to a riddle. If they answered wrong
they died. Finally a hero came and answered the riddle, thereby setting the
city free. The riddle was this:
What walks on four legs in the morning, on two at mid-day(noon), and three in
the evening?"
Well it seems someone leeked the answer. The answer is man.
Titans: The Titans were the older race of Gods before the Greek Gods like Zues
and his crew took claim of their place. There was a great battle between them
in which the Titans lost. Titans looked like Giant humans. The picture shows
the Titan Altas bearing the weight of the heavens. He was sentenced to carry
the heavens after the battle with the Greek Gods.
Trolls: large underground dwelling creatures that by legend have a taste for
man. In certain fairy tales they live under bridges and other dark areas ready
for the unwary traveler to come.
Unicorn: a horse with a single horn. Said to have magical powers in healing
and the bringing of luck. The horn of the unicorn was prized for its ability
to nullify all poisons that it came in contact with. Legend says that only
those most pure in heart and soul may be approached by them.
Vampires: Thoughout history people have told stories of manlike demons that
feed off blood in the night. Most Vampire legends were born in the middle ages
because of fear of the black plague and ignorance. The most noted legend is
the story of Dracula.
Werewolves: humans that can shapeshift into a wolf or a half-wolf form. They
tend to only transform during the full moon.
Witches: In legend they are often portrayed as old hags that dabbled in the
black arts of magic. They often were dressed in black and were said to even be
the brides of the devil. These days witch-craft is being enbraced again but in
a much better light. Modern "witches" use magic for healing and good and have
nothing to do with the devil. They are the followers of the modern religion of
Wicca.
Found at http://www.j51.com/~gnome/Ike/Fun/gods.html