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  • Familiar,  I,  Seducers,  South Africa,  Vampires

    Impundulu

    The Impundulu is a strange creature from the myths of South Africa. There are known to be several different variations of the Impundulu. They are often thought to be familiars belonging to witches that are then passed down through the generations. However while they commonly serve witches, it is unclear if they do so willingly, or are forced to do so with magic binding. They most commonly target the enemies of those in charge of them. They survive by draining the blood from livestock. If the Imundulus boss is angry enough at someone then the Impundulu may kill them and their entire families and their livestock completely unprompted. Sometimes they…

  • Aliens,  Finland,  I

    Imjärvi Alien

    The Imjärvi Alien was sighted in Imjärvi Finland. In 1970, two men were out skiing in the afternoon, when they stopped in a small clearing and heard a buzzing noise and saw a light approaching. They saw a nine-foot-wide flying saucer surrounded by a reddish grey mist. It had a dome on the top and three spheres on the lower side, and it fired a beam of light at the ground which pulled one of the men backwards. They then saw the being standing in the light. It was about three feet tall, had thin arms and legs, a pale waxy face, a hook nose, small ears that narrowed towards…

  • I,  South Africa,  Witches

    Imfene

    The Imfene are monstrous creatures from the myths of South Africa. They are described as a unique breed of large, vicious, and powerful baboons. They are unnaturally smart and vicious and are known to kill humans both for food and for sport. Some believe they are witches taking the form of apes, while other stories suggest witches ride on top of Imfene as mounts. They can be killed by normal weapons but have been known to set traps in case humans attempt to hunt them. Citations: Maberry, Jonathan. Vampire Universe: The Dark World of Supernatural Beings That Haunt Us, Hunt Us, and Hunger for Us. United States, Kensington Publishing Corporation,…

  • Aliens,  I

    Iguanoids

    The Iguanoids are Aliens thought to have originated on a world in the constellation Orion. It’s thought they later moved to a water-covered planet in the Boötes constellation. It’s thought they were created by an Alien empire in Orion being constructed of 50% iguana, 25% human, and 25% grey DNA. They were bred to be aggressive and are known to practice the dark arts and cause trouble. They often feel superior to other species and treat them with disdain. They are believed to sew the seeds of discord and stop planets and species from progressing. They have the ability to infiltrate and poison minds with psychic abilities, often controlling a…

  • Demonic,  I,  K,  Lamba,  Spirits,  Zambia

    Ichiwanda/Ifiwanda/Ichisongola/Kanumba

    The Ichiwanda comes from the Lamba people of Zambia, formerly Rhodesia. They are sometimes described as demons, but this is largely an inaccurate term because they can be benevolent under certain circumstances. They can cause madness to those they take possession of, may cause a lingering ulcer, and they are also commonly associated with leprosy. They can also be responsible for accidents of carelessness. There is a similar creature called a Umusako. It’s also believed everyone has an “Attendant Ichiwanda” functioning much like a guardian angel, protecting them from things like wild animals, but they may also punish a person for their misdeeds. Sometimes they reveal the breaking of taboos,…

  • I,  Lumberjack Folklore,  Maine,  The United States

    Ice Hornets

    The Ice Hornets are creatures from Lumberjack Folklore in Maine. They have the scientific name “Vespula glacialis.” They’re often found when ice fisheries drill into the ice, and unintentionally hit a nest inside the ice, causing the hornets to swarm. They’re difficult to find unless they’re disturbed and can only be found during the winter. It’s unknown how they survive during the summer. They resemble large ill-tempered wasps camouflaged for winter and have incredibly barbed stingers containing large amounts of venom. Stinger can only be removed with blackberry brandy. One way to escape a swarm is by jumping into open water, which comes with its own separate risks. They can…

  • Dragons,  I,  Indonesia,  N,  River Monsters

    Nabau/Iban Dragon

    The Nabau is a mysterious creature from Borneo, Indonesia resembling a giant snake. The term Nabau can be either singular or plural. They have a diameter like a big drum, scales the size of plates, measure eighty feet long, and swim around in rivers. They’re described as dragon-like creatures with small or non-existent legs and seven nostrils. They’re also believed to poop pythons. It has been described as an ancient serpent spirit and depictions of Nabau often show small animals near the mouth to represent food. It is thought to sometimes show itself, and some locals claim to have witnessed it. It was sighted in the Baleh River in February…

  • Aliens,  I

    Iargans

    The Iargans are a species of alien supposedly from the Cygnus Alpha constellation. They are thought to be from the planet Iarga, composed of mostly water and islands across the whole planet totaling the size of Australia. The world has skies that vary in states of pink and green. They live in cylindrical buildings that can house 10,000 Iargans. These homes have glass ceilings and areas marked off as parks and gardens. Originally they were water dwellers but evolved to live on land, resulting in them retaining a webbing on their fingers and toes. They have small almond-shaped eyes with oval irises and pupils. They have average-sized heads with a…