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Vrykolakas/Vrykolakes(pl.)/Timpaniaois
The Vrykolakas is a creature from Greek myth related to the Vrukolak of Dalmatia and the Vryolakas from Macedonia. It was believed that every Greek clan had one Vrykolakas. It’s possible that this was a more general term for vampires in Greek myth. They are often linked to stories of werewolves, with possible Serbian influence. They are thought to be vampiric spirits that possess the corpses of dead werewolves. As it is a spirit separate to the body, it is sometimes not seen as a form of undead. Sometimes the Vrykolakas was formed from the corpse of someone who had been excommunicated, with these Vrykolakas often being depicted as more…
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Tuyul/Toyol/Toyol
The Tuyul are mythical creatures from Indonesian and Malaysian folklore. They are sometimes believed to be the spirits of aborted children. They’re described as child-like and require pampering to make them loyal. They especially like candy and can be controlled with this. They can be bought from a shaman or taken from their resting place. They’re very popular as they don’t require human sacrifices. People may adopt Tuyul to gain wealth, having the creature steal money from others, though they cannot steal money that is tied up. Sometimes Tuyul need to be specifically led to a location they are meant to steal from so they don’t get lost. If the…
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Tuscumbia Space Penugins
The Tuscumbia Space Penguins are aliens sighted by a farmer named Claude Edwards in Tuscumbia, Missouri. On February 14, 1967, he noticed that all of his cattle were staring in one direction. Following their gaze, he saw a spacecraft resembling a large grey-green mushroom. This ship was 18-feet-wide and 8-feet-tall and was shiny and resembled satin while still being clearly metallic. Around the ship were three figures standing 3-feet-tall that were greyish green in color, had dark beaks, and were wearing dark goggles. The three figures made a buzzing sound and seemed to be working on something despite it being unclear how they could move. The witness got annoyed these…
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Turin Alien Dogman
The Turin Alien Dogman was sighted in Scalenghe, Turin, Italy on June 29, 2005, at 4:15 a.m. It was sighted by a farmer going to his mother’s farm to help with her morning chores. The sky was clear and he was biking through a partially harvested wheat field. He saw a creature near the middle of the field roughly 100 feet ahead of him. It was bent over and then stood up when it noticed the witness. It had a human figure with broad shoulders standing at 2 meters tall. The head was larger than normal and had a muzzle, large glossy black eyes, and pointed ears like a dog.…
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La Tunda
La Tunda is a bogeyman figure from the African-Ecuadorian people from the Colombian Pacific area, sometimes specifically the Esmeraldas Province. It is said she was once a favored angel from “the time when animal spoke,” but she defied God and was thrown into the Valley of Tears as punishment. Other stories however say she is a mother who killed her child in the woods and was cursed to search for this child until Judgement Day. Some other stories say that at some point she married the Devil and gave birth to Cuco. She is often thought to have eyes like a caiman, hairs like a porcupine, and a grinder (specifically…
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Tuba/Tubae/Toom Ahr
The Tuba are bizarre creatures from Mongolian folklore thought to live in the Khangay and Altai mountains. They are snail-like creatures measuring a yard long with large, coiled shells and horns like a goat. They travel through mountain caves and can climb walls with the sticky mucus they secrete. This mucus is used to protect them from predators. They consume mold to survive but have occasionally been known to eat small invertebrates. Seeing a Tuba is good luck, as long as it isn’t harmed. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.
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Tsutsuga
The Tsutsuga are a form of shapeshifting Yokai from Japan. They are capable of taking the form of bugs, birds, vermin, will o wisps, fog, or recognizable religious figures. They sneak into houses at night to infect humans with various diseases and feed on the misery of those it makes sick. Many victims of the Tsutsuga become miserable enough in their sickness to commit suicide, which also feeds the Tsutsuga. The Kara-Mon gate has a bronze statue of one. Citations: La Boda, Sharon. International Dictionary of Historic Places: Asia and Oceania. United Kingdom, Fitzroy Dearborn, 1994. Guides, Insight. Insight Guides Japan (Travel Guide EBook). United Kingdom, Apa Publications, 2018. Maberry,…
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Troll/Hill Men/Hill-People/Jutul/Orcs/Rise/Trolds/Trows/Trulli
Trolls are creatures from Scandinavian folklore. Some count them as one of four kinds of fae seen as enemies to mankind. They are larger than humans, initially by a major degree but over time the difference was lessened, though they are always significantly stronger than humans. They are thought to be cannibalistic creatures that eat humans. They have hunched backs, long crooked noses, grey clothes, and red hats. They can become invisible through the use of their magic hats and are thought to be capable of giving immense strength to someone, see the future, and shapeshift into any form. In ballads they are said to have a king, but this…
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Troglodyte/Trocodite
The Troglodyte is a primitive humanoid creature from Medieval myth. They were recorded in unclear areas of maps, and were thought to be from deserts in Ethiopia. Their name means “hole creepers” due to their tendency to dwell in caves. They lack the ability to speak and are thought to communicate through clicking sounds. They’re thought to climb trees to jump on prey or lie in wait near paths to lunge at them. They’re also thought to be incredibly fast and capable of running down most wild game. Sometimes they had three faces and were often shown eating snakes. They’re known to eat the flesh of elephants they chase down,…
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Trempulcuehuecuve
The Trempulcuehuecuve is a creature from Araucanian myth. They are controlled by witches and were often placed under the authority of Invunche. Most often they capture young girls approaching the water to feed them to Chivito. They resemble massive octopi with ears covered in eyes and with clawed tentacles. They can expand and open their bodies. Only a hero is capable of killing the Trempulcuehuecuve. They are easiest to approach and attack when they sun themselves on the beach. Citations: Bane, Theresa. Encyclopedia of Beasts and Monsters in Myth, Legend and Folklore. United States, McFarland, Incorporated, Publishers, 2016.
