Dictionary of mythology - part 2 ppsx

116 Awa 2 Aya 2 influence: kelse-awa protects the sun; mardez-awa, the wind; melande-awa, the earth; teleze-awa, the moon; tul- awa, fire; and wut-awa, water. Awa 2 (see Awagi) Awabi (see Great Awabi) Awagi Japanese [Awa.Awaji:=Pacific Islands Hawaiki] an island, home of souls This was the second of the islands of Japan created when Izanagi and Izanami dipped a spear into the primordial ocean. Awanaisa (see Gro Mama) son of Eblis awatar (see avatar) awatara (see avatar) Awe British [Ave] the chief god: the sun Awenhai North American an Iroquois maiden The deity who made her pregnant thought she had been seduced by somebody else and threw her down from the sky. She was saved from drowning in the primordial ocean by Great Turtle and lived on land newly formed by the muskrat. Her daughter later became the mother of Oterongtongnia and Tawiskaron, in some accounts. Awenyddion Welsh bards who uttered cryptic prophecies when in a trance-like state Awha New Zealand a Maori storm-god Awhiowhio Australian [=Pacific Islands Ara Tiotio] an Aboriginal god of whirlwinds Awitelin Tsita (see Awitelin Tsta) Awitelin Tsta North American [(Awitelin) Tsita] the four-wombed earth mother of the Zuni mother of Poshaiyankaya by Apoyan Tachi She was formed from the splitting of the early hermaphrodite deity Awonawilona into two separate sexes, Awitelin Tsta and Apoyan Tachi, or by Shiwandra from saliva. Awl Boy North American a culture hero of the Tewa tribe He was born when his people were migrating and was left to fend for himself. The boy grew rapidly and set out to find his people. In an empty house, Awl called to him from the road and the boy, now Awl Boy, took Awl with him and was henceforth very lucky. He finally located his tribe and restored their fortunes by his skill as a hunter, eventually being made chief of the tribe. An alternative story has Corn Mother calling from the roof and telling the boy to place her and Awl in a covered basket. Next morning the boy found new deerskin clothes waiting for him and he set off with the basket to find his people. awl-elbow witches North American witches with awls or knives set in their elbows, in the lore of some Algonquian tribes Awl Man North American a tutelary spirit of the Pueblo, the awl personified Awonawilona North American [All-Container] creator-god of the Zuni people This primaeval deity was conceived as combining both sexes, splitting to form the goddess Awitelin Tsta and the god Apoyan Tachi. He spread a layer of green scum on the waters remaining after the flood and from this the land developed. He made mankind by throwing pieces of his skin into the primordial ocean. Other versions say that he made animals and men in four huge caves. One of the men, Poshaiyangkyo, crawled out and persuaded the god to allow all the others to follow. In some accounts he became the sun. awulia (see ayana) Awun Chinese a Taiwanese god of destruction Axaiacatzin Central American a king of Mexico father of Chachiuhnenetzi axe an edged tool or weapon, significant in many cultures (see axinomancy) Axe Age one of the 4 ages referred to in the Eddas Axe-Eye (see Toi-mata) axe-handle hound North American a fabulous animal Axierus Greek [Akieros] one of the 2 female Cabeiri daughter of Axiocersus In some accounts, a name for the Dioscuri regarded as four. Axine Greek [Axinus.Unfriendly Sea] the Black Sea (see also Euxine) axinomancy divination from the motions of agate on a hot axe Axinus (see Axine) Axiocerca Greek [Axiokersa] one of the 2 female Cabeiri daughter of Axiocercus Axiocercus Greek [Axiokersos] one of the Cabeiri father of Axierus, Axiocersa and Cadmilus, some say Axioche Greek a nymph Axiokersa (see Axiocerca) Axiokersos (see Axiocercus) Axion 1 Greek son of Phegeus brother of Arsinoe and Temenus His sister, Arsinoe, married Alcmaeon. When Alcmaeon abandoned her, Axion, his brother and father, killed him. Axion 2 Greek son of Priam and Hecuba He was killed by Eurypylus at the siege of Troy. axle tree a tree, such as Yggrasil, regarded as forming the centre of rotation of the earth (or the universe) Axo-Mama South American the Peruvian goddess of the potato harvest Aya 1 European sister of Charlemagne wife of Aymon mother of Alardo, Bradamante, Ricciardetto, Ricardo and Rinaldo In some accounts Aymon’s wife is Beatrice. Aya 2 Japanese [Princess Aya] a princess who fell in love with the spirit of the peony Aya was due to marry the son of Lord Ako but fell in love with a mysterious samurai and pined away for love of him. Her father set a trap for this handsome stranger and had Magi Hiogo wait in the peony bushes at night. The retainer captured the samurai but was overcome by a mysterious scent and fainted. When he came to, he found that he was grasping a peony. The princess placed this bloom in a vase by her bedside and immediately she became better but, when she married Lord Ako’s son, the peony died. EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 117 Aya 3 Azadeh Aya 3 (see Aa 1 ) Ayaba African goddess of the hearth among the Fon sister of Loko Ayacua South American in the lore of the Lule tribes, a grub This mountain grub was said to wield a bow that fired stone-tipped arrows, which caused illness. Ayagba African a Nigerian tribal chief father of Enekpe When Ayagba’s tribe was being defeated in battle, Enekpe allowed herself to be buried alive, a sacrifice that saved her people. Ayakasikone Japanese [‘terrible face’] a Shinto goddess consort of Omodaru These two deities were produced from one of the branches of the primordial god Umashiashikabihikoji. Ayame Japanese a lady at the imperial court She was given as wife to Yorimasa when he killed the sky monster that had been harassing the emperor. Ayamur Mesopotamian [Driver] a mace of Baal This weapon was one of the two maces (the other was Yagrush) made by Kothar for Baal for his fight with Yam. ayana African [awulia] guardian spirits in Ethiopia Ayanagosha Hindu husband of Radha Ayar Auca (see Ayar Ayca) Ayar Ayca South American [Ayar Auca.Ayar Sauco] an Inca ancestral hero son of Inti He became a field-god when sent by Inti, with his brothers and sisters, to settle on earth. (see also Children of the Sun) Ayar Cachi South American [Ayar Cachi Asauca.Topa Ayar Cachi] an Inca ancestral hero son of Inti He was sealed in a cave by his jealous brothers when sent by Inti, with his brothers and sisters, to settle on earth. (see also Children of the Sun) Ayar Cachi Asauca (see Ayar Cachi) Ayar Manco South American [Manco Capac] an Inca ancestral hero son of Inti He is regarded as the founder of the Incas. Looking for a place where they might settle, he and his brothers and sisters explored the area near Cuzco. When Ayar Oco turned to stone or was pushed over a precipice by Ayar Manco, Ayar Cachi was sealed into a cave and Ayar Ayca became a field- god. He seized the city and married his sister Mama Ocllo, starting the Inca dynasty. In another version, only Ayar Manco and Mama Ocllo were involved, sent by Inti to establish civilization. They were carrying a staff or a wedge of gold and settled where it sank into the ground. In some versions Ayar Manco became a stone, which was revered by the Incas. (see also Children of the Sun.Manco Capac) Ayar Oco South American [Ayar Ucho.Huana Cauri] son of Inti He turned into stone when sent by Inti, with his brothers and sisters, to settle on earth. Other versions say that his brother, Ayar Manco, killed him by pushing him over a precipice. In some versions he is called Huana Cauri. (see also Children of the Sun.Pinahua) Ayar Sauco (see Ayar Ayca) Ayar Ucho (see Ayar Oco) Ayglin British an uncle of Andrivete He seized the throne of Andrivete’s father and tried to force her into marriage with an unacceptable husband, so she ran off and married Kay. Ayglin’s subjects soon rebelled and Andrivete regained her rightful inheritance. Ayida African wife of Dan Hwedo (see also Aida) Ayin (see Ain) Ayil a demon of Sagittarius Ayiyan (see Ayiyanayaka) Ayiyanayaka Hindu [Ayiyan] god of fields and woods in Ceylon Ayllu South America in the lore of the Incas, the souls of the descendants of the pacarina Aym (see Aini) Aymeri European son of Hernant father of Guillaume Aymeric European the eldest son of Rinaldo Aymon European [Amon:=Dutch Amijn] a duke son of Duolin husband of Aya or Beatrice father of Alardo, Bradamante, Guichard, Ricciardetto, Ricardo and Rinaldo He went to war with Charlemagne who had killed his relative, Hug, and, with the help of his steed, Bayard, defeated the Emperor’s forces but later made peace and married Charlemagne’s sister, Aya. In Orlando Furioso, Aymon’s wife is Constantia and their son is Guido. aymuray South American a Chechua harvest song Aypeos (see Ipos) Ayperos (see Ipos) Ayporus (see Ipos) Ayres (see Aries 2 ) Ayu Hindu son of Pururavas and Urvashi ayudha-purusha Hindu a person used by a demon or a deity as a weapon in battle: a weapon regarded as having its own spiritual being Ayurvasita Buddhist one of the 12 Paramita goddesses Ayus Hindu father of Nahusha Aywell British a Celtic guardian-god of the north of England consort of Mm Ayyanar Hindu a local god He was said to control the veeran. Ayyappan Hindu a god of growth Az 1 Persian the female principle of greed At the final battle, this demon will be defeated and confined eternally to hell. Az 2 a Manichaean female demon Azaca Si (see Azacca) Azacca West Indian [Azaca Si.Azaka.Mambo Zacca] a Haitian god of agriculture brother of Ghede Azadeh Persian a slave girl On a hunting trip with Bahram, she challenged him to demonstrate his skill as an archer, which he did by shooting a pellet, grazing the ear of an antelope. When the animal raised a hoof to scratch the ear, Bahram fired an arrow EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 pinning the hoof to the ear. Azedah then accused the archer of being Ahriman himself whereupon he knocked her to the ground and trampled her to death under his camel’s hoofs. Azag Bau Mesopotamian wife of Sargon Azaka (see Azacca) Azaradel a demon This being is said to have come to earth and explained the motions of the moon. Azariel a moon demon Azazel British a standard-bearer for Satan in Milton’s Paradise Lost Azdahah Mesopotamian a dragon of darkness husband of Tigranuki When Azdahah set out to kill his wife’s brother, Tigranes, Tigranuki warned Tigranes. Azdahah killed his wife for her treachery and Tigranes killed Azdahah in revenge. Aze Japanese wife of Nase This couple were said to be so devoted to each other that when threatened with separation, they chose instead to become pine trees. azeman South American a blood-sucking demon appearing as a bat by night, a woman by day Such a being can be frustrated by placing a broom across the doorway or by scattering seeds or grain on the floor. In the latter case, the azeman feels compelled to collect and cart away every single grain. If she cannot finish the job before daylight returns, she leaves empty-handed or is perhaps caught in the act of counting the grains and can be killed. Azeruel a moon demon Azeuph a demon Azhdak (see Azhi Dahak) Azhi Dahak Persian [Azhdak.Azhi Dahaka.Bevarash. Dahak(i).Dahhak.Dhaki.Ezhdeha. Vishap(a).Zah(h)ak.Zuhak] a 3-headed demon of destruction son of Angra Mainyu and Autak consort of Druj A demon created by Ahriman, in one story, he was overcome, by Atar and chained to Mountain Demavand. In another story it was Thraetona who first stabbed him, allowing frogs and lizards to pour out of his chest, and then chained him. In one story he replaced Yima as king and ruled for 1,000 years. It is said that at the end of the world, he will break loose and kill much of mankind before being killed by the resuscitated Keresaspa. (see also Zahak) Azhi Dahaka (see Azhi Dahak) Azibeel a demon Azi Persian a demon preying on beautiful women Azidahaka (see Azhi Dahak) Aziel a moon demon azima African a Swahili charm or incantation Azimu African king of Ethiopia brother of Hakim azizan African [=Ashanti mmoatia:=Brazilian saco: =Nigerian ijimere:=Surinam apuku] benevolent forest spirits in Dahomey Azizos Arabian [Azuzu] the deified morning star in Syria brother of Arsu (see also Monominos) Aztlan Central American [Craneland.Place of the Reeds] the original home of the Aztecs Azume Japanese a Shinto goddess of the damned Azure Dragon (see Ch’ing Lung) Azuzu (see Azizos) Azzilo (see Attila) AzilloAzag Bau 118 EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 119 B Central American a Mayan deity of uncertain identity, referred to as god B; perhaps Kukulcan or the rain-god, Chac This deity is depicted with a nose somewhat like that of a tapir. He can walk on water and wields a fiery torch. Rather than Chac, some say he represents Kukulcan or Quetzalcoatl. Ba 1 Egyptian [Pa] a god manifest in the form of a pharaoh ba 2 Egyptian [pa] the soul, one of the 5 elements comprising the complete person The ba is depicted as a bird with a human head that flies between this life and the afterlife. Ba 3 (see Khnum) ba-bird Egyptian the representation of the ba in the form of a human-headed bird Ba-Du’c Chua (see Duc Ba) Ba Ja Mongolian a general who became an official in the heavenly bureaucracy Ba-Maguje African a Hausa spirit which causes thirst leading to drunkenness Ba Neb Djedet (see Banaded) Ba Neb Tettu (see Banaded) Ba-Pef Egyptian an underworld god Ba-Toye African a Hausa spirit causing destructive fires Baabal a demon Baal 1 Canaanite [Aleyan.Al’eyn.Al(y)iyn.Baal-Dagon. (Baal-) Zebul.Bael(l).Bel. Eshmun.‘lord’. Thunderer:=Egyptian Set:=Greek Cronus: =Phoenician Melkarth:=Sumerian Adad or Enlil] a fertility-god, god of storms son of Dagan or El twin brother of Mot husband and brother of Anat husband of Arisya, Baalat, Padriya and Talliya, some say father of the Baalim, Pidray, the Sasuratum and Talay He fought a battle with Yam for control of the earth and killed the serpent Lotan. He lived in a huge palace called Sapan, which had a hole in the floor through which he watered the earth. When he died, Anat fought and killed Mot, god of the underworld, and ground him under a millstone. Baal was later restored to life and the throne. In some accounts he is equated with Moloch. He is depicted as a warrior wearing a horned helmet and standing on a wave top. Baal 2 a demon, duke of hell one of the 72 Spirits of Solomon Baal 3 [‘lord’:plur=Baalim] a false god: a generic name for a god In black magic, one of the Ministers, commander of the infernal armies. Baal-Addir Phoenician the god of Byblos a name of Baal as ‘powerful’ Baal-Berith 1 [Balberith] a demon of blasphemy, secretary in hell (see also Berith) Baal-Berith 2 Canaanite [Balberith] a god of contracts Baal-Biq’ah Phoenician a weather-god titular deity of Baalbek Baal-Brathy Phoenician a local mountain-god Baal-Dagon (see Baal) Baal-Eret Maharlet Mesopotamian an Ugaritic fertility-god, god of wells Baal-Gad Hebrew a goat-king Dionysus as the ancestor of the tribe of Gad Baal-Hadad Canaanite [Baal-Haddad.Baal-Hadhed.Baal-Rammon. ‘crasher’] a name for Baal as a storm-god (see also Adad) Baal-Haddad (see Baal-Hadad) Baal-Hadhed (see Baal-Hadad) B EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 120 Baal-Hammon Babi Baal-Hammon Phoenician [=Roman Frugifer] Baal as a fertility-god at Carthage (see also Bebellahamon) Baal-Hermon Phoenician a mountain-god Baal-Karmelos Canaanite an oracular god of Mount Carmel Baal-Lebanon Semitic a storm-god Baal-Malage Phoenician a local god Baal-Marqod Mesopotamian [=Greek Balmarkos:=Phoenician Balmarcodes] a Syrian god of healing Baal-Melkart Phoenician a god of Tyre and later of Carthage Baal-Peor Mesopotamian [Beelpeor.(Bel-)Peor.Belphegor] a Moabite god or demon (see also Balphegor.Belphegor) Baal-Qarnain Phoenician a Punic god a name for Baal-Hammon as a horned god Baal-Rammon Mesopotamian a name of Baal-Hadad as ‘thunderer’ Baal-Samen (see Baal-Samin) Baal-Samin Phoenician [Baal-Samem.Baal-Sham(a)in.Baal- Shamayin:=Greek Zeus:=Roman Caelus] a god of rain, ships and storms He was defeated by the hero Aram. Baal-Sapan Phoenician [=Canaanite Baal-Sapon] an Ugarit mountain-god consort of Pidray father of Tly Baal-Sapon (see Baal-Sapan) Baal-Shamain (see Baal-Samin) Baal-Shamin (see Baal-Samin) Baal-Shamayim (see Baal-Samin) Baal-Tamar Phoenician lord of the tree of life (the palm) Baal Tyre Mesopotamian [=Greek Heracles] a Tyrian sun-god Baal-Zebul Canaanite [Zebul:=Biblical Beelzebub] a name of Baal as ‘prince’ He was later downgraded to become the demon Beelzebub. (see Beelzebub) Baal-Zephon 1 Canaanite a name of Baal in the form of a white bull-god, ‘ruler of the north’ Baal-Zephon 2 a demon, captain of the guard in hell Baalat 1 Canaanite [Baalath] a generic name for a goddess Baalat 2 Canaanite [Baalath.Baalti.Belet.Belti:=Egyptian Baelthi] a fertility-goddess wife of Baal Baal assumed her duties as Baal-Hadad. Baalath (see Baalat.Ninlil) Baalbek Mesopotamian the city of the Jinn This city was built on the orders of Jinn bin Jann. (see also Chilminar) Baalim Mesopotamian a group of 7 storm-gods sons or aspects of Baal Baalism worship of Baal Baalite a worshipper of Baal Baalphegor (see Baal-Peor.Belphegor) Baalsamame (see Balshameme) Baalti (see Baalat) Baaltis Zapuna Canaanite a mother-goddess Baalzebub (see Beelzebub) Baatsi African the first man in the lore of the Efe To please his wife he picked the for- bidden tahu fruit and God punished them by decreeing that all future generations should die. Baau Phoenician [Bau:=Sumerian Baba] a goddess wife of Kolpia mother of Aion and Protogonos In some accounts she was worshipped as a heifer. (see also Niritu) Bab-ed-Din Persian ‘the Gate of Righteousness’, a name of Mirza Ali Mohammed Baba Mesopotamian [Bau.Great Mother.Gula.Ma(-Bellone). Nintu:=Phoenician Baau:=Semitic Ishtar] a Sumerian fertility-goddess, a beneficent version of Tiamat daughter of An wife of Ningursu or Ninib, some say mother of Gangir (see also Gula) Baba-Iaga (see Baba-Yaga) Baba-Jaga (see Baba-Yaga) Baba Tomor (see Tmor) Baba-Yaga Russian [Baba-Iaga.Baba-Jaga(-Baba).Jendzibaba. Jendzyna. Jezenky.Jezi-Baba. Jezinky] an ogress or witch a goddess of death She had teeth and breasts of stone and was said to steal children, having first turned them to stone merely by looking at them, and then, having returned them to normal, cooking and eating them. She moved around in a mortar by using the pestle as a propelling pole. Her home was a hut that had the legs of a chicken on which, some say, it moved about, and which was enclosed within a fence made of bones. In the Czech version these beings had the face of a woman, the body of a sow and the legs of a horse. They lived in caves and put out the eyes of any humans they caught. Babak Persian father of Ardashir babalawo (see babalorisha) babalorisha African [babalawo:female=iyalorisha:=Brazilian pai de santo:=Dahomey bokonon] a diviner or a priest of the Yoruba god Vorunmila Babbar 1 Mesopotamian [=Semitic Samas] an Akkadian sun-god Babbar 2 (see Nanna 1 ) Babe North American a huge ox This animal was the companion of Paul Bunyan, hero of a modern American myth. It was white at birth but turned blue during a particular winter when blue snow fell. Babe could eat bales of hay, including the baling wire, and was said to be very fond of hot-cakes. He was so heavy that his hooves sank into solid rock and lakes formed in his hoofprints. He was reputed to have pulled a river (or a road) straight, scooped out Puget Sound by hauling a glacier and pulled dry oil wells out of the ground. Babe caused his own death by swallowing a batch of hot-cakes – including the stove. Some say that the Black Hills were piled up over his grave. Babel an angel of the second heaven, controlling the South and Wednesday Babhru-Vahana Hindu son of Arjuna and Chitrangada He inadvertently killed his father, Arjuna, and would have committed suicide if his stepmother, Ulupi, had not given the young man a magic gemstone which restored his father to life. Babi Egyptian [=Greek Bapho] a violent god of sexual prowess EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 Badb Catha 121 Babican It is said that his penis acted in some cases as the bolt on the door of heaven and in others as the mast of the ferry boat of the underworld. He is depicted as a baboon with an erect penis. Babican European a prince or king of Hyrcania He was attacked by a lion that killed his horse as he was travelling to the court of the sultan, Gaudisso, to marry the princess Clarimunda. Huon rescued him by killing the lion, but Babican repaid him by stealing his horse to continue his journey. Huon followed him to the court and decapitated him. Babieca Spanish [Bavieca] the horse of El Cid Babinga African king of the Mandwa tribe second husband of Nyavirezi father of Ryangombe Babo (see Baubo) baboi (see night witches) Bacab Central American a rain-god son of Itzamna and Ix Chel He was killed at birth and rose three days later into the sky where he became a rain-god. Bacabab (see Bacabs) Bacabs Central American [Bacabab:=Aztec Tlalocs] 4 giant Mayan deities sons of Itzamna and Ix Chel These four brothers supported the world, one at each corner, and controlled the winds. They are listed as Kan Tzicnal (north, white), Hobnil (east, red), Hozanek (south, yellow), and Zac Cimi (west, black). Another list gives Mulac (north, white), Kan (east, yellow), Cauac (south, red) and Ix (west, black), while others give Kan (south, yellow), Chac (east, red), Zac (north, white) and Ed (west, black). In some accounts, they are the same as the Balam. (see also Acantum. Balam 1 .Pauahtun) Bacam Central American [Pacaw] a Mayan sorcerer He and Xulu arranged for the resurrection of Hunapu and Ixbalanque in Xibalba after they had been killed on a pyre. Bacax Roman a local god in North Africa bacchae (see bacchantes) Bacchae, The Greek a play by Euripides The play tells the story of Pentheus, torn to pieces by the frenzied followers of Dionysus. bacchanal Roman a follower of Bacchus a priest(ess) of Bacchus a song, etc. dedicated to Bacchus (see also bacchante) Bacchanalia Roman [Bacchanals] orgiastic festivals in honour of Bacchus Bacchanals (see Bacchanalia) bacchant Roman [plur=bacchoi] a devotee of Bacchus a priest of Bacchus bacchantes Roman [bacchae.bacchanals.clodones.Lenae: =Greek Bassareae. Bassarid(e)s.maenad(e)s. mainades.Mimallones.Thyiades] wild female devotees of Bacchus priestesses of Bacchus The male equivalents are the Corybantes. baccharis a herb used in magic rites Bacche Greek a nymph of Mount Nysa She helped to rear the infant Dionysus and was placed in the sky as one of the Hyades by a grateful Zeus. Bacchoi (see bacchant) Bacchus 1 Portuguese an evil spirit in The Lusiads Bacchus 2 Roman [Bakchos.Evan.Lakchos.Psilas] a name for Dionysus in the Roman pantheon In one story, Bacchus allowed his lions to attack a maiden simply because he was upset when she failed to offer him the worship to which he thought he was entitled. He immediately regretted his action and turned the girl into pure crystal. He then poured wine over the crystal, which took on the colour of the wine and became what we now know as amethyst. (see also Liber) Bach Bychan (see Bychan) Bach-ho (see Pai Hu) Bach-ma Chinese [Ma-vien.White Horse] a Chinese despot He conquered Indo-China and was deified as a guardian-god, superseding Cao-bien. Bachanael an angel of the first heaven, controlling the west and Monday Bachiel (see Barchiel) bachlach Irish a phantom One of the most famous bachlachs is the one involved in the beheading contest at Bricciu’s feast. (see also bananchs.bocanachs) Bachué South American [Furachogue] a mother-goddess and fertility- goddess of the Chibcha Indians She emerged from Lake Iguague as a snake, produced a baby son, mated with her son to produce the human race and then they both resumed their shape as snakes and returned to the lake. Bachrach Irish a poet of Leinster In some accounts it was he, not Cathbad, who brought the news of Christ’s death to Conor mac Nessa. Baciel (see Barchiel) bacis 1 Greek a class of inspired prophets Bacis 2 (see Buchis) Backbone of Osiris Egyptian the axis on which the earth (or the universe) rotates (see also axle tree) bacularia a witch who rides on a broomstick Bad Persian a storm jinnee Bad Dog Village Buddhist a part of hell Here the good are allowed to pass, while the evil ones are torn to pieces by dogs. badang Malay a ghost of the forest Badarayana Hindu a sage He wrote the Brahma Sutras. Badb 1 Irish [Badhb(h).Bav.Bodb.Bodhbh:=Gaulish Bodua.Cathubodua] a goddess of war an aspect of Morrigan or Nemain daughter of Ernmas wife or granddaughter of Neit She was one of a trinity of names (Ana, Badb and Macha) known as the Fate Trinity and regarded as aspects of Morrigan. The list is sometimes Badb, Macha, Nemain. She often appeared in the form of a crow or raven. (see also Morrigan) badb 2 Irish [badhb(h)] a local name for a banshee Badb Catha Irish a name of Badb in the form of a crow EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 122 Badé Bagisht Badé West Indian [Gbadé] a Haitian voodoo spirit (see also Gbadé) Badebec European wife of Gargantua mother of Pantagruel She died at the birth of her son at which time she also delivered seven camels, nine dromedaries, many mules and loaded wagons and various food- stuffs. Bademagus (see Bagdemagus) badger 1 Japanese this animal is said to be a man-eater and to possess supernatural powers Badger 2 North American a hero of the Shoshone Indians He saved Dove and her children by luring the monster Dzoavits into a hole in the ground and then sealing the entrance with a boulder. Badger Prey God North American one of the 6 Prey Gods guarding the home of Poshaiyangkyo He is responsible for the area to the south. Badhamair Irish a woman captured by Finn mac Cool She was beheaded by the warrior Cuirreach Life who was then killed and decapitated by Finn. Badhb (see Badb) Badhbh (see Badb) badi 1 Malay an evil spirit said to have sprung from the blood of Adam Some say that these spirits live in cats, but can insert themselves into corpses, which then become terrifying ghosts. Badi 2 Norse [Vadi.Wada:=Anglo-Saxon Wade] a giant son of Vilcinus by Watchilt father of Egil, Slagfinn and Volund badi 3 East Indian [=Thai khwan] in Indonesia, the soul which, they say, can leave the body and return Badi Mata Hindu a mother-goddess One of seven goddesses who came to be thought of as attacking young children. Badiat-Coldare (see Desert of Monsters) Badiatealgim (see Desert of Demons) Badimo African in the lore of the Tswana, the only ones able to communicate with the god Modimo Badiol a demon Badiu Zamar Malay son of Amir Hamza He accompanied his father on many of his remarkable adventures. Badjak Serbian an oak tree burned as part of a Slava ceremony badjang (see bajang) badjican West Indian an assistant to a hougan Badon (see Battle of Mount Badon) Badoura (see Badr al-Budur) Badr al-Budur Arabian [Badoura.Bear-el-Budur.Buddur al-Buddoor] a sultan’s daughter or Chinese princess wife of Aladdin Baduh Mesopotamian a Semitic messenger spirit Baduhenna German a storm-goddess Bael (see Baal) Baeldaez (see Baldaeg) Baell (see Baal) Baelthi Egyptian the Egyptian name for Baalat baetyl Greek [baetulus.betylus] a magical or holy stone (meteorite) Originally a meteorite which, because of its celestial origin, was revered. Later, a representation of a deity or a place where a deity resided. baetylus (see baetyl) Bag Korean a police marshal He followed a young girl back to her house and, when he entered, found her and all her family dead. He dug a large grave and buried all the bodies together. Later, the spirit of the girl came to him with information that enabled him to arrest a thief. Thereafter, she came frequently, giving him information, and he quickly acquired a great reputation as a policeman, eventually becoming a marshal of police. Bag-Mashtu Persian [Bag-Mazda:=Urartian Khaldu] a sky-god, predecessor of Ahura Mazda Baga Persian a name for god Bagadjimbiri Australian creator-gods of the Aborigines These two brothers came up out of the earth in the form of dingos, mated a toadstool with a fungus to produce humans and gave the gift of reproduction to the first people. The brothers grew into giants as high as the sky, but were killed in a dispute with the cat-man, Ngariman, and his tribe. The earth-goddess, Dilga, drowned the killers with a flood of milk from her breasts, restoring the brothers to life at the same time. When they finally died they turned into water snakes. Bagala Hindu a goddess a sakti of Shiva Bagarios (see Attis) Bagaspati Pacific Islands [=Hindu Brhaspati] a woodland-god of Bali Bagba African a spirit controlling rain and winds Bagdemagus British [Ba(u)demagu(s).Bra(g)demagus] a Knight of the Round Table a king of Gore brother of Tarsan father of Meliagaunt He resented it when Torre, a younger knight, was elected to the Round Table in preference to himself and rode away from Camelot in search of adventure. He found Merlin imprisoned in the rock by Nimue but could do nothing to help him. When his son abducted Guinevere, he intervened to save her from rape. He was later made a member of the Round Table and set out from Camelot with the other knights on the Grail Quest. He found a white shield beside an altar in a chapel and took it although it carried a warning that it was intended for the True Prince, an epithet for Galahad. He was challenged by a knight in white armour and found that he could not lift the shield to defend himself. He was unhorsed and badly wounded in the thigh. As a result he had to give up the quest and returned to Camelot with Owain who tended to him. He was later killed by Gawain. Baghist (see Bagisht) Bagini Australian a female monster, half human, half animal These beings are said to rape their male victims. Bagisht Afghan [Baghist.Opkulu] the Kafir-god of floods and prosperity son of Disani He was born in the river when his mother was raped by a demon in the form of a ram. He was decapitated by his mother. EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 Baitulos 2 123 Bagistane Bagistane Persian [Behistoon] a sacred rock peak Baglis a demon of measures Bagos Paparos Phrygian a sky-god Bagota British a giantess wife of Brunor mother of Galahaut Bagputys Baltic [Bangputis] a Lithuanian sea-god Bagvarti Armenian a tutelary-goddess wife of Haldi bagwyn British [=British yale] a Welsh monster, part antelope, part horse Bahana North American [White Brother] a progenitor of the Hopi Indians Bahet Egyptian abundance personified Bahloo Australian a moon-god Bahloo was originally Mulandi, a happy man, who when he died was taken up to heaven by Baime and became the moon. He was responsible for making girl babies. (see also Bu-maya-mul) Bahman 1 Persian [Long-arm] son of Isfandiyar He killed the hero Rustem who had earlier killed Bahman’s father. Bahman 2 (see Vohu Manah) baho North American a prayer stick of the Hopi bahr geist German a spirit: banshee Bahram Persian [=Pahlavi Vahram] a god of victory, god of Mars and god of travellers (see also Vahagn) Bahram fire Persian [Berezisavanh] sacred fire One of the five types of sacred fire, Bahram fire is composed of sixteen kinds of fire and is kept alight with sandalwood each day. The other four types are Spenishta, Urvazishta, Vazishta and Vohu Fryana. Bahram Gur Persian [Bahramgor] foster son of the king of Hira He was given a number of slave girls, one of whom, Azadeh, went hunting with him. When she asked him to demonstrate his skill as an archer, he fired a pellet which grazed the ear of an antelope. When the animal raised a hoof to scratch its ear, Bahram fired an arrow that pinned the hoof to the animal’s ear. Azadeh then accused him of being Ahriman himself, whereupon he knocked her to the ground and trampled her to death beneath his camel’s hooves. Bahram Yasht Persian a fabulous bird of fire This bird’s feathers were used to repel demons. Zoroaster brushed his body with them to make himself invulnerable. Bahramgor (see Bahram Gur) Bahu Hindu a king father of Sachi Bahubali (see Gommateshvara) Bahucaraji Indian a goddess whose devotees practised castration Bahuri (see Manibhadra 1 ) Bahusodara Buddhist a goddess mother of Syama Baiame (see Baime) Baidrama North American [Vaybrama] a god of the Taino tribe, giver of strength Baile Irish a prince of Ulster He fell in love with Aillinn, a daughter of the king of Leinster, a traditional enemy of Ulster. They arranged to meet but when Baile arrived at the meeting place a stranger told him that Aillinn was dead, whereupon Baile died of grief. The same stranger then told Aillinn that her lover was dead, and she died broken-hearted. Their story was carved into branches of the yew tree and apple tree that grew on their graves, and these branches, when placed together, became inseparable. Baime Australian [Baiame.B’iame.Birral.Bunjil.Daramulun. Martummere.Ngurunderi.Nurrundere] sky-god of the Aborigines husband of Birrahgnooloo and Cunnembeillee In some versions he is the father of Daramulun. Some say that the sky is supported on large crystals resting on Biame’s shoulders. Baime is normally asleep. When he woke on one occasion he turned over, and in doing so caused the flood. It is said that when he next awakes he will destroy the world. (see also Ngurunderi.Pundjel) Baingan Indian a princess It was said that she was born from an egg-plant. A local queen, jealous of the girl’s beauty, tried to find Baingan’s life-token so that she could kill her, but succeeded only in killing her own seven sons. She eventually discovered that the life-token was a necklace enclosed in a box inside a bee inside a fish and was able to recover it, so that Baingan died. The king found her body in the forest, where it had been placed by the old couple who had reared her, and he watched over it every day. To his amazement, it remained as fresh and lovely as ever. Some time later the king found a baby boy beside the body and this child told him that Baingan was alive at night, when the queen took off the necklace, but dead while the necklace was worn by day. The young boy eventually recovered the necklace and Baingam was fully restored to life. The evil queen died and was buried in a pit full of serpents while the king married Baingan. Bairawi Pacific Islands [Ambu Dewi.Batari:=Hindu Durga.Kali] a goddess of death in Bali and Java an aspect of Dewi wife of Siwa Bairre (see Barra) Baishu Japanese [Hanagaki Baishu] a young poet When he found a poem written by a maiden he prayed to Benten to help him find her. As he left the shrine he met the maiden and married her. Later he was invited to meet a man who said that, in a dream, Benten had described Baishu to him and said that he should marry the man’s daughter who, it turned out, was the same as the woman he had already married, except that she was the soul of his new wife. Baites, Ann British a witch of Morpeth She is said to have been able to turn herself into a bee, a cat, a greyhound or a hare. Baitulos 1 Phoenician the home of God Baitulos 2 Phoenician son of Ouranos and Gea EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 124 Baiyuhibi Balan 2 Baiyuhibi Pacific Islands an Indonesian deity of clouds and fog He caused rain to fall for thirty days and used the water to form mountains and valleys. bajang Malay [badjang] an evil spirit appearing in the form of a polecat This spirit can be evoked when the proper incantations are recited over the spot where a still-born child has been buried. If the bajang mews, another child will die. Some say that the bajang takes the form of a polecat and can be kept as a sort of family pet, fed on milk and eggs, and can be sent to bring illness and disaster to others. Bajanai Siberian a Yakut forest spirit He often leads travellers astray and sometimes appears in the form of an animal. Bajardo (see Bayard) baka West Indian in Haitian voodoo lore, a zombie turned into an animal Bakasura Hindu one of the demons, in the form of a huge raven, sent by Kansa to kill the infant Krishna bakemono Japanese evil spirits with long hair but no feet Included in this term are the Kappa, Mono-no-ke, Oni, Tengu and Yama-uba Bakchos (see Bacchus) Bake Pacific Islands [Inangi-l-Bake] an Indonesian ogress Bake-Jizo Japanese a statue of Jizo placed at crossroads Bakh (see Buchis) Bakha (see Buchis) Bakhe (see Buchis) Bakhos (see Bacchus.Dionysus) Bakhu (see Baku) Bakoa Pacific Islands a demi-god an ancestor of the Gilbert Islanders husband of Nei Nguiriki father of Taburimai and Teanoi Their first offspring were the fish. Their son Taburimai was a man, but Teanoi was a shark. Bakongo (see Manikongo) Bakothal (see Tuchaipai.Yokomatis) Bakou (see Baku) bakru South American evil little people, made by magic, half flesh and blood, half wooden baktun Central American in Mayan calculations, a period of 144,000 days, about 400 years Baku Japanese [Bakhu.Bakou.Eater of Dreams] a supernatural being This being was envisaged as a horse with the face of a lion and the feet of a tiger. In some versions it had a trunk like an elephant. It was said that it could be invoked to eat bad dreams, so averting ill fortune for the dreamer. Bakula 1 (see Nakula) bakula 2 (see mukulu) Bala 1 Buddhist [Balaparamita] one of the 12 Paramita goddesses, power personified Bala 2 Hindu a mother-goddess Bala 3 Jain one of 24 messenger-goddesses Bala-Ram (see Balarama) Bala-Rama (see Balarama) Bala-Sakti Indian a Tamil goddess Balabhadra Hindu a god brother of Jagannath and Subhadra Baladeva Jain a name for Balarama in Jainism Baladewa Pacific Islands a name for Balarama in the Pacific brother of Kresna and Subadra Baladu Nuhasi (see Copper City) Balagan Siberian a Yakut spirit, guardian of the home Balaha Buddhist the winged white horse of Avalokiteshvara Balahadra (see Balarama) balai (see night witches) Balakrishna Hindu [Balakrsna] the god Krishna in the form of a child Balakrsna (see Balakrishna) Balam 1 Central American 4 Mayan guardian deities They protect the individual from danger, one standing at each corner of a settlement. Their names are listed under Bacabs. (see also Bacabs) Balam 2 Buddhist a goddess of healing Balam 3 [Balan] a demon one of the 72 Spirits of Solomon This being is said to have one human and two animal heads and can foretell the future. In some versions, he is depicted as a bull or as a naked man riding a bear and carrying a hawk. Balam Agab Central American [‘night jaguar’.Tiger of the Night] in Mayan lore, one of the first 4 men brother of Balam Quitze, Iqi Balam and Mahucutah He and his brothers were created from maize flour and broth brewed by Xmucané. Each had his own guardian spirit, Avilux being allocated to Balam Agab. The gods created a woman for each of the brothers and they produced children, who became the ancestors of the tribes when their parents returned to their original home in paradise. Balam Bacham Malay the bridge leading from this world to Belet, the home of the dead Balam Quitze Central American [‘smiling jaguar’.Tiger with the Sweet Smile] in Mayan lore, one of the first 4 men brother of Balam Agab, Iqi Balam and Mahucutah husband of Caha-Paluma He and his brothers were created from maize-flour and broth brewed by Xmucané. Each had his own guardian spirit, Tohil being allocated to Balam Quitze. Balan 1 British a Knight of the Round Table brother of Balin Out of favour with King Arthur, Balan and his brother rode to Castle Terribil, which was besieged by Royns, hoping to kill Royns and regain the king’s favour. They captured Royns and handed him over to the warders at Camelot and subsequently helped the king in his battles with Nero, the brother of Royns. In a later adventure he was appointed by the lady of a castle to defend an island nearby against all-comers. One of these turned out to be his brother Balin and they fought each other to the death, realizing only when they raised their visors at the end that they had fulfilled the prophecy that the second sword acquired by Balin would be used to kill his best friend. (see also Balan 2 ) Balan 2 European a giant Saracen, king of Spain father of Fierabras and Floripas He and his son captured Rome and killed the Pope. Charlemagne came to the rescue, but the Saracens, taking with them the holy relics, escaped to EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 Baldwin 3 125 Balan 3 Spain, hotly pursued by the Franks. Fierabras met Oliver in single combat and when defeated became a Christian. Balan refused to convert and was put to death. In some accounts, he is the same as Balan, brother of Balin. Balan 3 a demon, a prince of hell He is depicted naked astride a bear. Balan 4 (see Balam 2 ) Balance (see Libra) Balancho Tibetan [Balang Cho] one of the Five Lands This realm was the home of giants who lived for over 500 years, herding cattle. Balandara (see Balandhara) Balandhara Hindu [Balandara] a princess mother of Sarvaga by Bhima Balang Cho (see Balancho) Balaparamita (see Bala 1 ) Balar (see Balor) Balarama Hindu [Balahadra.Halayudha.Langali.Madhupriya: =Jain Baladeva:=Tamil Samkarsana. Silappadikaram:=Pacific Baladewa] son of Vasudeva and Devaki half brother of Krishna consort of Revati father of Nisatha and Ulmuka father of Shanu, some say He was said to have been born from a white hair of Vishnu, and his half brother Krishna from a black hair placed in the womb of Devaki and later transferred to the womb of Rohini. As a young man he killed many giants and monsters, including the demon Dhenuka and the huge ape Dvivida. In the war between the Pandavas and the Kauravas, Balarama demanded that Duryodhana release Samba, whom he had imprisoned, and backed his demand by demolishing the city walls with his mighty plough. He helped Krishna in his fight with Kansa, using his favourite weapon, a ploughshare. Those who hold that Krishna was a god in his own right rather than an avatar of Vishnu say that Balarama was the seventh or eighth incarnation. Others say he was an incarnation of Ananta, the world-serpent, and that he was killed in a drunken brawl. Some say that he was not drunk but full of water that flowed out of his body, leaving just the skin. Some say that Ananta appeared from his mouth and flew away. In some accounts he is an incarnation of Vishnu. His symbols are a club called Saunanda, the pestle Musala and his plough Hala, the ploughshare of which he used as a weapon. Balatchko Serbian a warrior with 3 heads When the tsar and his train were leaving Leyden, having won the hand of the king’s daughter, Roksanda, the king sent this great hero to bring his daughter back. Despite the flames from one of the warrior’s heads and the icy blasts from another, Milosh killed Balatchko and cut off all his heads. Balay an angel of the first heaven, controlling the north and Monday Balberith (see Baal-Berith) Balbuaidh (see Bhalbuaidh) Balbhuaidh (see Bhalbuaidh) Balbog (see Bylebog) Baldaeg Anglo-Saxon [Baeldeg.Baldeg] the Anglo-Saxon version of Balder Baldeg (see Baeldeg) Balder 1 Norse [Bald(u)r.’lord’Paltar.P(h)ol:=Anglo-Saxon Bal(a)daeg:=Greek Achilles] god of day, light, tears son of Odin and Frigga brother of Hermod(r), Hoder, Thor husband of Nanna father of Forseti Balder was the best loved of all the gods and when he dreamed of some great danger to himself, his mother extracted an oath from all things that they would never cause him harm. But she had overlooked the humble mistletoe. Loki, always out to cause trouble, persuaded the blind Hoder to throw a branch of mistletoe at his brother, which killed him. Nanna died of grief and their bodies were placed side by side on his funeral pyre. Odin leaned over the dead body of his son and whispered in his ear: ‘Rebirth’, reminding Balder that he was to be reborn into a new world after Ragnarok. Other versions say that he was killed by the magic sword, Mistellteinn, when fighting a duel with Hoder for the favours of Nanna. Hermod rode to Niflheim on Sleipnir to ask for the release of Balder; Hela would have returned him to life if all the world had wept for him, but one giantess, Thok, who some say was Loki in disguise, refused to shed a tear for him and he was kept in the underworld. He sent Odin’s ring, Draupnir, which had been placed on his funeral pyre, back to Odin with Hermod. In some versions it was Hnoss, the young daughter of Freya, who dreamed of Balder’s death and Odin rode to Nifleheim to find out from the prophetess, Volva, whether the dream would come true. An alternative story makes Balder a harsh character and Hoder the virtuous one. (see also Bildr) Balder 2 Norse in some accounts, Odin’s horse Balder’s Dream (see Vegtamskvida) Balder’s Stead (see Breidablik) Baldershage Norse a grove sacred to Balder Baldr (see Balder) Baldrs Drauma (see Vegtamskvida) Baldulf British a Saxon leader brother of Colgrin He fought alongside his brother in several battles against King Arthur and was killed at the Battle of Mount Badon. Baldur (see Balder) Baldwin 1 British [Boudin] brother of King Mark husband of Anglides father of Alisander He was murdered by his own brother. Baldwin 2 European one of Charlemagne’s paladins son of Gano He was with Roland at Roncesvalles and, disclaiming his treacherous father, fought bravely until killed by the Saracens. Baldwin 3 European [Baudouinet] son of Ogier and Belicene He was presented at Charlemagne’s court at an early age and became a companion to the emperor’s son, Charlot. The latter lost his temper when Baldwin was winning a game of chess and struck the boy over the head with the chess board, killing him outright. In other accounts, Renaut killed Bertelai and Charlot killed Alardo in this fashion. EABC8972-576D-4878-8C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [...]... female aspect of Bel consort of Ashur, Baal, Enlil or Marduk (see also Salpanitu) Belit-illi (see Belet-ili) Belit-Seri (see Belet-Seri) Belit-Sheri (see Belet-Seri) Belitis (see Belit) Bell-bird brothers Australian culture-heroes of the Aborigines of Central Australia Bella Pennu (see Boora Pennu) Bellangere (see Bellengerus) Bellengerus le Beuse British [Bellangere] EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9... Palmyra Bel2 Mesopotamian [Belus.Mul-ge] a Babylonian earth-god and fertility-god son of Ea and Damkina husband of Belit Mesopotamian Bel3 a name of Enlil as ‘lord’ Bel4 Mesopotamian [Bel-Marduk.Bel-Merodach.Belos] a name of Marduk as ‘lord’ Bel5 Mesopotamian a Chaldean supreme god, a form of Baal Bel6 (see Beli1.Belinus) Bel-Enlil Mesopotamian a war-god a name of Marduk as ‘lord and ruler’ consort of Beltis... Belet-Seri) Beli1 British EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [Bel.Beli Mawr.Heli.’light’:=Celtic Belinus: =Irish Bilé] god of light a king of Britain son of Manogan and Ana husband of Don father of Aranrhod, Amaethon, Caswallawn, Gilvaethwy, Govannon, Gwydion, Llefelys, Lludd, Nynniaw, Peibaw and Penardun In some accounts he was the brother of Cunobelinus and father of Avalloc Belinus Norse Beli2 a... to be an incarnation of Osiris He was part of the Mendean Triad with Harpakhrad and Hatmehyt bananachs Irish evil spirits accompanying Morrigan (see also bachlach.bocanachs) Banaspati (see kala2) Banba Irish EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [Banbha] a fertility-goddess an aspect of the Triple Goddess wife of mac Cool One of three goddesses, with Eire and Fohla, original rulers of Ireland In some... the story of Ermenrich Bikshu Buddhist EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [Biksu] the 4 ‘apostles’ of Buddhism Bilwis The names of these men, the original apostles of Buddha, are given as Kun Dadhana, Kashyapa, Pindola and Rahula Biksu (see Bikshu) Norse Bil a goddess of the waning moon one of the Asynjur daughter of Ivald and Greip sister of Hiuki She and Hiuki were captured by the moon-god Mani... sister of Boann wife of Idath mother of Fraech In some accounts she is the same as Etain, wife of Midir Befind2 Irish [=Roman Parcae] a water sprite: one of a triad of fairies who are present at every child’s birth Beg East Indian in New Guinea, a resting-place for the soul on its journey to Boigu, the land of the dead Beg-Tse Tibetan [Cam-srin:=Mongolian Begze Sunen] a Buddhist and Lamaist war-god one of. .. a Mayan rain-god, a form of Chac Balongahoya (see Palongwhoya) Baloo Australian an Aboriginal moon-god in New South Wales Men were once immortal but when two of them refused to carry Baloo’s dogs (or snakes) across a river, he took away man’s immortality Balor EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [Balar.Bolur] the one-eyed Fomoire god of the underworld son of Buarainech or Dot husband of Ceithlenn... soul lives happily on the fruit of the Mapik tree while those who did not qualify to reach Belet watch enviously from afar Belet2 (see Baalat) Belet-Ili Mesopotamian [Belet-Itani.Belit-illi] a Babylonian mother-goddess a name of Nintu as ‘lady of the gods’ In some accounts she was the mother of Ninurta Belet-Itani (see Belet-Ili.Makh) Belet-Seri Mesopotamian [Beletseri.Belit-S(h)eri:=Sumerian Geshtinanna)... only the underworld, Patala Bali2 (see Balin2) balian Indonesian a medium Such people claim to be able to communicate with spirits and to protect property by the use of charms Balidet a demon acting as a minister of Amaimon Balin1 British EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [Balin of Northumberland.Balin the Savage.Knight of Two Swords] a Knight of the Round Table brother of Balan He had killed a cousin... who passes on secret knowledge Basa-Andre Basque a wild creature wife of Basa-Jaun In some accounts she is a sorceress who, combing her long hair in the entrance to her cave, lures men to their death, while in others she is a witch Basa-Jaun Basque EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 [Basajau.Basso-Jaun.=French Homme de Bouc] a wild creature husband of Basa-Andre Bat2 In some accounts, he is a mischieveous . Adad) Baal-Haddad (see Baal-Hadad) Baal-Hadhed (see Baal-Hadad) B EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 120 Baal-Hammon Babi Baal-Hammon Phoenician [=Roman Frugifer] Baal as a fertility-god at. fertility-god, god of wells Baal-Gad Hebrew a goat-king Dionysus as the ancestor of the tribe of Gad Baal-Hadad Canaanite [Baal-Haddad.Baal-Hadhed.Baal-Rammon. ‘crasher’] a name for Baal as a storm-god. days. Barrfhind (see Barra) Barri (see Buri 2 ) Barrow of Death French a white-shrouded wheelbarrow EABC897 2- 5 76D-487 8-8 C33-C9EBD9D6F5A9 130 Barrow-wight Bat 2 The sound of this barrow, led by a skeleton,