Folklore Figures
Of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, the headless horseman in Sleepy Hollow represents:
What is Death?
A trickster spirit, howls at the moon and not to be trusted.
Who is Coyote?
1776 revolutionary who doesn't understand Starbucks or modern day capitalism.
Who is Ichabod Crane?
Malevolent demon that manifests as a creature often associated with bananas.
What is a demon Monkey?
Water creature used to kill a boy caused Diana Marburg to think lightning was the cause.
What is an Electric Eel?
A goddess from Greek mythology who inspires, then devours, authors and directors.
Who is Calliope?
This form taken by an ancient entity wreaks havoc on New York City, despite its puffy (and delicious) appearance.
What is Stay Pufft?
Condiment that allows zombies to actually get close to tasting their food (or brains).
What is hot sauce?
A demon used this to poison and subdue young kids at a house party.
What is alcohol/punch?
Antagonistic figure in Magdalena's life who drove her to kill them, and almost herself.
Who is her father?
Shape-shifting entity from Navajo folklore is said to possess the ability to transform into animals and is often associated with dark magic.
What is a Skinwalker?
Tales of this somber female spirit are told around the world, including our own local stories in New Mexico.
Who is The Weeping Woman/La Llorona/A Woman in White?
Mosquito like monsters who can be recognized by their outdated fashion.
What are Vampires? (In Buffy)
Dark entity that performs rituals to gain immense power, using forbidden magic to transform and become nearly unstoppable.
What is a Hecatean hag?
This protagonist sacrifices a cat in the process of defeating a spirit.
In Navajo tradition, a ghostly residue is believed to be the lingering negative energy of the deceased, capable of bringing illness or misfortune.
What is Ch’į́įdii?
Constantine sacrifices his friend in order to stop a spirit of this vice.
What is Greed?
Reanimated corpses, often depicted as mindless flesh-eaters, have become a staple of horror films, video games, and apocalyptic fiction.
What are zombies?
Group of demonic entities in Hellblazer who seek to manipulate events on Earth, often clashing with John Constantine.
What is the Damnation Army?
Short story that features an incredibly racist veteran narrator who meets his match in the end.
What is White Ghost in the City?
Supernatural affliction in The Mark of the Beast that causes a man to exhibit animalistic behavior after desecrating a sacred temple.
What is the curse of the Silver Man?
An unnamed ghost who is banished after a ring within “the grey room” is removed.
What is the Ghost in Gateway of the Monster?
Eerie creature that combines the ancient curse of a preserved corpse with the bloodthirsty hunger of a nocturnal predator.
What is a mummy vampire?
Demon who aims to steal souls by preying on the political atmosphere of Britain.
Who is Blathoxi?
A well-known story-telling formula that includes a chosen one, a mentor, and a call to adventure.
What is the Hero's Journey?