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Bookmark or Share- How Ghouls Work | HowStuffWorksWhen you tear your gaze from the gnawed bones and ghastly scraps spread around your feet, you find yourself in the loathsome company of ghouls. While we often use the word as a catchall for Halloween horrors and morbid souls, the ghoul is a very specific creature of myth and legend.
- Ghoul Definition & Meaning | Britannica DictionaryBritannica Dictionary definition of GHOUL. [count] : an evil creature in frightening stories that robs graves and eats dead bodies.
- Ghoul Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe meaning of GHOUL is a legendary evil being that robs graves and feeds on corpses.
- Ghoul (Mythical Creature) – Mythical EncyclopediaGhouls are mythical creatures that have been part of various cultures and folklore for centuries. They are often associated with graveyards, death, and the consumption of human flesh. The concept of ghouls originated in pre-Islamic Arabian religion, where they were believed to be demons or monstrous humanoids.
- Ghoul - Description, History, Myths and Interpretations | Mythology.netA ghoul is a creature that appears from Arabic mythology. It is thought that ghoul’s have their roots in Mesopotamian religion and mythology because they have similar traits to gallu demons. It is thought that the connection comes from the nomads of Arabia interacting with the Mesopotamian civilization and trading stories.
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