Saturday, April 7, 2012

G is for Ghoul #AtoZChallenge





Can you guess which is the Ghoul?



Origin:  Arabia
Description:  The Ghoul is a variety of Djinn, the offspring is Ibis (Satan.)  They come in a myriad of forms, even as a beautiful woman, but they always have hoofed feet.
Disposition: They dwell in the deserts and attack travelers.  You have one chance to kill a Ghoul.  If you are unsuccessful each blow you deliver will make the Ghoul more and more powerful.  Used as a bogeyman to frighten misbehaving children.

P.S. They feed on corpses.

10 comments:

  1. And they feed on corpses. There is quite a few of them in the Arabian Nights :D

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  2. Cool! I don't know much about Djinns and I need to correct that. I'm loving your posts!

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    1. Thanks, Arabic folklore is quite extensive. I have read a bit, but I know I have to read more!

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  3. Didnt know the origin of ghouls was Arabian! Thanks!

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    1. There are varieties of ghouls that are different. Thanks for the comment!

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  4. I love the 'whole of nature' depiction here, one arm high-one arm low and perfect exposure. I'm guessing that I see more than one.

    Very fun!

    Thanks for your visit!

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    1. Thanks for the stopping by. I'm glad you liked the post.

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  5. What a fun theme for the challenge - and educational! Ghouls certainly are nasty buggers, aren't they?

    Wishing you continued success with the A to Z challenge,
    Jocelyn

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    1. Thanks for stopping by. If I were out alone in the desert, a Ghoul would not be a welcome!

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