Kishi (Angola) - Kishi seem to be the male response to Aicha Kandicha.Once she’s got her proverbial claws in the man, she drives him crazy and then murders him. Aicha Kandicha (Morocco) - This demon gal is believed to reside near water and is known for being so beautiful she can lure men to her.We decided to include a few of our most favorite and the most interesting demon lore we found while researching. As such, there are multiple cultures and religions, meaning there are a ton of different possible demons to choose from. He’s also bright red and 50 feet tall.įirst, we should start by saying that Africa is a continent, not a country. Shuten Dōji - This guy has fifteen eyes and five horns.Obariyon - Cute, but super deadly, Obariyon pounce on tourists and grow increasingly heavier until they crush them.Kappa - Giant, red, river-dwelling frogs that want to kill you? Sounds fun!.Jubokko - Jubokko are murderous trees that, weirdly enough, also have the power to heal… if they want to do so.Gashadokuro - These demons are actually giant skeletons and they get more fulfillment at the sight of splattered blood than anything else.Amanojaku - Don’t let Amanojaku’s small size fool you.Aka Manto - Aka Manto terrorizes women’s restrooms and gives women impossible choices.However, here are some popular male oni and yokai. We’re saving some names for a list of female demons further down. (So, kind of like they’re possessed.) There are also Japanese yokai which, though hard to classify, are often considered demons. Hannya were women consumed by rage or jealousy that turned into demons even before they died. In Japanese culture, demons, or oni, are often women known as hannya in the Noh Theater. While not all cultures subscribe to the concept of demons, the Japanese have long held their existence. ![]() Hopefully, you’ll find some inspiration right here. Looking for the perfect demon name is a bit of a wild ride. And remember all of the demons mentioned across various religions. And let’s not forget all the fictional demons you can find in pop culture. While Japanese demons and African demons have some of the best names and stories, there are also demons in Native American lore and Turkish history. These names are, of course, a drop in the bucket. Our stupid prize for this research: Nightmares. Like Taylor Swift (roughly) said, “Play scary games, you win scary prizes.” The more we looked into these scary AF demons, the higher the hair on our arms seemed to raise. ![]() Whether you’re playing a demon in your favorite video game, creating a demon for your next Dungeons and Dragons campaign or just trying to name an evil character (demon or not), these demon names might be the way to go. If you don’t ask us why we’ve Googled the creepy Elevator Game and Ouija board rules, we won’t ask why you’re looking up demon names. Girl, why are you here? What are you researching? Nevermind.
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