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  1. Ghoul - Wikipedia

    In folklore, a ghoul (from Arabic: غول, ghūl) is a demon -like being or monstrous humanoid, often associated with graveyards and the consumption of human flesh.

  2. Ghoul | Definition, Mythology, & Meaning | Britannica

    Ghoul, in popular legend, a demonic being believed to inhabit burial grounds and other deserted places. In ancient Arabic folklore, ghouls belonged to a diabolical class of jinn (spirits) and …

  3. Ghoul - Description, History, Myths and Interpretations

    Sep 29, 2018 · The myth of the ghoul predates Islam, but because the ghoul is mentioned in the Koran the creature is still a source of terror in Arabic culture today. There are several theories …

  4. GHOUL Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of GHOUL is a legendary evil being that robs graves and feeds on corpses.

  5. Ghoul (Mythical Creature) - Mythical Encyclopedia

    The ghoul is a mythical creature that has its roots in ancient Arabic folklore. The concept of the ghoul is believed to have originated in pre-Islamic Arabian religion, where it was associated …

  6. Ghouls – Mythos Anthology

    A Ghoul is a terrifying creature from Middle Eastern folklore and later European mythology, often depicted as an undead or demonic being that feeds on the flesh of the dead or living.

  7. The Ghoul: A Terrifying Shapeshifter from Ancient Folklore

    Originally conceived in Arabic folklore, the myth of the Ghoul was later incorporated into Islamic teachings, manifesting as a dark whisper among the devout. Folk stories are replete with …

  8. Ghoul | Myth and Folklore Wiki | Fandom

    A ghoul is a cannibalistic monsters, often thought of as undead in European folklore. They were once human, but they brought the curse on themselves by eating human flesh (dead or alive).

  9. Ghoul - Supernatural flesh-eater | mythicalcreatures.info

    A ghoul is a mythical creature or evil spirit, often depicted in folklore as a malevolent entity that feeds on human flesh or corpses.

  10. Ancient History of the Ghouls - How Ghouls Work | HowStuffWorks

    Tales of the ghoul circulated throughout the Middle East long before the seventh-century spread of Islam through the region. In fact, the Arabic ghul may stem from gallu, the name of an …